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South Africa leads G20, prioritizing Africa and global South

South Africa has officially taken over the G20 presidency, emphasizing the importance of elevating the needs of the African continent and the Global South on the world stage. The G20 is an intergovernmental economic forum, which includes 19 countries. Countries in the European Union (EU) and now the African Union (AU), marking a significant step for Africa's representation in global decision-making. Geopolitical analyst Ashraf Patel discussed the G20’s role: “The […]

5 December 2024

News

Ramaphosa launches South Africa’s G20 presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched South Africa’s G20 presidency on Tuesday, with a focus on addressing climate action and debt relief for developing nations. The presidency, under the theme Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability, will prioritize securing increased climate finance for a just energy transition and ensuring sustainable debt solutions for low-income countries. Ramaphosa emphasized that the presidency would spotlight Africa’s development needs, culminating in the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg […]

3 December 2024

International News

International Literacy Day

By Rachel Mohamed As South Africa observes International Literacy Day designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), it is important to highlight South Africa’s poor literacy rates. VOC News took to the streets to gauge public opinion on literacy in the country. Cape Town residents voiced their concerns, stating the literacy rate in South Africa is poor considering the youth are struggling to get employment and […]

10 September 2024

International News

President Ramaphosa’s state visit to China

By Rachel Mohamed Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit (FOCAC) which kicked off on Monday and will run until Thursday, September 5th. This visit seeks to strengthen bilateral ties between China and South Africa attempting to narrow the nation's trade deficit with the Asian state to better economic circumstances for the nations. Speaking on VOC News Beat Dr. Oscar van Heerden, a scholar of international relations, focuses on international political economy, […]

4 September 2024

News

IMASA hosts 42nd scientific convention

By Rachel Mohamed The Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA) recently hosted its 42ND IMASA scientific convention in Cape Town, where groundbreaking research to critical discussions on global health issues was held. Speaking on VOC News Beat show on Monday, IMASA Western Cape Chairperson Dr Riyaaz Ismail gave an overview of what happened in the last 41st convention. “We had a big convention where the Federation of Islamic Medical […]

26 August 2024

Local

Cosatu urges bold action on rising unemployment in South Africa

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Union Federation Cosatu has called for a Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement that decisively addresses unemployment and stimulates South Africa's struggling economy. The country’s official unemployment rate has risen from 32.9% in the first quarter to 33.5% in the second quarter. Cosatu’s Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks, stressed that both the government and the private sector must recognize the severity of the crisis impacting the unemployed and their families. […]

15 August 2024

International

Tim Walz becomes running mate alongside Kamala Harris

By Rachel Mohamed The Democratic Party’s Vice President Kamala Harris is running for the presidency against the duo of Former President of the Republican Party Donald Trump and United States Senator J.D. Vance. Harris has recently picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announcing him as the second-in-command vice president for the upcoming US elections in November. The nominees were out in full swing in Philadelphia for its first rally campaigning under […]

8 August 2024

International

South Africa files ‘genocide case’ against Israel at International Court of Justice

By Ragheema Mclean South Africa filed an application at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to begin proceedings against Israel for its brutal attacks against Palestinians, the court said on Friday. In its application, the government said Israel's actions in Gaza amount to "genocide and ethnic cleansing." According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, over 21,500 Palestinians have been murdered by Israeli forces in Gaza since early October. Furthermore, the […]

30 December 2023

International

Hamas official: “I feel at home when I talk about South Africa because they share a common ground with the Palestinian people”

By Kouthar Sambo A Hamas delegation headed by Hamas official Dr Basem Naim is underway in Cape Town. This comes as South Africans partook in the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Wednesday. Gratitude from Palestine Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time show earlier today, Hamas’ official Dr Khaled Qaddoumi expressed his gratitude to South Africans for its solidarity with Palestine. "I feel at home when I talk […]

30 November 2023

South Africa

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