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Hamas expert: “The United States and its allies have never been genuinely committed to ending the war in Gaza”

Kouthar Sambo 30 July 2025

Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya, a leader in Gaza and head of its negotiating delegation for the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, has stated that the ongoing negotiations seem meaningless while the siege and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza continue. His comments come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald

U.S. President Donald Trump decides to send five dangerous, hardened criminals to eSwatini

Kouthar Sambo 30 July 2025

Early reports indicate that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to send five dangerous, hardened criminals to eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland). The move has taken many by surprise and sparked widespread concern across the Southern African region. Speaking to VOC News, crime expert Chad Thomas said

South Africa Urged to Tackle Human Trafficking as Global Crisis Intensifies

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 30 July 2025

As the world marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday (30 July 2025) under the theme “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation,” the Western Cape Department of Social Development has reiterated the urgent need for coordinated action to combat trafficking in South Africa. According to

Public outraged over desecration and criminal intrusion at the Kramat of Sayed Moegsin Bin Alawi (R.A), at the Mowbray Cemetery

Kouthar Sambo 30 July 2025

Following reports received by VOC News regarding desecration and criminal intrusion at the Kramat of Sayed Moegsin Bin Alawi (R.A), located at the Mowbray Cemetery, the Moslem Cemetery Board has condemned the actions. Cape Mazaar Society Speaking to VOC News, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Cape Mazaar Society, Advocate

Hamas: “The continuation of the criminal Zionist occupation’s brutal and systematic bombing of civilian homes and displacement tents”

Kouthar Sambo 29 July 2025

“The continuation of the criminal Zionist occupation’s brutal and systematic bombing of civilian homes and displacement tents in the Gaza Strip, committing horrific massacres against entire Palestinian families overnight—including the complete annihilation of households from the families of Abu Ataya, Seyam, Abu Nabhan, and Laham, wiping them out from the

Hamas: “We clearly state that negotiations are meaningless while the siege, genocide, and starvation of our people continue”

Kouthar Sambo 28 July 2025

“We clearly state that negotiations are meaningless while the siege, genocide, and starvation of our children, women, and people in Gaza continue. We refuse to let our people’s suffering and blood be bargaining chips for the occupation’s political games.” This is according to Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya, a leader in Gaza

The MK Party tables a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa

Kouthar Sambo 24 July 2025

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has tabled a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing his failure to dismiss Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and adequately protect vulnerable citizens. The party has called for a special parliamentary session to be held within two weeks to debate and vote on

The Appropriation Bill passed with 262 votes in favour and 90 against

Kouthar Sambo 24 July 2025

Initial concerns over Budget 2025 appeared to ease on Wednesday after Parliament approved the Appropriation Bill. The bill passed with 262 votes in favour and 90 against. It now moves to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for further consideration. Speaking to VOC News, political analyst Professor Levy Ndou emphasized

Hamas: “We call upon the masses of our Ummah and all freedom-loving people worldwide to mobilize the broadest popular action”

Kouthar Sambo 23 July 2025

“As the Zionist occupation’s crimes of starvation and genocide escalate in Gaza—where people die from hunger and malnutrition, especially among children, mothers, and the elderly—amid suspicious global silence and a shameful absence of action that amounts to this unprecedented catastrophe.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, which

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