While some were out of practise and others a bit heavier than before, spirits were still high as several ex-professionals and members of the local ulema rolled back the years on Friday, squaring off in a captivating and exciting game of football at the 2015 VOC Festival. The two sides,[…]
With criminals and radical group’s making great strides via the web, there is a drastic need for South Africa to up its focus on cyber security, according to a cyber-crime and cyber-terrorism expert. The issue has made its way to the fore after government this week confirmed a second case[…]
Grant recipients have again been warned not to divulge their personal or Sassa account details, after reports of a scam artist attempting to coax elderly beneficiaries into giving up their I.D and Sassa card numbers. The individual, operating under the alias Shamielah Booysen, has allegedly been contacting recipients in the[…]
Despite a chill in the air, the spirit on the opening night of the 2015 VOC Festival was warm and inviting, as VOC staff looked to welcome back festival-goers after a break last year. An electric vibe, like never before, this year the VOC Festival opened with song, dance and[…]
The work of distinguished scholar Shaykh Abu’l Hasan Ali al Nadwi will be the focus of a symposium on contemporary Islamic thought on Saturday. The symposium comes ahead of the launch of the Shaykh Abu’l Hasan Ali al Nadwi Academy for Leadership Training in association with the Muslim Judicial Council[…]
As the first point of call to the senior ranks of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), Nabeweya Malick always has a warm, genuine smile and keeps a cool, calm head at the most tumultous of times. She has an immensely challenging job, but one which she does with pride and[…]
The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) handed over a cheque worth R371 160 to the International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) earlier this week, that will benefit 41 students. So far this year, SANZAF has assisted 183 students at 17 Islamic institutions across the Western Cape with bursaries totalling[…]
Tensions were high at a Wits university debate on Thursday night, where vice chancellor Adam Habib apparently lost his cool on questions over the removal of controversial SRC president Mcebo Dlamini. The student’s “I love Hitler” comment has sparked nationwide debate on freedom of speech and also raised questions about[…]
The annual VOC festival is a time when the radio station’s staff rally together for its biggest social event, and more importantly, meeting loyal listeners. As the festival kicks off on Thursday evening, hours before the official opening on Friday night, VOC staff shared their expectations for this year’s fundraiser.[…]
South African hujaaj are being denied access to low-cost haj packages because of a monopoly run by local tour operators, according to a prominent community activist. Recent press reports in Saudi Arabia indicate the availability of more affordable packages within the kingdom, which are targeted at those who finds themselves[…]
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