There is a concerning trend of fake news circulating on social media with the aim of tarnishing certain businesses, which potentially have serious legal implications. While social media has become vital for small businesses and corporate companies to market themselves, there is a dark side – as they can suffer[…]
By Anees Teladia Mayor of Cape Town Dan Plato is mulling over a decision to close Madrassa-Tu-Taliya in Lotus River, in light of calls by the community that any shutdown will severely impact the school. Learners, teachers and parents fear that they may be forced to move after several unsuccessful[…]
Prospective hujjaj who have been waiting for accreditation have been thrown a lifeline with the release of the third haj list. The South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) released the list of 1200 names on Thursday. Hujaaj have until the 18th of March at 17h00 to either accept or[…]
By Anees Teladia Local city traders on the Grand Parade in Cape Town have expressed their dismay at being banned from trading in the area, ahead of the Cape Argus Cycle Tour. Rashieda Muller, chairperson of the Grand Parade United Traders, says they received an email from the City of[…]
By Tauhierah Salie Viewing of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) relics has proven to be a heartening experience for those who attended the exhibition this week. Muslims from across the Mother City made their way through to Masjidul Al Quds in Gatesville to take part in the “Sacred Trusts Exhibition”. It[…]
By Anees Teladia Religious leaders, Community Policing Forums, street committees, non-governmental organizations as well as parents and community members will have an opportunity to engage the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele on the impact of crime in the Western Cape. The crime imbizo is called “Community Mobilization against Crime” and[…]
Disgruntled Strandfontein residents and safety community groups have called for the removal of their station commander David Malong’s resignation saying they cannot afford further resignations by officers, while others have requested transfers due to “incompetence” and “victimisation” under his leadership. The group led by the Community Policing Forum (CPF) held[…]
A third party is legally entitled to lay an assault charge on behalf of a victim, depending on the circumstances and context. That’s according to criminal law expert James Grant, as he unpacked the legalities around the Domestic Violence Act. Grant was responding to the public outcry around the alleged[…]
Parents and learners at Madrassa-Tu-Taliya in Lotus River fear they may have to move, following several unsuccessful attempts to have the City of Cape Town renew the schools lease agreement. The school is located on City of Cape Town owned property on the corner of De Wet and Clip roads.[…]
By Anees Teladia The Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement in South Africa has slammed International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu’s recent remarks on Israel, calling them “unacceptable and outrageous”. At a briefing with journalists two weeks ago, Sisulu said South Africa remained open to doing business with Israel, despite vociferous[…]
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