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DA Agang SA

The major announcement made by Mamphela Ramphele and DA leader Helen Zille yesterday raised a lot of questions. She is the DA's presidential candidate, does this mean Agang is no more? What about members of her party? VOC took to the streets to find out how ordinary South Africans feel…

29 Jan 2014 9AM 14 min

"Rape capital of the world" is an incorrect statement

Where is the “rape capital of the world”? Is it South Africa or the Democratic Republic of Congo? What does the phrase even mean? South Africa is often branded the infamous phrase because it has the highest number of rapes a year. But AfricaCheck's researcher Kate Wilkinson says it is…

29 Jan 2014 4AM 11 min

Discussion on Egypt's possible futures

Afro Middle East Centre today hosted a one-day symposium to discuss possible futures for Egypt. It brought together a number of prominent Egyptians who are now part of the opposition to the coup, as well as other commentators. The key issues to be discussed at the symposium included: circumstances surrounding…

28 Jan 2014 10AM 15 min

Political analyst Daniel Silk talks on AgangSA

Earlier we played you a package from the press conference that the DA and AgangSA held to announce Mamphela Ramphele as the official oppositions presidential candidate for 2014. What does this mean for the top brass of both the DA and Agang. To get some more insight on this we…

28 Jan 2014 9AM 13 min

AgangSA is no more

AgangSA is no more. Atleast it seems that way. Earlier today Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille made an announcement along Mamphela Ramphele that she would be the DA's presidential candidate for 2014 general elections. The news we met with mixed reactions from social networks and media circles as speculation is…

28 Jan 2014 9AM 12 min

Geneva II

Diplomacy is a cumulative process. Geneva II begins where Geneva I left off. At Geneva I, held on June 20, 2012, the action group for Syria, which included Russia and the United States, agreed on the principles and guidelines for a Syrian-led transition. According to the group communique, the first…

27 Jan 2014 10AM 16 min

Pierre Korki's Hostage Situation

Pierre Korkie's kidnappers believe the man negotiating for his release has stolen the ransom money they've requested from SA's government. Anas al-Hamati Gift of the Givers office manager in Yemen says negotiations for the teacher release have been strained because they refuse to believe the SA government does not want…

27 Jan 2014 9AM 16 min

SAPS investigating threats sent to Local based lobbyists Ethicore

Local based lobbyists Ethicore said today that it had reported "intimidation, threats of bodily harm and death on our families and ourselves" to the South African Police Service, investigations were under way. This comes after reports that Ethicore had apparently been selected as the local partner of Washington lobbying firm Public…

27 Jan 2014 9AM 12 min

Sheikh Fadleila Haeri: Lantern of the Path

In our part two of Sheikh Fadleila Haeri's works we now look at his other book Lantern of the Path. I spoke him about his works and he is what he had to say…

24 Jan 2014 10AM 13 min

Al-Imdaad Foundation

Al-Imdaad Foundation gave a presentation of their report back on their Syria relief efforts yesterday. The presentation focused on the Syrian Turkish borders, the situation inside the country itself as well as the first ever report back from the first ever youth delegation to visit and distribute aid at the…

24 Jan 2014 9AM 13 min

DT 24-01-14 Rohingya Muslims

The UN human rights chief has called on Burma to investigate reports that dozens of Rohingya Muslims have been killed in attacks by Buddhists in Rakhine state. In a statement, Navi Pillay said a "full, prompt and impartial investigation" was needed. The UN had "credible information" that 48 Rohingya Muslims…

24 Jan 2014 9AM 10 min

Interview with Sheikh Fadleila Haeri

Sheikh Fadleila Haeri has written a new book called Transformative Worship of Islam. – Experiencing Perfection’ . In this collection of teachings on how the worship of Islam can transform insight and perception of Reality, Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri aims to present profound guidance for those who journey through the path…

23 Jan 2014 10AM 22 min

Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ebrahim Ebrahim, will briefed the media on his visit to the Yemeni Republic. Deputy Minister Ebrahim travelled to Yemen to consult with the government and other role players in Yemen about the case of Mr Pierre Korkie, a South African citizen…

23 Jan 2014 9AM 5 min

VOA on the Central African Replublic

Crisis ridden Central Africa Republic sown in an interim president on Monday after the resignation of that nations's president Michel Djotodia last week. VOA NEWS filed this special about the swearing in of the current president…

22 Jan 2014 10AM 4 min

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch has issued a "warning" to the South African government, that human rights are "taking a turn for the worst" in the country. At the launch of its 2014 World Report in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch's Southern Africa director, Tiseke Kasambala, said South Africa remained a…

22 Jan 2014 10AM 14 min

2014 UCT Summer School, 20 – 31 January 2014

UCT hosted a Assortment of lectures and debates on offer at 2014 UCT Summer School, 20 – 31 January 2014, Kramer Law Building, Middle Campus. One that took place from the 20-22 of January is the one between science and religion took a twist as Professor Anwar Mall of UCT’s…

22 Jan 2014 9AM 16 min

The US consulate in Cape Town

The US consulate in Cape Town is initaiting a number of projects for young people. The Young African Leadership Initiative and the GeneratioNext youth outreach program are two of the programs that the consulate will be promoting today. In studio we have US consulat general Erica Barks-Ruggles to tell us…

22 Jan 2014 9AM 10 min

VOA news

The 4-6 pm current affairs Drivetime Show is hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton, winner of two Vodacom Awards, and an AfriCAN author’s award. Analytical and thought-provoking, Morton brings his decades of experience as a photo-journalist, historian and broadcaster to the show, added with his unique brand of humour and…

21 Jan 2014 10AM 5 min

The Umrah debacle

VOC has been inundated with complaints from individuals who booked a umrah package with Al Faisel Tours but did not receive the services which they have paid for and as a result were unable to perform umrah. Now some some families say there is no other choice but to take…

21 Jan 2014 9AM 16 min

Book launch at Madina Institute

Madina Institute will be launched a historic and invaluable masterpiece on the authentic references for the status of commemmorating Mawlidan Nabi. The Launch will be took place on the 17 January at the ICON Building at 18:30. Shaykh Ninowy who is the author of the book says this is a…

21 Jan 2014 9AM 10 min