By Rachel Mohamed The Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes activists such as Greta Thunberg and Mandla Mandela, is sailing nearly 40 boats from over 44 countries in an effort to end the siege and break Israel's blockade of Gaza. Dr. Fatima Hendricks, an occupational therapist, author, educator, and cancer survivor, told VOC News that they are currently in Tunisia waiting to sail, but were supposed to leave today. The Barcelona […]
By Rachel Mohamed In a joint media briefing, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition provided a significant update on the South African government’s response to the US tariffs and its plans to protect the country’s economic interests. The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition’s Ministerial Spokesperson, Kaamil Alli, told VOC News that South Africa is regrettably bound by non-disclosure agreements with its US counterparts. […]
By Rachel Mohamed Several legacy foundations, including the Desmond Tutu and Leah Foundations and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, have withdrawn from the Preparatory Task Team and the upcoming First National Convention of the National Dialogue, scheduled to take place this week on 15 and 16 August. Speaking to VOC News, Janet Jobson, CEO of the Desmond Tutu and Leah Foundation, clarified that the foundation is not withdrawing from the entire […]
By Rachel Mohamed In a joint statement released this week, the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry, and Competition reiterated their commitment to ongoing discussions regarding trade and investment relations with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to introduce new tariffs on exports from more than 90 countries, including South Africa. Trump announced this on his Truth Social platform, claiming that billions of dollars […]
By Rachel Mohamed Recent reports indicate that South Africa has missed the August 1 deadline to negotiate a trade deal with the United States. This situation arises after President Donald Trump’s executive order, which adjusted tariffs for several countries, including a new 30% tariff on South Africa scheduled to take effect this week. Economists have warned that these US tariffs on exports could severely impact South Africa's already strained economy. […]
By Rachel Mohamed Early reports indicate that South Africa will need to explore alternative markets for its critical mineral exports following the imposition of steep tariffs by the United States, which will take effect on August 7. This was stated by Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe earlier this week. In an interview with VOC News, Senior Researcher, Department of Political Science at the University of Pretoria, and CEO […]
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 Palestinian people by Israeli forces in Gaza. In an interview with VOC News, Uzair Mohamed, the founding director of Cape […]
Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala has warned that US trade tensions and tariffs pose a significant threat to industries in Southern Africa. Speaking at the 4th G20 Employment Working Group meeting in George, Western Cape, she emphasised the global risks stemming from the declining support for multilateral labour institutions. She highlighted that job losses at the International Labour Organisation weaken global labour protections. Nemadzinga-Tshabalala expressed concern over rising geopolitical tensions and […]
By Rachel Mohamed United States President Donald Trump has enacted a new travel ban restricting entry from 12 countries, echoing his controversial 2017 ban but with a broader and more diverse list of nations. Speaking to VOC, international relations expert Dr. Oscar van Heerden criticised the move, saying it reflects the administration’s broader stance on immigration. “They’ve implemented a widespread ban on refugees and asylum seekers, particularly targeting people […]
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