Climbing Jabal Rahma for Allah’s Mercy
Hujaaj have left their worldly possessions behind as they participate in the Day of Wuquf. The plains of Arafat bear…
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HAJJ SERIES: Arafat – the beginning of man’s creation
Arafat represents the beginning of man’s creation. In the story of Adam (creation of mankind on earth), it is said:…
HAJJ SERIES: Join your eternity, return to Allah
On the day of resurrection, when “you can do nothing” in Allah’s court, where “your eyes, ears, and heart are…
Cape Coloured Congress claims corruption in CT
Another alleged case of local government-level corruption has been reported to Cape Town police. The Cape Coloured Congress’ councillor Fadiel…
HAJJ SERIES: Leave your home, actualise the Hajj
Living on a day to day basis, the person lacks direction. His aim is only to live. What exists is…
Amnesty International calls for an end to racism against Haitians
Human rights group, Amnesty International has urged countries across the Americas to stop their racist treatment of Haitian asylum seekers.…
ANC MP Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s death declared “unnatural”
The late ANC MP Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s death has been determined as unnatural. Police confirmed that her death will now be…
Two Manenberg suspects sentenced for gun violence
Two suspects linked to gun violence in Manenberg have been sentenced for their crimes in the Wynberg Regional Court. Manenberg…
HAJJ SERIES: What does Hajj mean?
What has the experience of Hajj taught me? First one must ask – what does Hajj mean? In essence, Hajj…
Parliament passes the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill
Parliament has passed the National Health Insurance Bill. Health Minister Joe Phaahla says the NHI is one of the most…
Palestine calls for sanctions to be imposed on Israel
Palestine has called upon the international community to impose sanctions and other punitive measures against the Zionist entity over its…
Russian oil enters Pakistani market for the first time
Pakistan is importing Russian crude oil at a discounted rate. The first shipment of 45 000 metric tonnes arrived in…
Parkwood man detained for graveyard theft
A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing from the Klip Road Cemetery, Parkwood. The City’s law enforcement officers…
Israeli forces arrest top-ranking Hamas leader, Sheikh Rizq Rajoub
Israeli military forces have arrested a high-ranking leader of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement during a raid in the southern…
Former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule suspended
Former ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule would have done all that was necessary to remain in the party, if he…
4.7 Magnitude earthquake hits parts of Gauteng
Some Gauteng residents were woken up by a 4.7 magnitude tremor in East Rand. According to the Council of Geoscience,…
City of CT impounds more than 1900 animals in 9-months
In the last nine months, the City of Cape Town’s Animal Control Unit impounded 1926 animals. This included dogs, cats…
Parow SAPS probes triple murder
Parow police are investigating a case of triple attempted murder after three people were injured in a shooting on the…
Six Cape Fur seals stabbed
The six Cape Fur seals that washed up on Kommetjie’s Long Beach were stabbed. It’s suspected that the mammals drowned…
SA to get more electricity from Mozambique
South Africa has turned to Mozambique for additional power. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says in the immediate term,…