Child marriage is a human rights violation and is illegal under international law. However, in some countries these laws are not enforced or exceptions are provided for parental consent or traditional and customary laws. Child marriage is said to impact over 15 million girls a year, but Jude Thaddeus from[…]
Hopeful young qari’s from across the country will gather in Midrand this weekend for the finals of the 10th South African National Quran Memorization Competition (SANQC), all with the hope of representing the country at international level. Those who emerge successful during the event will be afforded the opportunity to[…]
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) has mobilized 100 attorneys together with NGOs and Advice Offices to render free legal advice as part of their access to Justice week initiative. Department Head, Advocate Hisham Mohamed says this initiative is aimed at bringing legal consultation to the doorstep of[…]
Upon stepping into Pollsmoor prison one is greeted by a thick stench, penetrating through the cold corridors. Pollsmoor prison inmates and staff were at the end of piercing stares from journalist as local media joined Minister of the Department of Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha on his operational visit to[…]
The South African National Halaal Authority (Sanha) have allayed fears over certain dairy products and foodstuff that do not feature halal logos on its packaging, following a social media frenzy on the permissibility of imported milk and chocolates. The issue came to the fore last week after a consumer queried[…]
“For us, this woman opens up the need for debate and engagement. People always have prejudice. But it’s how we respond to it that counts.” These were the words of Dr Nuraan Davids, an executive member of the Pinelands Muslim Association (PMA), responding to the fuss created on social media[…]
The Women’s Legal Centre (WLC) are intensifying efforts to have legislation enacted that would recognise Muslim marriages within the county’s courts and alleviate the legal challenges Muslim women face when contending with issues of divorce, maintenance, inheritance amongst others. This comes as a Mitchell’s Plain woman has made headlines for[…]
More than 200 hujaaj left the shores of Cape Town over the past weekend during the first phase of departures for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with a further 100 departing during the early hours of Monday morning. Capetonians will this year fill around 800 of the 2000 person quota afforded[…]
An organisation with a vested interest in public transport safety is set to meet with Metrorail on Tuesday to address concerns around inadequate security on carriages and at stations. This comes amidst an increase in train-related crimes which has left many commuters feeling vulnerable, and has led to further pressure[…]
In March last year, Cape Town’s deputy Mayor Ian Neilson announced the City of Cape Town had scrapped the plans to build a mall in the Princess Vlei area. The City has since agreed that they would not sell the land and will be guided by the community on the[…]
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