Gayton McKenzie, the Patriotic Alliance’s leader and Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, has rejected the South African Human Rights Commission’s finding of prima facie hate speech against him based on historical social media posts. McKenzie described the decision as defamatory and politically motivated, claiming that he never received official
By Rachel Mohamed Cape Town Intifada and Deep South for Palestine will host a Palestine Freedom Motorcade on August 10, starting from Rondebosch Common. This event coincides with Women’s Month and aims to highlight the struggles and difficulties faced by Palestinian women and girls amid the ongoing bombardment of the
The Commission of Inquiry into the allegations against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to commence in August, as announced by the Inquiries Chairperson, Judge Mbuyiseli Madlanga. During a media briefing on Monday, Judge Madlanga emphasised that the Commission will begin in earnest. He also pointed out that the
By Daanyaal Matthews United States President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire has been agreed upon between Israel, Iran, and the United States. However, the ceasefire appeared to collapse within hours after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that Israel would intensify its offensive, alleging that Iran had violated
By Daanyaal Matthews Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie has come under scrutiny following his noted history of truancy in regard to meetings with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, and Culture. The minister came under criticism when he failed to appear at a meeting with the
By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has welcomed the African Union’s decision to expel Israeli ambassador to Ethiopia, Avraham Neguise, from a conference held in Addis Ababa on the Rwandan genocide. “This move aligns with the Union’s values and principles, as well as its historic positions in support
By Daanyaal Matthews The recent passing of the budget vote has heightened tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU), casting uncertainty over the continued participation of the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA has declined to confirm its future in the coalition, stating that it will convene a Federal Executive
By Rachel Mohamed The demand for housing in Cape Town has raised concerns for both the growing population and local government, particularly regarding the proposed development of the Mowbray golf course. Critics have argued that this project could increase congestion and diminish a key landmark, negatively impacting the city’s tourism.
By Kouthar Sambo “Hamas hails the initiative taken by South Africa, Malaysia, Colombia, Bolivia, Cuba, Honduras, Namibia, Senegal, and Belize in establishing The Hague Group, which aims to end the Zionist occupation of our Palestinian territories, supporting the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.” This is according to the
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.
