Category: News
Ashton fruit factory saved for 12 months
The Western Cape government has welcomed Tiger Brands decision to keep its fruit factory in Ahston open for another season.…
Delays to Liesbeek application – will construction continue?
The Western Cape High Court application to hold the Amazon Africa developers in contempt of courts has been postponed by…
SA’s discontent – young, unemployed, and angry
Community platforms to ventilate public frustrations are not being used or are being ignored by those in charge. Conflict resolution…
Sri Lanka in flux as president hides
The Sri Lankan presidential compound has been taken over by angry protesters who have been crushed by the country’s economic…
Octopus and its humans jumping genes
Scientists have uncovered a gene that is found in octopuses and humans. The jumping gene or transposons are short sequences…
Hajj: an individual journey experienced in jama’ah
Pilgrims have reached the pinnacle of the Hajj – climbing Mount Arafat, the Mountain of Mercy and immersing themselves in…
SARS workers down tools for better pay during tax season
There could be disruptions to the Revenue Services (SARS) tax collection as workers are set to down tools. Public servant…
Mother killed and two others injured in Hermanus
A family has come under attack in the Western Cape town of Hermanus. A 35-year-old woman was shot dead while…
At least 19 killed in two tavern shootings
Gauteng Premier David Makhura has denounced the Nomzamo tavern massacre. This, after 15 adult patrons were gunned down at the…
Hajj is an intensification of humanity’s daily tests
The trials of hajj reflect the tests of faith endured by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his family. Sheikh Ismail Keraan,…
Hajj must be a catalyst for positive change
Muslims must be mindful of attempts to cause disunity and division of the ummah. This call from the leader of…
Hajj is being commercialised
It’s becoming more difficult for people to perform the holy pilgrimage the Hajj as prices escalate. Academic Na’eem Jeenah says…
Saftu calls for ANC power cut
The ANC-led government is being called to step aside over the ongoing rolling blackouts and the high price of electricity.…
A Muslim Ummah represented body should plan the Hajj
The Ummah should be taking ownership of the organisation of the Hajj instead of allowing themselves to believe that that…
Hajj: Recommitment to faith and humanity
The pinnacle of Hajj is the Day of Arafat. Muslims gather at this mountain plain, where they pray and reassert…
How to save fuel this winter
Does your car use more petrol during winter than in summer? With the all-time high petrol price of nearly R26…
Pay traffic fines or get arrested
Cape Town motorists with outstanding fines have been urged to square it up, or risk being arrested. Since the start…