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A new book challenges many of the myths used in farm-killing narratives
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2 min read | 6:56 pm CAT Farm killings are a contentious issue in the country....
Trade Route Mall confirms attempted robbery at its mall as suspects flee
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 1 min read | 16:00 pm CAT Police are searching for three suspects involved in...
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to ‘courageous’ Tutu
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday evening paid tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 90. In an address to the nation, Ramaphosa said it was one of the saddest days for the country as Tutu was one...
Ezzat testimony provides rare glimpse into the deplorable situation faced by political prisoners in Egypt
By Staff Writer 25:12:2021 Testimony provided by the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood's acting head, Mahmoud Ezzat, leaked last week, alludes to the despicable treatment of political prisoners in Egypt. The testimony, which has since gone viral, shows the 77-year-old Ezzat...
Libya’s elections postponed, until when is anyone’s guess
By Staff Writer 23:12:2021 On Wednesday, Libya's elections commission postponed the presidential poll, which was supposed to be held on Friday, the 24 December. This came after the House of Representatives (HoR) concurred that holding an election would be impossible...
Indian police to investigate Hindu monks call for Muslim genocide
By Annisa Essack 24:12:2021 The Indian police have registered a case after several Hindu religious and political leaders called "Muslim genocide." The group also threatened to kill ex-premier Manmohan Singh, sparking massive outrage, and called for PM Narendra Modi...
Uganda charges 15 with terrorism for role in IS-linked bombings
By Annisa Essack 24:12:2021 On Thursday, Uganda charged 15 people with offences including terrorism and aiding terrorism related to their alleged role in bombings in the country's capital and elsewhere in October and November that left at least nine people dead. On...
Dozens killed in Bangladesh ferry fire
By Annisa Essack 24:12:2021 At least 32 people died and about 100 injured when a packed ferry caught fire in southern Bangladesh on Friday, the latest maritime tragedy to hit the low-lying nation. The blaze on the triple-deck Obhijan 10 started early in the morning...
Zuma Parole: Zuma must be imprisoned to preserve the rule of law.
By Hajira Khota The news that former President Jacob Zuma will be sent back to prison after his medical parole was found illegal sparked widespread concern among South Africans, who feared that the verdict would lead to another round of looting. Zuma, 79, was...
Ramaphosa requests a 4-month extension after receiving state capture report
By Annisa Essack 23:12:2021 After receiving the complete report from the State Capture Commission, President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria for an extension of four months to communicate his response to Parliament. In his counter...
UNESCO adds Arabic calligraphy to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List
By Annisa Essack 23:12:2021 Amid the general doom and gloom of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was heartwarming to learn that UNESCO has added Arabic calligraphy to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List. The move was proposed by 16 Arabic-speaking countries, led...