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Activists Abducted in Gaza, Flotilla Highlights Ongoing Siege

By Rachel Mohamed The illegal abduction of South African activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, including Mandla Mandela and Dr Fatima Hendricks, has raised serious concerns over Israel’s blockade of Gaza and breaches of international law. This comes as Israel reportedly accepted Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, while Hamas has set conditions for any negotiations. Speaking to VOC News, Na’eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for […]

today6 October 2025

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Global Sumud Flotilla: South Africans abducted by Israeli Forces

By Rachel Mohamed Following the news that the Israeli military intercepted and boarded approximately 20 Gaza-bound aid ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla, several activists on board were detained. Among those detained are Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela, Zukiswa Warner, and Reaaz Moola. According to Israel's Foreign Ministry, the navy ordered the ships to change course as they approached an active combat zone. The Global […]

today2 October 2025

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Global Sumud Flotilla activist describes continuous drone attack as horrendous

By Rachel Mohamed Following continuous drone attacks on aid vessels bound for Gaza, Spain and Italy have deployed naval ships to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla. Activists in the Sumud flotilla claim that drones dropped flashbang explosives and jammed communications during the mission to break Israel's naval blockade. To provide insight into the flotilla's journey, Dr Fatima Hendricks, occupational therapist, author, educator, and cancer survivor, spoke to VOC News and […]

today25 September 2025

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Making day five of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s journey through international waters

On day five of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s journey through international waters, South African delegate Fazel Behra told VOC News that the delegation is currently in Tunisia. On Thursday night, 4 September, the group attended a program at a local mosque to commemorate Moulud. Behra explained, “If not tomorrow, then on Sunday, 7 September 2025, we will set sail for the shores of Gaza. However, we have concerns for our […]

today5 September 2025

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