MJC AGM court bid highlights nest of problems
Despite claiming to represent South Africa’s Muslim community, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) acts on its own without consulting with…
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Athlone violent crime increases; businesses, residents fed-up
Athlone residents are fed up with the escalation of crime in their area. In the vicinity of the Vygieskraal informal…
Can’t rely on the promises of the DA to overcome the taxi impasse
As the legality of the City of Cape Town’s impounding of taxis is being questioned – some political parties are…
Cape Coloured Congress (CCC) goes national, eyes parliament
As the 2024 General Election looms, the Cape Coloured Congress (CCC) has resolved to contest the elections on a national…
An insider’s account of why some Christians defend Israel
The continuing Israeli assaults on Palestinians are somehow still defended by certain groups who claim to be peace-loving people. One…
Tribute – Cassiem among the most underrated revolutionaries (Judge Siraaj Desai)
Not always seeing eye-to-eye with his political compatriots, Imam Achmad Cassiem’s assumed its own, unique character. Never unnerved and comfortable…
Key organisations, personalities acknowledge undeniable impact of Imam Cassiem
Radio 786 – Chairperson Ali Chicktay There would not have been a Radio 786 without the late Imam Achmad Cassiem.…
Tribute – Cassiem embodied ideological clarity (Khalid Sayed)
He was a formidable force…a thinker and visionary. Imam Achmad Cassiem was a man that refused to bow to the…
Tribute – Cassiem empowered communities (Amien Ahmed)
Imam Achmad Cassiem played an instrumental in seeking to uplift communities. With this thinking he contributed to the creation of…
Anti-apartheid icon, ideologue Achmad Cassiem passes (1945 – 2023)
Like many anti-apartheid activists, Imam Achmad Cassiem became politicised in his youth. The District Six born Cassiem joined the armed…
US-Europe oppose UN motion against Quraan burning
The United States and Great Britain were among a host of countries who opposed a United Nations Human Rights Council…
Is the ocean SA’s answer to electricity woes?
Government is being encouraged to expand its view of energy generation and to look towards South Africa’s vast ocean territory.…
SA Hajj committee seeks hujaaj feedback to improve pilgrimage
The committee setup by the government to ensure a well-organised Hajj and Umrah experience for pilgrims has requested feedback from…
HAJJ SERIES: The essence of Hajj
We must realize the essence of what was done during Hajj. Sufism : Starts in Mina and remains there forever…
Hajj – A journey to progress and activism
Hujaaj have reached the pinnacle of their pilgrimage, as the plains of Arafat are covered in white with millions converging…
Hajj sermon: Unity in all aspects will see Muslim success
In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful Praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds and peace and…
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…
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…
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…