As South Africa grapples with a water crisis, its time for Muslims to change their attitude to how they use water. So says Dr Sheikh Muhammed Ridwaan Gallant, from the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Environmental Desk, in light of a national shortage of water, which has caused drought in some[…]
Hanover Park’s ward councillor has rejected concerns that he has shown a lack of involvement in addressing crime in the area by insisting that both he, as well as the city council have gone beyond their respective mandates to ensure residents safety is of top priority. Hanover Park has long[…]
A complaint by the Bonteheuwel Joint Peace Forum (JPF) against City of Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille over alleged misconduct has made its way to the National Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA). The incident stems from a meeting held in October over the City’s perceived lack[…]
Muslims heeded the call for an urgent prayer for rain on Sunday, in the wake of South Africa’s growing water crisis. The Jamiatul Ulema South Africa led the Salatul Istisqa in Johannesburg on Sunday morning which saw thousands of Muslims to prostrate in hopes of some relief to the current drought plaguing[…]
The South African government needs to put laws in place to stop the sale of homes in Bokaap. That was the view of Cape historian Ebrahim Roode, commenting on the preservation of the area’s heritage. The area is at risk of losing its culture and heritage, according to a recent[…]
While there were less incidents than last year, the City of Cape Town remains concerned by the reckless behaviour on Guy Fawkes Day. Every year Capetonians celebrate the holiday of Guy Fawkes by discharging fireworks. However there are those who indulge in irresponsible behaviour and harm the lives of others[…]
The City of Cape Town will meet with SAPS next week to discuss the policing and safety needs for the annual Somerset West Festival Under the Lights. This comes after an outcry over the possible change in dates for the festival, due to the lack of policing resources over the[…]
Nearly 1.5 million new refugees are expected to enter Germany by the end of the year. Some 500,000 refugees have entered the country since the beginning of September. With no end in sight it does not currently look as though that is a realistic possibility. The situation at Germany’s borders[…]
“Down with the DA” were the chants of angry District Six claimants at a protest outside the Cape Town Civic Centre on Wednesday. The demonstrators demanded Mayor Patricia de Lille address them on the land claims process but the mayor was a no-show. Hundreds of people marched to the civic[…]
Around 200 Hanover Park residents marched to the Phillip Police station on Wednesday to draw attention to the increasing levels of gang violence and police inefficiencies in addressing the problem. Under the banner of the ‘Concerned Residents of Hanover Park’, people from all ages marched in the blistering heat, calling[…]
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