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The Egyptian regime blocks activists from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Europe, and several other countries from participating in the Global March to Gaza

Kouthar Sambo 13 June 2025

The Palestinian youth news agency, Quds News Network, has reported that the Egyptian regime has blocked activists from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Europe, and several other countries from participating in the Global March to Gaza — despite prior coordination and the activists having obtained valid visas. According to Megan Choritz, a

Israel launches waves of airstrikes at Iran

Kouthar Sambo 13 June 2025

As European countries push for a vote this week to reimpose United Nations (UN) sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program, reports have emerged that Iran may soon begin releasing information it claims to have obtained from a cache of Israeli nuclear secrets. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive, Professor Ahmed

VOC Launches Beit-Ul-Aman CSR Initiative to Honour the Elderly

Ragheema Mclean 13 June 2025

With the blessed month of Muharram 1447 on the horizon, Voice of the Cape (VOC) has officially launched its annual Beitul Amaan Project — an initiative aimed at supporting the elderly residents of the Beit-Ul-Aman Home in Wynberg. As part of its longstanding commitment to community upliftment, VOC is appealing

Government Monitoring New Covid-19 Variant, Urges Public to Remain Cautious

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 13 June 2025

The South African government has confirmed it is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, known as Nimbus, which has recently been reported in parts of Asia. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, emphasized that while the variant has not yet been detected in South Africa, the Department

Taxi Task Team Urges Calm as CATA and CODETA Prepare for Fresh Talks

Ragheema Mclean 13 June 2025

The City’s Minibus Taxi Task Team convened a special meeting on Thursday, 12 June, in response to ongoing conflict between operators in Somerset West and Mfuleni—a dispute that has already claimed eight lives. The victims, all taxi operators affiliated with the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) and

Hujaaj returning to Mother City after performing pilgrimage

Aneeqa Du Plessis 12 June 2025

By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town International Airport was filled with emotion and excitement as family and friends gathered to welcome loved ones returning from the sacred journey of Hajj for the 1446 season. Over 100 hujaaj arrived back in the Mother City, uplifted and in high spirits. This year’s pilgrimage

Death toll rises to 57 in Eastern Cape floods

Aneeqa Du Plessis 12 June 2025

The death toll from the recent flooding in the Eastern Cape has risen to 57. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa warned that the number may increase as recovery efforts continue. He described the situation in areas like Mthatha as devastating and urged citizens to refrain from building

Cabinet Rejects Racial Motive Claims in Farm Attacks

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 12 June 2025

Cabinet has strongly dismissed claims that farm attacks and murders in South Africa are racially motivated. This follows assertions by organisations such as AfriForum, which allege that Afrikaner farmers are being specifically targeted. However, government says there is no evidence in the latest crime statistics to support these claims. Minister

Togo president under increased pressure as calls mount for him to resign

Daanyaal Matthews 12 June 2025

By Daanyaal Matthews   Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé is facing mounting pressure to resign as widespread protests erupt across the country. The unrest follows his recent swearing-in as “President of the Council of Ministers,” a newly created role with no term limits. Opposition parties have condemned the move as a

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