Inquest must provide closure for Haron family
The Imam Abdullah Haron Inquest is providing a catharsis for the family. Partner at law firm, Webber Wentzel, Odette Geldenhys,…
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Unearthing truth through the Imam Abdullah Haron Inquest
The Imam Abdullah Haron Inquest is not about revenge. The anti-apartheid activist’s daughter Fatima Haron-Masoet explains that if one wants…
City Ombudsman could intervene in payment issues
Complaints of the City incorrectly sanctioning people for allegedly tampering with their electricity meters were once again raised this morning.…
Mitchells Plain Brigadier Cass Goolam bows out but remains a crime fighter
‘The Community Commander’, Brigadier Cass Goolam has officially retired from the police service at the age of 60. He ran…
South Africa’s foreign policy plan
South Africa is a key player on the continent, and recent state visits from the US and Germany show the…
Between martyrdom and life – Biko\Imam Haron
Annually, a portion of South Africans commemorate the martyrs or Shuhada Imam Abdullah Haron and Bantu Stephen Biko, both of…
Exploring the toxic relationship between money & politics
Despite legislation in place, political party funders’ influence on these parties and their policies remains a concern. In this edition…
Muslims lose foremost scholar Sheikh Qaradawi
Leading Islamic Egyptian-born scholar Sheikh Yusuf al-Qardawi has passed on aged 96. He was considered among the top brains in…
What kids get up to when Eskom blues hit
It’s frustrating enough when loadshedding hits, but what do the little one’s do to keep busy and how do they…
Supreme court hears Athaan restrictions case
Right-wing fringe groups in South Africa may be emboldened by what they’ve seen in India, the UK, and the United…
Energy crisis engineered for private and foreign interest
Fed up politicians who are seeking solutions to Eskom’s energy crisis are taking to the streets to ensure that the…
Hajj – The ultimate awakening
The Hajj – the annual pilgrimage for Muslims prescribed to be performed at least once in ones lifetime if one…
State must intervene on high cost of living
It is becoming increasingly difficult for consumers to get through the month as the cost of living keeps increasing. Since…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…