As the war in Gaza becomes the deadliest conflict for journalists, Al Jazeera looks at press freedom in the past year. Every year on May 3, UNESCO commemorates World Press Freedom Day. It is being marked today at a particularly perilous time for journalists globally, with Israel’s war on Gaza becoming the[…]
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) resumed, Thursday, partial operations at the Al-Amal Hospital in southern Gaza’s Khan Yunis, Anadolu Agency reports. The medical facility had been out of service for over a month following an Israeli army raid amid its ongoing war on the enclave. Medical staff at Al-Amal Hospital resumed[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Strandfontein Community Policing Forum (CPF) has sounded the alarm over a recent surge in crime, citing a spate of shootings, drug houses, and thefts plaguing the area. CPF chairperson, Sandy Schuter, provided an update on the situation on Thursday, expressing concern over the escalating violence. “We’ve experienced a series of[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Clover, a prominent branded food, and beverages group, is set to lose its Halaal certification by August 2024, following a decision by the Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) in response to Israel continued bombardment and attacks on Gaza and against Israeli goods and services. Over 34,[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Amid the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, causing the world to be up in arms, a pro-Palestine children’s colour book that advocates for the struggle of Palestinians in a fun way is taking the forefront. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time show on Wednesday, the illustrator, South African[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Following an image circulating regarding a single Halaal chicken located among unhalal (not kosher) meat, the Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) has come forward to respond to the matter. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time show on Tuesday, Chief Operations Officer of the MJCHT, Moulana Zakariyah Philander,[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The public was outraged after a video made the rounds on social media depicting a pro-Palestine man being attacked. The video was titled “Zionist racist attacking Palestinian activist.” It is believed that the public was under the impression the person being attacked was a female, however, the individual told VOC News that[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Motorists in South Africa will face yet another increase in petrol prices starting Wednesday, 1 May, as announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. The latest adjustments show a hike of 37 cents per litre for petrol, while diesel will see relief with a decrease[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has reported a surge in late applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 admissions for the 2025 school year. Since the admissions portal closed earlier this month (12 April), over 8000 late applications have been received from parents eager to secure[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Department of Health has announced that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently at its peak circulation in the country, while influenza virus infections are starting to increase as the winter season approaches. Health department spokesperson, Foster Mohale, reassured the public that there is no need for concern or panic, as[…]
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