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Hamas confirms that an agreement to end the genocide in Gaza has been reached

Kouthar Sambo 9 October 2025

Following extensive negotiations between the Palestinian resistance group Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal in Sharm el-Sheikh, the resistance confirmed that an agreement has been reached to end the Israeli offensive on Gaza. The agreement stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from Gaza,

Sahelian States Withdraw from ICC, Raising Accountability Concerns

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 9 October 2025

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has formally announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing concerns over “selective justice.” This decision comes seven months after their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the ECOWAS Court of

Masemola Highlights Pressure on SAPS Amid Rising Crime and Limited Resources

Ragheema Mclean 9 October 2025

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has warned that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is facing immense pressure as crime continues to rise, despite limited resources. Speaking before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating political interference, Masemola said policing has grown increasingly complex since the Covid-19 pandemic, with unemployment and social

Botched Robbery in Rylands Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

Ragheema Mclean 9 October 2025

Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a botched robbery near Hadjie Ebrahim Crescent in Rylands early on Thursday morning. South African Police Services (SAPS) spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi confirmed that two unknown armed males approached an employee of a local safety and security company

South Africans are online more than anyone else worldwide

Kouthar Sambo 8 October 2025

Despite experiencing one of the highest unemployment rates globally, South Africans spend more time online than any other population worldwide. The 2025 We Are Social and DataReportal Global Digital Report indicates that South Africans are online for approximately nine hours and 37 minutes each day, which significantly exceeds the global

Gwarube Confirms Payment of School Assistants and Promises Accountability for Delays

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 8 October 2025

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that payments for Education Assistants and General School Assistants employed under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) have officially commenced. Speaking at a joint media briefing in Pretoria alongside the Department of Employment and Labour, Gwarube said the long-awaited payments bring relief to

Santaco, E-Hailing Associations Join Forces to Improve Safety and Collaboration

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 8 October 2025

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) and the Metered Taxi and E-Hailing Association are working with e-hailing companies Bolt, Teksi Ride, and Shuma Ride to improve industry safety and collaborate under new government regulations. The discussions centred on improving driver and passenger safety through measures such as panic buttons,

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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