The University of Cape Town has distanced itself from Chumani Maxwele’s claims that his suspension from the university is related to his involvement in the Rhodes Must Fall campaign. In a statement released on Thursday, the university confirmed it had suspended a student pending a disciplinary hearing following an incident[…]
Now living in the narrow concrete streets of Bethlehem’s Duheisha refugee camp,Hajjeh al-Jaafari dreams of returning to the town where she was forced to flee sixty-seven years ago. Well into her mid 80’s, Hajjeh remembers the day her family were forced to flee the village ofDeir Rafat, west of Jerusalem.[…]
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group has taken over the main government compound in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi, and edged closer to what would be their biggest victory in Iraq this year, officials have said. The fighters seized the government complex at around 1100GMT[…]
Three Palestinians were injured by live fire during a Nakba Day demonstration in the Gaza Strip on Friday, witnesses said. Locals told Ma’an that Israeli soldiers opened fire on peaceful demonstrators east of Gaza City, hitting three men in the legs. Dozens of Palestinians were taking part in the march[…]
South Africa has a vast gender wage gap where women earn 35% less than men in similar work positions. According to statistics published recently, South Africa has an overall gender gap of 25%, as measured by economic participation and opportunity, education, health and political empowerment, yet its gender pay gap[…]
It’s that time of the year where VOC embarks on finding talent in our community. We’re looking for community members who think they have what it takes to be on radio. You must fulfill the following criteria: – Well-spoken – Understanding of the dynamics within the Cape community – Must[…]
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip plan to mark “Nakba Day” on Friday with a series of protests and marches following noon prayers at mosques. The Israel Police said it was ready to counter any violence after Friday prayers at mosques in Israel and the territories. The Palestinian Authority[…]
Authorities will pay up to R1000 for photographs on the perpetrators of illegal dumping the city. The City of Cape Town has urged the public to assist in clamping down on illegal dumpers, amid an increase in dumping. On Thursday, Mayor Patricia De Lille and members of the City’s task[…]
South African human rights groups have called on government to stop the arrests of undocumented foreign nationals, saying it further stigmatises foreign nationals. Over the last few weeks, the South African government has deployed large numbers of police and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to conduct a series[…]
Alleged 28’s gang leader George “Geweld” Thomas was on Thursday found guilty of killing seven people by the Western Cape High Court. He had initially faced 19 murder charges. The verdict was delivered after Judge Chantel Fortuin spent a few days reading out the 800-page judgment against Thomas and his[…]
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