Umamah Bakharia Over the past few weeks, various schools in Lenasia have been targeted for burglary and vandalism....
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Vaccination Campaign Efforts in Africa: Monkeypox, Marburg and Covid
Umamah Bakharia While Covid-19 vaccines have been rolling out globally, emerging viruses like monkeypox and Marburg...
Judge Mandisa Maya Becomes the Country’s Deputy Chief Justice
By Neelam Rahim Judge Mandisa Maya became the country’s deputy chief justice after President Cyril Ramaphosa ratified...
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli in India for Coronavirus Treatment
Reuters reports that Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, said that President John Magufuli, is in India receiving medical treatment for a coronavirus infection. A resolute COVID-19 skeptic, Magufuli, is reportedly in a serious condition. Reuters reports he...
WHO Claims No Reason to Stop using AstraZeneca Vaccine
The World Health Organization has advised countries not to stop using the AstraZeneca Covid-19vaccine. A number of countries had recently suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s vaccine over fears that it caused blood clots. The BBC reports that WHO spokeswoman, Margaret...
Saudi Arabia’s GACA Announces International Flights to Resume from 17 May
Faizel Patel – 12/03/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has confirmed that international flights is expected to resume on 17 May In a circular, GACA informed all airlines operating from the Saudi airports about...
AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies at 72
Faizel Patel – 12/03/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has died at the age of 72. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi confirmed that King Zwelithini's health took a turn for the worst and he passed away in the early hours of Friday morning. King...
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[LISTEN] Criminologist: Police Need a lot More Training & Discipline When Dealing with Student Protests
Faizel Patel – 12/03/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Criminologist Simon Howell says there was a complete lack of discipline in the manner in which police handled the protesting Wits University students. Howell was speaking to Radio Islam about the protests, which has...
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[LISTEN] William Bird Unpacks the Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Interview & Piers Morgan’s Reaction
Faizel Patel – 11/03/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The Director of Media Monitoring Africa, William Bird says while celebrities will always occupy people’s minds, sometimes they do raise issues that are prevalent within society including racism and mental health...
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[LISTEN] Black Farmers Feel Betrayed by Government
Faizel Patel – 11/03/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The African Farmers’ Organisation of South Africa (AFASA) says it is concerned about the way government is dealing with land reform. This comes after at least one black farmer, Ivan Cloete was kicked off the Colenso...
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[LISTEN] Asia Pacific Report: Myanmar Military Not Perturbed by Wave of Nationwide Protests & More
Faizel Patel – 11/03/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Radio Islam’s Asia Pacific correspondent Kiru Naidoo says it is unlikely the Myanmar military has been perturbed by the latest wave of nationwide protests. Amnesty International says the Myanmar military is using...
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[LISTEN] City of Joburg Ready to Serve Court & Eviction Orders on Illegal Land Occupiers
Faizel Patel – 11/03/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The MMC for housing in the city of Johannesburg Mlungisi Mabaso says all informal settlers who occupied land illegally are expected to be evicted. Mabasa was speaking to Radio Islam about the city’s plan to stop...