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Imam Haron’s spirituality to be explored in book

The Imam Abdullah Haron Foundation will be embarking on several programs in commemoration of the renowned Muslim activist, Imam Abdullah Haron, who was killed in Apartheid detention in 1969. This includes the launching of a book titled ‘’Imam Haron: The Spiritual Guide’’, which unpacks his principals of fasting. “One of[…]

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ANC activist Achmat Semaar passes away

ANC veteran and community activist Achmat Semaar passed away at the age of 72 on Monday. Western Cape ANC spokesperson Dennis Cruywagen announced Semaar’s passing in a statement on Monday night. “It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the passing of one of our most dedicated, respected[…]

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Veteran ANC activist Achmat Semaar dies

ANC veteran and father of journalist Karima Brown, Achmat Semaar, passed away at the age of 72 on Monday. Western Cape ANC spokesperson Dennis Cruywagen announced Semaar’s passing in a statement on Monday night. “It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the passing of one of our most[…]

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‘Statue removal vindicates former black academics’

UCT student Chumani Maxwele, who infamously threw faeces on the university’s Cecil John Rhodes statue last month, said the decision to remove the monument vindicates former black academics at the institution. On Wednesday evening, a sitting of the University of Cape Town’s special Council voted unanimously in favour of removing[…]

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US ambassador to South Korea knifed by activist

The US ambassador to South Korea was knifed early Thursday by an activist shouting pro-unification slogans, officials and news reports said. Mark Lippert was hospitalized with injuries to his right cheek and left wrist, as well as cuts to his arm and fingers, Yonhap News Report said, citing unnamed officials.[…]

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