By Yaseen Kippie President Jacob Zuma’s announcement of free higher education for poor and working class students on Saturday has political and governance implications, according to Stellenbosch University Professor Erwin Schwella. “The political dimension is Zuma giving impetus to his slate of candidates. Essentially, its to influence the election. On[…]
By Wardah Wilkinson Many people are focusing on fancy feasts for the festive season, relaxing, finding the perfect gift for family and friends, and spending time with their loved ones. Sadly, the festive season is still a season where the day to day demands of life continue, including doctors who[…]
After fourteen years of dedication and hard work at the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Abused Women and Children, a Shaheema McLeod is closing the final chapter as director of the NGO. She has been phenomenal in moulding and revitalizing the lives of women and children who has been victims of[…]
After serving more than eight decades as a vital cornerstone in the building of the Muslim community in Lansdowne, the Shukrul Mubeen masjid is celebrating it’s 85th anniversary in December with a number of different events in the upcoming weekend. Shukrul Mubeen Mosque, in York road, was established in 1932, when residents[…]
Following a protracted closed session of the NEC, the African National Congress (ANC) has finalized the nominations for the top six positions of the party. The announcement of the nominations opened with points of order being raised about the voting process from the North West, Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape[…]
Addressing media on Sunday morning Deputy Secretary General of the African National Congress Jessie Duarte explained that the adoption of the credentials at the 54th ANC National Conference was delayed by one day given the outcome of the court order on KwaZulu- Natal (KZN), the Free State and the Bojanala[…]
By Thakira Desai Despite sighs of relief, analysts are questioning how government will finance free higher education, this following a move that effectively overrules the recently released Commission into the Feasibility of Higher Education and Training recommendations. In a statement on Saturday morning, President Jacob Zuma announced government’s decision to[…]
By Faizel Patel With just a day to go before the 54th African National Congress (ANC) Elective National Conference, The Council of Muslim Theologians says the wellbeing of any society is dependent on the pillars of peace and justice and hopes the new leaders elected at the gathering will take[…]
“Suburban trains are packed way beyond their capacity. The conditions are inhuman and much worse than I could possibly have imagined. That’s how the president of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and industry, Janine Myburgh, described her experience, after she and Councillor Brett Herron, the City Council’s Mayoral Committee responsible[…]
After leaving audiences captivated during his first visit to South Africa last year, Egyptian nasheed powerhouse Mostafa Atef is back in the Mother City. Atef will wow Capetonians with the sweetest, melodious and inspiring Nasheed from decades before to the all new tracks from his latest CD. He is well[…]
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