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Hamas: “The fascist occupation army’s assassination of Al Jazeera journalists is a savage crime that exceeds all boundaries of fascism and criminality”

Kouthar Sambo 11 August 2025

“The fascist occupation army’s assassination of Al Jazeera journalists — most prominently its correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh — is a savage crime that exceeds all boundaries of fascism and criminality.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The statement comes as the death toll of journalists

Hamas: “Netanyahu’s plan to take over Gaza represents an extension of his genocidal and displacement policies”

Kouthar Sambo 8 August 2025

“What war criminal Netanyahu’s plan to take over Gaza represents an extension of his genocidal and displacement policies, through committing further crimes against our Palestinian people in Gaza.” This is according to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent remarks affirming his intention

Tech experts argue that the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek is both competitive and dynamic in the South African market

Kouthar Sambo 6 August 2025

Tech experts have noted that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek is both competitive and dynamic, urging innovative transformation in South African markets. Tech expert Andrew Johnston told VOC News that, despite limited market awareness in South Africa, DeepSeek has the potential to enable faster and more accurate automation and

Iran and Pakistan agree to increase their trade to $10 billion annually

Kouthar Sambo 6 August 2025

Early reports indicate that Iran and Pakistan have agreed to increase their trade to $10 billion annually. During Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s first official visit to Pakistan, the two nations signed multiple agreements related to energy and trade. Speaking to VOC News, Iranian journalist Alireza Kamandi stated that Iran and

The South African government has pledged to defend the nation’s trade interests following the U.S. decision to impose a 30% tariff on local exports

Kouthar Sambo 5 August 2025

The South African government has pledged to defend the nation’s trade interests following the U.S. decision to impose a 30% tariff on local exports. Approximately 8% of South Africa’s total exports are directed to the U.S., which is its third-largest trading partner. During a joint media briefing, International Relations and

International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been subjected to threats following his investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes

Kouthar Sambo 5 August 2025

A report from Middle East Eye investigating the intimidation campaign against International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan has been subjected to a severe and escalating intimidation campaign linked to his investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes. This comes after Khan advocated for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, including

Hamas: “The visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to aid distribution points run by the so-called GHF was nothing but a pre-scripted theatrical performance”

Kouthar Sambo 4 August 2025

“The visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to aid distribution points run by the so-called ‘Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’ (GHF) was nothing but a pre-scripted theatrical performance designed to mislead public opinion, whitewash the occupation’s image, and provide political cover for its starvation policies and systematic killing of innocent children and

Al-Qassam Brigades: “We are ready to respond positively to any request from the ICRC to deliver food and medicine to Israeli prisoners”

Kouthar Sambo 4 August 2025

The Palestinian resistance military wing Al-Qassam Brigades’, spokesperson Abu Obaida, reported that it is ready to respond positively to any request from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to deliver food and medicine for the Israeli prisoners. “We stipulate for such cooperation a permanent opening of humanitarian corridors

VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.

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