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#SONA 2023: Restoration of Parliament
Speaking to Radio Islam International, ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina said the following: -It is now a year since the...
A petition calling for the reduction of income for SA taxpayers
Goodhope Dlangamandla | goodhope@radioislam.co.za 8 February 2023 | 08:30 AM CAT 1 min read South African Nicolaas van...
Twitter Locks Account of distinguished Palestinian academic Ramzy Baroud
By Neelam Rahim Twitter has blocked the account of prominent Palestinian journalist and creator Dr Ramzy Baroud. It’s the most recent instance of the continued crackdown on Palestinian solidarity by social media giants, which has escalated the concentration on...
Oriental Plaza businesses urged to be vigilant following a Family orchestrated heist
By Neelam Rahim Business owners at the Oriental Plaza in Fordsburg are urged to be vigilant following the heist at a jewellery store at the outlet. The heist was captured on CCTV video footage and widely circulated on social media platforms, including WhatsApp. The...
Arabian Nations Express Solidarity with Saudi Arabia over the Suicide bomb blast
By Neelam Rahim Arab nations expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia on Saturday in the wake of the death of a terrorist in Jeddah. Abdullah Al-Shehri’s bomber detonated a suicide vest when authorities attempted to arrest him in Jeddah, injuring a Pakistani resident...
Arab Countries offer Support to Saudi Arabia following Suicide Bomb Blast
Umm Muhammed Umar An alleged suspect in a fatal ISIS attack on a mosque in Saudi Arabia in 2015 blew himself up on Friday in Jeddah when Saudi security personnel were attempting to apprehend him. A Presidency of State Security announcement read: "When the procedures...
North Korea declares COVID “victory”, lifts restrictions and drops mask mandates
Umamah Bakharia North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared Covid victory after the country announces no new cases since late July. Kim presided over a COVID meeting on Wednesday announced “victory … in the war against the malignant pandemic disease.” His sister Kim...
Hawks confident in the prosecution of the 22 suspects accused of instigating the July unrest
Umamah Bakharia The Hawks says they believe they have a strong case against the 22 people that were arrested for instigating the July unrest in 2021. Last year, 350 people died while billions were lost due to public violence that broke out in parts of Kwa Zulu Natal...
Pretoria Hijacking Hotspot for Cyclists
By Neelam Rahim Cyclists and joggers on Pretoria roads are reportedly under threat following several reported incidents of cyclists and joggers being attacked or hijacked at hotspots. Speaking to Radio Islam International, criminologist Guy Lamb said this happens in...
Sri Lanka ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeks entry into Thailand
By Neelam Rahim Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested entry into Thailand for a temporary stay in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests. Rajapaksa fled to Singapore on July 14 following...
Eskom Explain Proposed New Tariffs, Which Will Come into Effect from April Next Year If Nersa Approves
By Neelam Rahim There has been much debate and criticism after Eskom’s proposals in its new tariff plan to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa emerged. The proposed retail tariff plan is a revision of a 2020 submission to the regulator. If approved by Nersa,...