Despite little assurances of safety as a result of the on-going conflict in Yemen, the Gift of the Givers (GOTG) is to continue aid operations in the civil war-stricken country. With the Port of Aden opening for the first time in six months, GOTG are set to use the opportunity[…]
The 11 South African nationals repatriated after escaping ISIS-held territories journeyed to Syria in the hopes of providing humanitarian aid to those in need, claims a lawyer representing the group. The return of the individuals was facilitated by the Department of International Relations and Co-operation (Dirco) after they managed to[…]
The decision by the City of Cape Town to lease the Good Hope Centre to a film company has jeopardised the 40 year old Spring Queen Pageant, which has for decades been hosted at the iconic venue. That was according to the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU)[…]
As clashes escalated in the Al Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem for its third day, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) called an urgent press conference to express their protest against the “Zionist attack”. MJC president Maulana Igsaan Hendricks told journalists that the main concern within the ulema is that the[…]
Under fire from the local pro-Palestinian fraternity over a recent visit to Israel, Congress of the People (COPE) leader, Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota has sought to play down concerns of alleged support for the Zionist state. Lekota was joined on the trip by party leaders of the IFP, ACDP, UDM and[…]
Organisers have praised the high standard of competition seen this past weekend at the 10th edition of the International Quran Recital Awards (IQRA) competition, with 72 male and female contestants from seven nationalities having battled it out for top honours. Hosted by the South African Qur’aan Union (SAQU) at the[…]
In a last-ditch attempt to stop pro-Palestine activists from pressing with protest action, organizers of the upcoming Pharrell Williams Woolworths concerts have launched an urgent application at the Cape High Court trying to prevent #BoycottWoolworths protests against the US musician and his collaboration with Woolworths. According to the Boycott Divestment and[…]
Humanitarian relief agency Gift of the Givers have reported a breakthrough in their bid to send humanitarian aid to Yemen. In August, the Port of Aden in southern Yemen re-opened after the Yemeni government announced the recapture of the city from Houthi fighters and forces loyal to former President Ali[…]
With a second day of skirmishes around Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem and as Israeli authorities effectively take full control of the compound, the Al-Quds Foundation South Africa has urged the local Muslim population to up awareness on the plight of Islam’s third holiest site. Reports state that 80 settlers stormed[…]
The mistaken transfer of a tennis court is having undue consequences for the restitution process in Claremont, according to the Claremont Beneficiary Trust. Claimants whose families were forcibly removed from the area as a result of the old Group Areas Act have been forced to endure a further delay of[…]
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