By Annisa Essack 04:02:2022 Almost three decades as a democracy, South Africa remains a highly unequal society. The...
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Media Portrayal of Muslims in the UK Mainly Negative
Staff Writer Recent accusations by the UK’s former Transport Minister, Nusrat Ghani, that her reshuffle was influenced...
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[LISTEN] Reassessing Law Enforcement’s Role in Shahbaz’s Assassination, while Racist Anti Palestinian Activism Continues- The America report
Staff Writer Speaking to Radio Islam International, Ibrahim Hooper, National Communications Director for the Centre on...
COVID-19 Infections Hit 21,343, Deaths Rise to 407
The Health Department has announced that the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 21,343 This is an increase of 1,218 from Friday’s announcement. The number of deaths has also increased by 10 bringing the total to 407. The Western Cape has the...
Eid-Ul-Fitr in South Africa to be Celebrated on Monday
The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has confirmed that the moon for the Islamic month of Shawwal has not been sighted. UUCSA’s Ml Ebrahim Bham made the announcement on Saturday night. “After much deliberation and after different reports that have come in...
Lenmed Hospitals Takes Relevant Precautions to Keep Patients Safe During COVID-19
Lenmed says all its hospitals and doctors have taken relevant precautions to enable safe consultations and admission during the COVID-19 outbreak. The hospital group says safeguards have been applied throughout the hospital, including doctors’ rooms. “You may find...
Dlamini-Zuma Calls for Tobacco & Alcohol Ban to be Extended to Level 1 of COVID-19 Lockdown
There could be bad news for smokers and drinkers after it emerged that Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma told the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) that the sale of tobacco and alcohol should continue to be banned until the country...
Cele: 230,000 People Charged for Contravening COVID-19 Lockdown Regulations
Police Minister Bheki Cele says two hundred and thirty thousand people have been charged for contravening the COVID-19 lockdown regulations. Cele was briefing the media on Friday on the levels of compliance with the country's lockdown regulations. Cele says...
COVID-19 Deaths Rise to 397, Infections Increase to 20,125
The Health Department has announced that the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 20,125 This is an increase of 988 from Thursday’s announcement. The number of deaths has also increased by 28 bringing the total to 397 The Western Cape has the...
Tanzanian Official Calls to Celebrate ‘End of Coronavirus’
In a highly provocative move, senior Tanzanian politician, Paul Makonda, announced to his fellow citizens, ‘Coronavirus has ended.’ Makonda is regional commissioner of Dar es Salaam. Makonda called on the public to celebrate in the streets on Sunday. He is said to ...
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[LISTEN] Donors & NGO’s Join Forces to Create “Muslims for Humanity”
As the country entered Day 57 of the COVID-19 lockdown, KwaZulu-Natal based Muslim businessmen, professionals and donors have joined forces to create “Muslims For Humanity”, an initiative that will support and assist NGOs to reach as many needy people as possible. In...
UUCSA Urges Muslims to Search for Eid Moon as Blessed Month of Ramadan Draws to a Close
As the blessed month of Ramadan sadly comes to an end, the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has urged Muslims across the country to engage in the Sunnah of searching for the moon of Shawwal. While the moon for Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to sighted on Saturday...