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DRC 'mercenaries' in SA

Applause and chanting echoed in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Monday ahead of the appearance of members of a Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rebel group accused of plotting to overthrow president Joseph Kabila's government while in South Africa. The 20 accused have gathered a lot of…

5 Aug 2014 10AM 7 min

Prof Ilan Pappe speaks to VOC

As Israeli historian and social activist,Prof Ilan Pappe's visit to SA and CT in particular is drawing to a close this week. The Professor has been in SA for almost a week now giving lectures, talks and creating awareness regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. His talks were packed to…

4 Aug 2014 11AM 19 min

South Africans in the IDF

The Action Forum in support of Palestine (reps Safoudien Bester and Shaheed Mahomed) met with the minister of justice today to present evidence of SA citizens involvement in IDF and hence the genocide. We will demand the immediate prosecution of all citizens in IDF and further measures against israel. Share…

4 Aug 2014 10AM 8 min

JVJP protest against a pro-Israeli rally

Members of the Johannesburg Jewish community belonging to “Jewish Voices For a Just Peace” (JVJP) held a successful protest in Johannesburg against a pro-Israeli rally hosted today by the South African Jewish Board of Deputies and the South African Zionist Federation. JVJP members held up banners and placards reading: “Joburg…

4 Aug 2014 10AM 9 min

Pallo Jordan fake qualification controversy

Former minister of arts and culture and ANC stalwart Pallo Jordan has routinely used the title of “Dr” for years only to now be exposed as a fraud. The Sunday Times claimed in a report that Jordan, who is widely acclaimed for his intellectual writings appears to have never even…

4 Aug 2014 10AM 10 min

Hamas strategy: Is it working?

As the human toll rises to more than 1000 dead on the Palestinian side and over 100 on the Israeli side, progress towards a ceasefire only exists in the words of politicians. Around 6,000 Gazans have been injured and tens of thousands have been displaced from their homes. And while…

1 Aug 2014 11AM 17 min

Prof Ilan Pappe press conference Friday

Muslim views in conjunction with BDS South Africa, held a press conference this morning at the Capetonian hotel. The press conference was to allow media to engage with Israeli historian and social activist, Prof Ilan Pappe. Prof Pappe is visiting SA and having a nationwide tour to raise awareness and…

1 Aug 2014 10AM 18 min

Free Book Friday: Regarding Muslims by Gabiba Baderoen

Its Friday which means you stand a chance to win in our Free Book Friday segment! In studio we have 2005 recipient of the Daimler Chrysler Award for South African Poetry, Gabeba Baderoon. Gabeba is at it again and this time she has written her 4th book! Entitled: “Regarding Muslims”…

1 Aug 2014 10AM 21 min

Opening the Rafah Border

Civil society organisations and public figures have called on the world to demand the opening of the Rafah Crossing. The signatories, including former Robben Island inmate, anti-Apartheid icon, and ANC leader, Ahmed Kathrada; former ANC leader and Minister of Intelligence, Ronnie Kasrils, and former Vice President of the European Union,…

1 Aug 2014 10AM 43 min

HSBC closes Gaza linked Islamic charity bank accounts

HSBC is facing questions over why it has taken the decision to tell the The Cordoba Foundation and other Muslim organisations that their accounts are to be closed. Cordoba founder and CEO, Dr Anas Al Tikriti learned in a letter from HSBC on July 22 that the banking relationship would…

31 Jul 2014 11AM 17 min

Transnet R80bn lawsuit

Transnet pensioners have won the right to launch an R80 billion class action against the parastatal, as they try to claim back missing money. This signals the start of what could possibly be the largest court action in South Africa's legal history. Online we have attorney for the 1st and…

31 Jul 2014 10AM 6 min

Afghan Elections: What's the hold up?

The full audit of votes cast in Afghanistan's presidential election is still suspended, underscoring the fragility of the political deal between the two camps brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. The recount was stopped for a third time since it beganmore than two weeks ago, after supporters of…

31 Jul 2014 10AM 14 min

Gift of the Givers Gaza Update

Humanitarian aid agency, the Gift of the Givers Foundation is preparing to travel to Gaza to assist with relief efforts. The foundation hopes its aid will go a long way to assisting Palestinians people. GOTG founder, Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman said: “is probably one of the most dangerous missions we've ever…

31 Jul 2014 10AM 13 min

Presidential envoys briefs media on Israel-Gaza visit

The team of envoys appointed by President Jacob Zuma, which includes former Deputy Minister Aziz Pahad and former Minister and High Commissioner Zola Skweyiya, has returned from their visit to Israel and Palestine and briefed the media on the outcomes of the visit. VOC Reporter, Andriques Petersen attended.

31 Jul 2014 10AM 5 min

Jewish South African on Gaza Conflict

Over the past few weeks since the Gaza military assault, we have focused mostly on the humanitarian and political situation in the Middle East. Today, we want to unpack the Israeli arms trade and the Gaza attack. Israel's ability to launch such devastating attacks with impunity largely stems from the…

30 Jul 2014 11AM 21 min

Qassam Fighters Infiltrate Israel

A video aired on the Hamas-affiliated al-Aqsa TV station late last night purports to show fighters from its military wing infiltrating Israel and killing a soldier. The video shows several al-Qassam Brigades fighters climb out through a tunnel and enter an Israeli military base before engaging in a firefight with…

30 Jul 2014 10AM 12 min

Western Media Coverage of Gaza

Constant coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is keeping the escalating battles on the front burner of the global media diet. However, despite the widespread exposure, many say the media just aren’t getting it right – and for some, this is causing real suffering for them and their families. Many Israelis…

30 Jul 2014 10AM 12 min

Eskom to announce new CEO

In the wake of announcing that load shedding will start to happen sporadically across SA again, Eskom will announce the appointment of a new CEO "within weeks". Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown on Tuesday told a joint meeting of Parliament’s public enterprises and energy committees that the matter of filling…

30 Jul 2014 10AM 9 min

Forced contraceptives

KwaZulu-Natal's health department is battling a birth control bombshell after insisting women students chosen to study pharmacy in India be injected with contraceptives. Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo announced the measure at a farewell dinner for 30 students - 12 of whom are female - in Durban on Monday, catching the…

30 Jul 2014 10AM 5 min

Crescent Observers Society - Moonsighting for Eid-ul Fitr

We have reached the climax of Ramadan and Capetonians are now preparing for the annual moon sighting this Sunday. VOC is the official broadcaster and will take the event live from Three Anchor Bay at 5pm. Joining me in-studio to take us through what we can expect on Sunday are…

25 Jul 2014 10AM 14 min