While the Knysna Muslim community is elated at the landmark ruling which gives the green light for a mosque in the area, there continues to be widespread anger at the idea of a ‘Muslim presence’ in the popular tourist town. On Wednesday morning, Judge Dlodlo ruled in favour of the[…]
Following the first signs of the chilly winter on our horizon, the South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) has launched its annual national Operation Winter Warmth Campaign in Paarl, Western Cape this week. With many underprivileged communities adversely affected by the Capes winter rains, SANZAF is hoping to equip those[…]
By Yaseen Kippie The Western Cape High Court ruled on the Knysna Muslim Council versus 22 Rawson Street Corporate case today. The verdict was in favour of the Council’s proposed project to build Knysna’s first mosque. In September 2014, the Knysna Muslim Council applied for approval of a project to[…]
Muslim religious leaders have added its voice to the chorus of calls for President Jacob Zuma to step down. In a statement on Wednesday, the Jamiatul Ulama in South Africa joined the National Religious Leaders Forum in chastising Zuma for his cabinet reshuffle, which has plunged the country into a[…]
By Melanie Sauer A group of determined Capetonians will be climbing the highest peak in Africa to help raise funds to enhance the livelihoods of children in Sub-Saharan Africa. The group, known as Kilimanjaro-SA-2017, is undertaking an intense programme as they prepare to climb Mount Kilamanjaro in Tanzania, a notoriously challenging[…]
The Cape High Court has ruled in favour of the Knysna Muslim Community for the construction of a mosque – the first mosque in the area. On Wednesday, Judge Daniel Dlodlo dismissed with costs, the application to set aside the construction of the place of worship. This after residents of[…]
The IHATA Shelter for Abused Women and Children is facing major financial difficulties as their operational funding from an international donor will be cut. The shelter serves the community with various programmes that uplift abused women and children. The global funding climate for Non-Governmental Organisations who work with softer skills[…]
By Melanie Sauer The Steenberg Community Policing Forum are launching a community missing persons search group that aims to work alongside professional bodies, including the South African Police Services, to help solve cases of missing persons in the Cape Flats. The “Rene Roman Child Protection Search and Rescuse Volunteer Corp”[…]
By Melanie Sauer While some dagga supporters welcome the High Court’s ruling to legalize the private use of cannabis, professionals in the industry believe that it could have significant implications for young people. On Friday, the Western Cape High Court declared it an infringement to ban the use of dagga[…]
As the dust settles on all the excitement following a weekend of stalls, entertainment and endless fun at the 2017 Boland Summer Festival, organiser’s report an overwhelmingly successful event. Described by many as one of the most successful events on the local calendar, the 18-year-old event was initiated by the[…]
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