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Free transport for Cape Town mass march this weekend

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign, alongside various organizations, will hold a march in Cape Town’s CBD this weekend, starting at 10:00 am, to call for sanctions against Israel. The protest aims to highlight ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Palestine, urging the South African government to adopt a firmer stance against Israel's actions. Community activist Shahiem van Nelson, speaking on VOC Breakfast, detailed transportation arrangements for attendees. "The cutoff for […]

2 October 2024

Local

Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) showcase their solidarity with the besieged Palestinians in Newlands

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) was on the ground on Wednesday to showcase their solidarity with the besieged Palestinians. The mass action took place in Newlands as the Proteas vs India test was underway. Pro-Palestine activists were present to wave their flag and posters, though security was tight. Speaking on VOC's Holiday Shift show on Wednesday, PSC's Usuf Chikte said the aim was to kill two birds […]

4 January 2024

International

The pro-Palestine community is up in arms after an image depicting a pro-Israeli group convenes at the V&A Water Front

By Kouthar Sambo The pro-Palestine community has been up in arms following an image that has been making the rounds on social media of what seems to be a small picket of approximately ten pro-Israeli individuals. The Israel supporters were seen convening earlier this morning in front of Cape Union Mart at the V&A Water Front. "South Africa cannot be a comfortable place for people who proclaim support for any […]

9 December 2023

Local

The Muslim Judicial Council and Al Quds Foundation SA hosted a meeting to discuss a Mass Protest

By Kouthar Sambo "We work together on that which brings goodness and piety and do not work together on that which creates wrong and enmity." These were the liberating words of the Muslim Judicial Council's (MJC) Second Deputy President Sheikh Riad Fataar, as discussions were underway at the Council's offices in Athlone today. The MJC, together with Al Quds Foundation (SA), hosted a special stakeholder meeting to unfold logistical and […]

7 November 2023

International

The Al Quds Foundation (SA), together with several other organisations, hosted a picket in the Cape Town CBD today

By Kouthar Sambo The Al Quds Foundation (SA), together with several other organisations, hosted a picket in the Cape Town CBD today. The picket was held in support of the besieged Palestinians, who are currently under attack by Israeli forces in Gaza. Anti-Apartheid activist Dr Allan Boesak said the situation in Palestine has become so "vile and vicious" that nothing is surprising anymore. Boesak further added that if Israeli forces […]

1 November 2023

International

The Al Quds Foundation (SA) and the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) will be hosting a picket in support of Palestine

By Kouthar Sambo The Al Quds Foundation (SA) and the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) will be hosting a picket tomorrow, 1 November, from 12:00 until 14:00. The coordinator of the Al Quds Foundation and the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), Younis Allie, clarified the details of the event which was initially deemed a protest. "Our picket is not postponed, and it is only the venue that changed. We will no longer […]

31 October 2023

International

“We want the government to expel the Israeli ambassador and cut all diplomatic and economic ties with Israel”

By Kouthar Sambo Hundreds of Palestinian flags wave in the clear blue skies while pro-Palestinian supporters gather on Salt River's field and proudly wear their kufiyahs. Others shade themselves while seated on the grass with elongated Palestine flags. "Amandla (power/strength)!" These are words echoed from leaders who took to the stage to address the crowd and advocate for the Palestinian struggle. "The importance of today's gathering is linked to what […]

22 October 2023

Local

The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) hosted a mass virtual meeting

By Kouthar Sambo The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) hosted a mass virtual meeting today from 10 am until 12 pm . The objective of the meeting is to call for the national shutdown scheduled for 28th October. Speaking to VOC news, PSC's Abeedah Adams, gave a breakdown of the outcomes of the meeting. "We discussed how we are going to observe and support the national day of action next week, […]

21 October 2023

International

“The war atrocities by committed by Israeli forces against Palestinians are no surprise”

By Kouthar Sambo Following a series of missiles launched by Israeli warplanes on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, the Israeli forces claimed they were not behind the hospital's collapse and pointed to the resistance movement Hamas. Speaking on VOC's Drive Time show earlier today, the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign’s(PSC) Martin Jansen said the war atrocities committed against Palestinians are of no surprise. "This has been going on for decades with […]

18 October 2023

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