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International

South Africa condemns Mass Graves in Gaza, calls for International Action

By Ragheema Mclean The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly condemned the recent discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of over 200 Palestinian civilians at Nasser Hospital in Gaza. This discovery follows earlier reports of mass graves at Al-Shifa Hospital, raising concerns about the ongoing Israeli aggression in Palestine. DIRCO has called for immediate and thorough investigations to ensure justice and accountability, highlighting Israel's apparent […]

today25 April 2024

Local

Race for Palestine: local bikers ride 1000km to feed 1000 homes

By Ragheema Mclean Amidst the ongoing aggression and looming famine in Gaza, local biker club Race Info has embarked on a mission to ride 1000km in one day to support the Palestinian cause. The event, titled "1000 km to feed 1000 Palestinian homes," is scheduled for April 27, 2024. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Race Info Coordinator Zahir Gallo shared the inspiration behind the initiative, citing a harrowing article titled ‘Hungry […]

today16 April 2024

International

Cape Town gears up for Quds day March and Mass iftar

By Ragheema Mclean Quds Day, also known as International Quds Day, is an annual event held globally on the last Friday of the month of Ramadan to show support and solidarity for Palestinians. This year, various organizations in Cape Town are coming together on Friday, April 5th, for a solidarity march to Parliament followed by a mass street iftar in Bo Kaap. Speaking on VOC’s Ramadan AM on Tuesday, Usuf […]

today2 April 2024

International

A Palestinian during the month of Ramadaan: “There is no freedom of worship and movement”

By Kouthar Sambo Images have made the rounds on social media depicting dozens of Palestinians having Iftaar (breaking of fast) on the rubble of their destroyed homes. As the Israeli aggression intensifies in Gaza and the West Bank, today marks the fourth day of Ramadaan in Palestine. Speaking to VOC News, the President of the National Association of Human Rights Defenders on Al Khalil and Ibrahimi Mosque, Badee Dwaik, said […]

today14 March 2024

International

ICJ arguments: “Nobody can plead ignorance any longer because if you are still in support of Israel, you are choosing to support an Apartheid regime”

By Kouthar Sambo Today marks the third consecutive day that more than 50 countries will present their arguments at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) until 26 February. So far, ten countries presented their arguments on Tuesday on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. The countries that presented their arguments on Tuesday are as follows: South Africa Algeria Saudi Arabia Netherlands Bangladesh Belgium Belize Bolivia Brazil and […]

today21 February 2024

International

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) commences public hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories

By Kouthar Sambo The International Court of Justice (ICJ) commenced its week-long public hearings on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and the ongoing aggression in the Gaza Strip. According to media reports, Palestine's Foreign Minister, Riyad al-Maliki, demanded that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories come to a complete halt. This comes after the 2022 request from the United Nations (UN) General Assembly for an advisory, or […]

today19 February 2024

Local

Lavender Hill residents were up in arms after the City painted over a Palestinian mural

By Kouthar Sambo Lavender Hill residents were up in arms after the City painted over a Palestinian mural in Wicht Court on Tuesday. Speaking to VOC News, the City’s Mayco member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith said the City has a small graffiti unit comprising two members and a clean-up crew with paint brushes who clean graffiti every day across the city. "Yesterday there was a complaint from […]

today11 January 2024

International

Number of journalists killed in Gaza rises to 101: Government media office

One more journalist was killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli attacks, the government media office said in a statement published Sunday, bringing the total number of journalists killed in the Palestinian enclave since 7 October to 101, Anadolu Agency reports. “Fellow journalist, martyr Ahmed Jamal Al-Madhoun, deputy director of the Palestinian Al-Rai Agency and director of the Visual Media Department, rose to greatness as a martyr at the hands […]

today24 December 2023

Local

Fifth Global Convention of Solidarity with Palestine: Mandla Mandela calls for SA government to abandon the ‘Bantu stance’ on the issue of Palestine

By Ragheema Mclean The Fifth Global Convention of Solidarity with Palestine concluded its three-day conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday, where delegates from various countries gathered to address the issues facing Palestine. The convention was organized by the Global Campaign to Return to Palestine and the Royal House of Mandela where they also commemorated the 10th anniversary of the campaign’s launch and the death of former president Nelson Mandela. In attendance […]

today6 December 2023

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