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Maties students protest for halal food

Paarl police were called into the University of Stellenbosch campus on Tuesday where about 30 students marched through the campus in order to hand over a memorandum of grievances to representatives of the university’s management.  The protest was called by the Democratic Alliance Students Organisation (DASO) in Stellenbosch and most[…]

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Farewell, little Sufyaan

Five year old Sufyaan Oostendorp who touched many hearts has passed on. After braving a lengthy battle with leukaemia, the little boy took his last breath on Monday afternoon. Despite pushing bravely over the years, Sufyaan relapsed at the beginning of the year and sadly, could not receive the bone[…]

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First batch of accredited IPSA students graduate

The International Peace College of South Africa (IPSA) over the weekend celebrated its 10th graduation ceremony. The graduation was held at the Centre of the Book, and witnessed the graduation of approximately 30 students donned in vibrant green, white and black. IPSA is the first and only Islamic institution registered[…]

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Land invasion causes chaos

Over the weekend a group of individuals allegedly illegally occupied 10th Avenue in Retreat. The occupants had apparently paid R50 to Howard Soetwater, who represents the Homeless People Organization and were, subsequently, forcibly removed by law enforcement. Ward Councillor of the Human Settlements Portfolio Committee and Municipal Public Accounts Committee[…]

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‘Mob justice killings reflects frustration’

As the issue of crime has taken precedence in community news, over the weekend, the Athlone Gangwatch Facebook page published disturbing images of a suspected burglar, who had allegedly been attacked and killed by members of the community, in what has been described as a ‘mob justice’ attack. Chairperson of[…]

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MJC responds to Spur debacle

The Muslim Judicial Council’s Halal Trust (MJCHT) has spoken out about confusion surrounding the Spur kiosk which falsely served unhalal foods to a number of Muslims families at a local event. MJCHT president Sheikh Achmat Sedick said an out dated halal certification confirmation letter has now come into question after[…]

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Water project goes off well in Loeriesfontein

A community driven water project started by the ulema was received with open arms in the Loeriesfontein area at the weekend. The community outreach project, initiated by the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and the Darul Islam Relief Fund (DIRF), distributed the first batch of water to the Hantam Municipality in[…]

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WCED respond to Policy on expulsion of pupils

The Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) recent suspension of South Peninsula’s High’s Principal, Brian Isaacs, has hastened both, supporters of Isaacs, as well as parents advocating his suspension, to gain clarity on the policies relating to the expulsion of learners. Director of communication for the Western Cape Education Department, Paddy[…]

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WCED should review its policy on recalcitrant pupils

The recent suspension of South Peninsula’s High’s Principal, Brian Isaacs, has become burdensome for the educational system and the Western Cape Education department (WCED), specifically with regards to the policy of the expulsion of pupils. In response to the case, many educators have requested clarity on the impact of the[…]

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Zephany could face an identity crisis: expert

While the conviction of Zephany Nurse’s kidnapper might be a victory for the Nurse family, the teenager is left with the burden of picking up the pieces of her life and living with a memory of a family which was previously her safe-haven. Yesterday, the Western Cape High Court handed[…]

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