By Umamah Bakharia This morning, two men were shot and wounded at the Trade Route Mall in Lenasia. The event...
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[LISTEN] Pakistan: Social Media Star Murdered in Honour Killing, Brother Walks Free following Mom’s Pardon
Umm Muhammed Umar An appeals court in Pakistan this week acquitted the brother of social media star, Qandeel Baloch,...
AA Calls For Review of Fuel Pricing Ahead of Budged Speech
By Umamah Bakharia The Automobile Association (AA) has called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to initiate an...
Keep Your Children Entertained & Learning While at Home with Cool Apps During Lockdown
Being home-bound is the new normal for people the world over, and a reality we all have to get used to. But although we know staying home is the best way to stay safe, we can’t help but miss our old lives when there were more things to do and places to go. Luckily, we...
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[LISTEN] Open Letters over Draconian Lockdown Rules, But BMF Welcomes Governments COVID-19 Measures
The Black Management Forum (BMF) says governments Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown regulations is justifiable. A stream of open letters from business leaders and influential South Africans have been making the rounds over the past two weeks in which President Cyril Ramaphosa...
India Repels Large Crowds with 70% ‘Corona Tax’ on Alcohol
Indian authorities are easing a six-week lockdown imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Officials in India's capital, New Delhi, have imposed a special tax of 70% on retail liquor purchases. They are hoping this will prevent large crowds at stores. The Delhi...
Presidency Confirms a Positive Case of COVID-19 on One of its Essential Staff
The Presidency has confirmed that one of its staff members has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, the presidency says public and staff access to the Union Buildings is currently limited following the confirmation that a staff member had tested positive for...
COVID-19 Deaths Increase to 153, infections Rise to 7,808
The Health Department has announced that the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 7,808 This is an increase of 236 from Tuesdays’s announcement. The number of deaths has also increased by 5 bringing the total to 153 The Western Cape has the most...
Saudi Arabia Islamic Affairs Ministry: “Lifting Ban on Friday & Congregational Prayers a Concern to Government”
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Affairs Ministry says while the ban on congregational and Jumu’ah salaah is concerning, the ban will only be lifted after ensuring there are sufficient measures in place to protect people from COVID-19. Saudi Arabia suspended the...
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[LISTEN] Former Stratcom Security Cop Calls on FW De Klerk to Rescind Nobel Peace Prize
A former member of the apartheid security forces and a member of Stratcom, an apartheid agency specifically tasked to create and carry out disinformation campaigns, has called on former President FW de Klerk to give back his Nobel Peace Prize. The call comes at the...
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[LISTEN] Joburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo Speaks to Radio Islam about Wide Ranging Issues related to COVID-19 Lockdown
As South Africa enters day 39 of the national lockdown, the executive mayor of Johannesburg Geoff Makhubo says there has been an increased attempt to illegally occupy land and buildings in and around the city. The mayor was speaking to Radio Islam on Monday about a...
Cyril Ramaphosa: Why We Reconsidered Decision on Tobacco Sales
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while there has been much public comment on government’s decision to extend the prohibition on the sale of tobacco products into level 4 it is wrong to suggest that there are Ministers or a President doing and saying whatever they want...