Global aid organisation Gift of the Givers has opened up a second hospital in Syria, as the number of causalities in the country’s civil war continues to war. The increased threat of attack, the influx of refugees from other parts of Syria and the patient overload demanded a further significant[…]
Opinions are divided on reports that the ANC-led government are contemplating a ban on dual citizenship for South African nationals, aimed at curbing South Africans from taking up arms with foreign military forces, in particular the Israeli Defence Force (IDF). While some sectors of the pro-Palestinian lobby have welcomed the[…]
The Western Cape Department of Community Safety has lamented a delay in the reintroduction of specialised drug and gang units which it believes will help strengthen the fight against criminal activity on the Cape Flats. It follows a written parliamentary response by police minister, Nathi Nhleko in which he effectively[…]
After months of preparation and practice more than 60 qurah are set to compete for top honours at the 10th edition of the International Quran Recital Award (IQRA), which will kick off on Thursday at the Victoria Rd Masjid, Grassy Park. Organisers are hopeful the competition will prove to be[…]
Escalating conflicts and continued political instability in the Middle East and parts of Africa have sparked one of the biggest refugee crises in well over half a century, a situation described by the United Nations as the worst of its kind since World War II. Over 250,000 asylum seeking migrants[…]
As South Africans watch in horror and despair the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Europe, the Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM) has strongly criticised the lack of action from global Muslim leaders. In a statement, the CMRM expressed solidarity with refugees fleeing the tyranny of the Syrian regime, the brutality of[…]
An old cement factory in Philippi has undergone a multimillion-rand metamorphosis and has now been launched as ‘The Hub’. This new building will be part of the burgeoning Philippi Village precinct that will, over the next few years, also include a four-storey hotel, a private hospital and an education zone[…]
Two weeks ago, a video was posted online titled Luister (Listen in English) in which students at the University of Stellenbosch spoke about racist and discriminatory events that they have been subjected to. A few days ago a rally was held at the university, hosted by the Open Stellenbosch movement.[…]
“We sit with fear each and every day. We are unable to learn in a safe and comfortable environment at school. How are we able to concentrate when learners are always ignorantly involving themselves with drugs and gangsterism?” These are the words of one concerned Trafalgar High School student speaking[…]
After the delay of the over 48 hours at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, over 200 hujaaj will now be restricted to less time on haj. Speaking to VOC News, travel operator and owner of XL Flywell Travel, Osman Ahmed said that most hujjaj spent eight to nine[…]
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