Suspects arrested in young Athlone vet murder case
A suspect linked to the murder of Athlone vet, Dr Natheem Jacobs, has handed himself over to police. Western Cape…
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A son’s suicide, a mother’s pain – The story of Riky Rick
The South African rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer, Rikhado Makhado more commonly known as Riky Rick committed suicide in…
Easing the journey of pilgrims, gifting Ihraam sets to hujaaj
Radio 786 and El Inshirah proudly gifted a full Ihraam set to two hujaaj, from the Rih La Tul Umr…
Illiterate SA: Most 10 year olds can’t read
According to an international study most children leave Grade 1 without knowing the alphabet, while just over 80% of Grade…
Offbeat facts about Africa
There was once over 10 000 states Before colonial rule, Africa was made up of 10 000 different states and…
What will it take for Africa to become an economic powerhouse?
Africa is not poor. But it continues to make missteps in how its riches both on top and under its…
Focaccia
by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS For the dough 1 ⅔ warm water 1 heaped teaspoon sugar 1 heaped teaspoon yeast…
VIDEO Hezbollah military drills mark resistance victory day celebrations
The Lebanese resistance movement, Hezbollah has staged mlitary drills which for the first time allowed international media to document. The…
Africa Day: Are the continent’s leaders the biggest the problem?
As we mark Africa Day, how much has the continent achieved since it first established the continental body, the Organisation…
ICC courts claims of injustice as it targets underdogs
In its short existence, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has particularly targeted Africa. And now Russia is in its sights…
Africom – US Militaristic Designs on Africa
In 2008, the United States established its African Command or Africom. After decades of seeing no particular strategic interest for…
Kwame Nkrumah’s iconic speech: ‘The struggle against colonialism does not end with the attainment of national independence’
On 25 May, 1963, the first African organisation after independence, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed in Addis…
Garlic, parmesan and herb rolls
by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS 1 large French baguette (Drumstick) 5 tablespoons soft butter 2 Garlic pods finely grated. 1…
Fascist Israeli minister struggles for French recognition
Extremist Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, will struggle to arrange meetings with senior French officials during his planned visit to…
Fed-up Surrey Estate residents target drug dealers, gangsters
Residents of Surrey Estate on the Cape Flats have marched to the suspected homes of drug dealers in the area,…
G7 fears multipolar world
The G7 has widely regarded as an exclusive club seeking to further the West’s interests. This was once again reinforced…
Butternut and chickpea soup
by Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS 1 tin chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 1 large Butternut (save some seeds) 1 onion 1…
Understanding the root of plant-based milks
Has your coffee order become more complicated as you substitute cow’s milk for a plant-based variant? Are you one of…
VIDEO ‘That time I ran away from home’ – Dr Allan Boesak
Reverend Dr. Allan Boesak is widely known for role in the anti-Apartheid struggle, a rousing orator who as much could…
al-Jama-ah courts controversy over leadership capabilities
The City of Johannesburg is battling to find stability after seeing several mayors take up the position, only to be…