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SA activist deported from Israel

South African activist Itani Rasalanavho says while he is relieved to be home safe, his resolve to assist the Palestinian people is stronger than ever. The Soweto born activist was detained and then deported by Israeli authorities last week en route to the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Last Thursday, Rasalanavho was travelling[…]

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Gugs school raid goes wrong

A raid at the Fezeka High School in Gugulethu on Thursday went embarrassingly wrong, with provincial education MEC Debbie Schafer questioning the police’s capability of dealing with search and seizure operations at schools. The operation was aimed at addressing the issues of drugs and gang violence highlighted by educators and[…]

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The 11th National Quran Memorization Competition kicks off

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) in partnership with the South African National Qur’an Council (SANQC) and supported by the Religious Office of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Pretoria, will be hosting the 11th National Quran Memorization Competition. The event aims to create enthusiasm around Qur’an recitation and memorization in South[…]

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Bread fight far from over

Food activists say their fight to have the large corporations involved in a bread cartel brought to book is not over yet. A group of civil society organizations and the Competition Commission representing the alleged victims of Premier foods bread pricing, which was part of a bread cartel in 2006,[…]

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Bonteheuwel celebrate their women

The Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies celebrated the strength of women by hosting nearly 700 mothers from the community and surrounding areas at the 9th annual Ladies Breakfast event at the Bonteheuwel Civic Centre. Donning bright yellow colours, the group of over 60 ladies, led by organiser, Suraya Salie, offered a free[…]

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Day 3 for CT hunger striker

Cape Town reverend June Major is on day three of a hunger strike, aimed at protesting the Anglican issues. Major claims she was fired from the Anglican Diocese, allegedly for her activity in the Palestinian solidarity movement. But she has brought to light allegations of abuse in the church, which[…]

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Farewell, Boeta Mailie

VOC has lost another member of its family, a man many have described as having a “heart of gold”. Ismail ‘Mailie’ Philander is best known as the co-host of the popular Showtime and behind the scenes as a studio engineer. Philander passed away at home on Wednesday evening, after a[…]

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Muslim farmers establish network for sustainable farming

As South Africans bare the effect of the drought, farmers throughout the country have shown solidarity with affected farmers. In response to the need for a farming network, local Muslim farmers have established a network of African Muslim farmers, called the African Muslim Farmers Association (AMFA). AMFA is a non-profit[…]

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Sh. Irafaan, where it all began

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) recently celebrated a new chapter with the inauguration of a new president, Shaykh Irafaan Abrahams. Abrahams, who many know as the principle of Darul Islam High School, has entrenched a footprint of extensive work within the community of Surrey Estate and the greater Cape Flats.[…]

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Reebok cancels Israel sneaker

Palestinian solidarity and human rights activists have welcomed the cancellation by international sportswear company Reebok of a planned special edition sneaker in support of Israel. Reebok Israel announced that a special edition sneaker in blue and white, engraved with “Israel 68” on the side of its heel, would be designed[…]

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