By Neelam Rahim It is generally assumed that many times argued that social grants create dependency and that South...
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Student’s Mental Health in the Spotlight after Two Suicides on Campus
By Neelam Rahim The mental health of students and first-year students, in particular, is in the spotlight after two...
Workplace productivity and ways to hack it
Naseerah Nanabhai 12-09-2022 Having a productive workday can put your mind at ease because it probably means you have...
World Population Day
By Naseerah Nanabhai 06:07:2021 World Population Day will be observed on Sunday 11th July this year, and we thought we would share some interesting facts about this day with you. It is an annual event celebrated on the same date each year. It aims to raise awareness...
Unique, Fascinating Rooibos
Rooibos tea is gaining popularity in South Africa and around the globe as a healthy beverage. Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the South African Rooibos Council, spoke to Radio Islam about the health benefits of the increasingly enjoyed beverage. Many South Africans...
Fordsburg Square flea market gets a facelift
By Annisa Essack 01:07:2021 Fordsburg Square is a thriving square that is the site of a flea market and was recently known for being run-down. It offers an authentic shopping experience for tourists and locals, with a mix of local, Indian, and Middle Eastern...
Crisis Management: Preparing for the inevitable
By Naseerah Nanabhai 30:06:2021 A crisis refers to a time of difficulty or danger and often occurs due to an unforeseen event. In controlling for such instances, many individuals, families and businesses may develop known crisis management procedures. This includes...
Nelson Mandela Houghton home converted into hotel
By Mumtaz Saley Moosa 29:06:2021 In March 2021 news report surfaced that the famous Houghton home belonging to an iconic world leader and former president Nelson Mandela would soon be hosting world leaders and other critical international figures. Three months later,...
Certified Life Coach Razia Pilodia Offers Insights into NLP and Aafiya Healing
The process of emotional release is based on an idea that assumes that everyone is born with tremendous intellectual potential, natural zest, and lovingness, but that these qualities have become blocked and obscured, in adults especially, as a result of accumulated...
[LISTEN] Edris Khammisa: “Change is the Only Certain Thing in Life”
Faizel Patel – 23/06/2021 Motivational speaker Edris Khammisa says the only thing that is certain in life is change. Khammisa was speaking to Radio Islam as the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic and many people losing loved ones because of the pandemic. With the...
Highveld Hikes: Where To Find The Best Trail
By Naseerah Nanabhai 22:06:21 While lockdown regulations can be a little stifling, there are safe and enjoyable ways of enjoying the outside. Johannesburg has over 10 million trees and is renowned for having the world's largest artificial forest. Hiking proves to be...
Refugee crisis at its worst
By Zuleikha Ahmed 22:06:21 In the past decade, the refugee crisis has claimed headlines daily, as millions of people flee their homes looking for security and a haven to establish a future. Situations like the Syrian civil conflict and the persecution of the Rohingya,...