SA Muslims to think hard about hybrid marriage laws
The Constitutional Court may well have affirmed that Muslim marriages are recognised by the State. But this also means that…
Category: Social
Two sets of twins perish in Mpumalanga fire
There has been another shack fire that has claimed the lives of children. In the latest incident four kids were…
Muizenberg and St James walkway gets stainless-steel rails
The public and residents have been asked to help keep an eye on the stainless-steel railings that have been installed…
Abortion: Ethics and responsibilities in Islam
The US is in uproar after the Supreme Court overturned abortion legislation; making it illegal in all forms. While protecting…
Muslim marriages recognised, could still be subjected to secular law
The Constitutional Court has ruled that there is no justification for the non-recognition of Muslim marriages. The Apex court upheld…
Muslim UP students demand place to pray after “eviction”
A prayer facility at the Prinshof Campus at the University of Pretoria has been closed down. It comes after a…
East London mass tavern death investigated
An inquest has been opened into the death of 21 teenagers in the Eastern Cape as the nation awaits answers…
Halal certifiers must act against oppressive regimes
Muslims are divided over the halal integrity of natural tartaric acid. However, there is concern that halal certifying bodies are…
Alleged gangsters shot in Sherwood Park, Manenberg
An alleged gangster has been killed and another wounded in a shooting in Manenberg. It’s alleged the two men driving…
State Capture Report – no reason to smile
Four and half years after the State Capture Commission of Inquiry was established, the final installment has finally been packaged…
Armed robbery at Nyanga Library
Criminals are becoming more brazen in their attacks on public facilities in Cape Town. At least five gunmen held up…
SA road accidents killed thousands of youth in three years
Alarm has been raised about the high number of youth dying in road crashes in South Africa. The Road Traffic…
Cop shot dead in Delft
A 26-year-old police officer has been killed in Leiden, Delft. The officer who was off-duty at the time is understood…
Langa man arrested with large amount of drugs
An estimated R500 000 worth of drugs has been seized at a premises in Block B, Langa. Acting on information…
Wine sourced tartaric acid: Muslims must decide to consume or not
The debate around whether three of Cadbury’s chocolates; Lunch Bar, PS and Chomp are halaal for Muslim consumption continues. There…
Natural tartaric acid in chocolate: Halal or Not?
Questions around whether or not three popular chocolates are halal or not have gripped the Muslim community over the weekend.…
Hawala: Banking on trust
The Hawala system has ensured that thousands of migrants have been able to thrive in their new home countries. However,…