Newly-formed political party, Building A Cohesive Society in South Africa (BACS), holds no grudges against the ANC and intends to focus on issues affecting ordinary citizens. “A lot of the opposition parties were formed out of anger or they wanted to retaliate against the ANC. We are not angry and[…]
A cessation of hostilities agreement brokered by Russia and the United States brought a measure of relief to the battered Syrian city of Aleppo on Thursday but President Bashar al-Assad said he still sought a total, crushing victory over rebel forces. Syrian state media said the army would abide by[…]
Recent reports indicate that the City of Cape Town has been granted permission by Heritage Western Cape to manage and protect local heritage sites and structures. However, CEO of Heritage Western Cape Mxolisi Dlamuka explained that Heritage Western Cape has not as yet transferred the managerial powers of its grade[…]
OPINION by Jasmin Opperman The Islamic State’s propaganda machine is incredibly effective. Unlike al-Qaeda, which has always emphasised religious purity through sermons and articles, the Islamic State (IS) is all about redemption and acceptance. It doesn’t matter what “sins” you have had in your past (drug addiction, prostitution, or even[…]
Al Baraka Bank has been awarded a prestigious international accolade, being nominated as the Best Islamic Bank in South Africa for 2015 in the eminent and influential Islamic Finance News annual awards event. Details of the award were released recently by the Bahrain-based and internationally-acclaimed Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C., of[…]
With over 16 years of professional, passionate and entertaining radio experience, legendary veteran radio personality, Ebrahim Gangat, has joined Salaamedia . Gangat, an icon in his own right, has been a main anchor in Islamic radio. His radio career has centered around prime time breakfast shows on two major Islamic stations[…]
Israeli forces launched several airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday evening, hours after Palestinian and Israeli shelling across the border of the besieged enclave. Witnesses told Ma’an that at least five airstrikes targeted an open area near the long-closed Rafah airport, causing material damage. No casualties were initially[…]
The United Nations Security Council today called on the newly formed transitional unity Government of South Sudan to end the cycles of violence and suffering and fully implement the peace agreement signed by warring parties in August 2015. In a statement to the media, the 15-nation body welcomed the formation[…]
An agreement has been reached with Russia to extend a ceasefire in Syria to Aleppo province, including the besieged city of Aleppo, the US State Department said. The expansion went into effect on Wednesday just after midnight in Damascus (02:00 GMT), the State Department said, noting an “overall decrease in violence” since[…]
Thousands of workers at the cash-strapped South African Post Office (SAPO) will embark on a two-day strike on Thursday and Friday over unresolved labour matters and salary demands. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) – a Cosatu affiliate – said they are demanding a 15-percent salary increase and the[…]
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