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EFFSC march for 16 hours to Union building for better university options
Umamah Bakharia | ub@radioislam.co.za 2 min read 26 January 2023 | 09:30 AM CAT The Economic Freedom Fighters Student...
Hard times are ahead as the cost of education continues to rise
Neelam Rahim / neelam@radioislam.co.za 2 min read 25 January 2023 / 21:17 pm CAT Pupils in all provinces have returned...
Four Arrested in Lenasia For Unlicensed Firearm & Stolen Vehicle
Umamah Bakharia Four suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Lenasia for the possession of an illegal firearm and stolen vehicle. Police say they were performing patrol duties in Lenasia Policing Precinct when they received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle on c/o...
Renowned author and poet Muhammad Omaruddin Don Mattera’s Journey to Islam
By Neelam Rahim Mattera was well-known for his poetry and criticism of the anti-apartheid government. According to Muslim rites, the iconic poet and author Muhammad Omaruddin Don Mattera was laid to rest at the West Park Cemetery in Johannesburg on Monday night....
Taxi Bosses Getting Ready For Massive National Shutdown
By Neelam Rahim The country is heading for a massive national shut down within the next couple of weeks. The taxi industry is the latest group to voice its support for a National Shutdown. Teacher’s union SADTU has also called for a mass demonstration towards the end...
Media Lens Report: Biden Meets With Middle East Leaders to Strengthen Ties
Umamah Bakharia Last week, US president Joe Bidden met one-on-one with the leaders of Egypt, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates before attending a summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which included Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. On...
Amnesty International Launches New Global Campaign: “Protect The Protest”
Umamah Bakharia Amnesty International has launched a new global campaign, “Protect the Protest”. The organisation says the right to protest is under unprecedented and growing threat worldwide. Amnesty International South Africa Executive Director Shenilla Mohamed...
Experts Not Enamored With Planned KZN Taxi Violence Task Team
By Neelam Rahim Police Minister Bheki Cele has announced that a police task team is to be established to address the violence linked to the KwaZulu-Natal taxi industry. Last week, the minister met with taxi industry members in Ugu and Harry Gwala districts, explaining...
Numsa Suspended Members Going to Court to Demand Reinstated before Next Week’s National Congress
By Neelam Rahim About 30 suspended NUMSA elected leaders, including shop stewards and officials, are taking the union to court as they believe their suspension was unconstitutional. The suspended members say this is a mass purge designed to prevent anyone who opposes...
Country Loses Two Giants in Struggle Hero Duarte and literature Legend Don Materra Who Died 24 Hours Apart
By Neelam Rahim The country is reeling after the loss of ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte on Sunday and yesterday that of internationally renowned poet, literature legend and activist Muhammed Umar-Udeen Don Mattera. Mattera died just a day after Joburg...
Africa Report: People in Africa have to die in big numbers before the media covers the issue
By Neelam Rahim In discussion with Radio Islam is Thandi Smith, Head of Programmes at Media Monitoring Africa. Thandi speaks about the misinformation in the Kenyan elections and as far as the candidate’s qualifications are concerned. According to Thandi, Several weeks...