Police had to diffuse the situation when members of the anti-drug group Pagad shouted at Irshaad Laher in a hall way at the Bellville magistrate’s court on Friday, accusing him of murdering innocent children on the Cape Flats. The Cape Town businessman and his co-accused appeared on charges of gun[…]
“Eight years ago I said to the president that I am a Zuma man and I never changed – I am still a ‘Zuma man!” This was the unequivocal statement by the newly elected Muslim Judicicial Council (MJC) president Shaykh Irfaan Abrahams, in welcoming President Jacob Zuma at a special[…]
Human Rights Group CAGE Africa says it has noted a “disturbing trend” amongst South Africa media to label Sallahuddin (Brandon-Lee) and Yakeen (Tony-Lee) Thulsie as “terror twins”. The 23 year old brothers have been charged with three counts of contravening the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act.[…]
As attempts to alter the landscape of the Bo-Kaap area continues, a recent development within the area has residents concerned for their physical well-being. In recent months, residents have witnessed an increase in air pollution emitting from a newly established gold refinery in Jordaan Street. This week, the Bokaap Civic[…]
Despite very little progress in the District Six land claims process, it seems there may be a glimmer of hope for claimants. On Thursday, the District Six Working Committee (D6WC) announced it will host a public meeting with beneficiaries, who have who have been patiently waiting for some breakthrough in[…]
With the 2016 Local Government Elections less than two weeks away, political campaigning in the Western Cape is intensifying as politicians vie for votes. Amid growing public frustration with the current political landscape, this election is expected to be a hotly contested one. In the build-up to the elections, VOC[…]
Amidst the high cost of living in South African, illegal fishing is a growing challenge for the countries fishing industry. While the situation has remained critical for years, earlier this year the South African navy intercepted nine Chinese vessels close to Durban. In a second incident, three trawlers intercepted in[…]
While global media focuses on ‘terrorist’ attacks in Europe and police brutality in the United States, violent clashes in Kashmir have gone almost unnoticed. While Kashmir is renowned for its natural beauty and handcrafts, the disputed territory has long been at the centre of Indian/Pakistan conflict over territory. In recent[…]
Two years ago, over the course of 51 days, thousands of rockets were launched from Israel against the Gaza Strip by air, land and sea. The blockaded 1.8 million Gazan citizens were trapped in 4505 square kilometres. The 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict, also known as Operation Protective Edge, was a military[…]
This weekend will mark a historic event within South Africa when the Kingdom of Mkhize, which is located in Nkandla, officially declares it’s acceptance of Islam as one of the clan’s religions. While most members of the clan ascribe to the Christian faith, for the past 60 years numerous members[…]
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