The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has issued an unverified audio recording that it said was by its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, calling on supporters around the world to join the fight in Syria and Iraq or to take up arms wherever they live. If confirmed, it[…]
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[…]
There have been further incidents of people trying to leave the country to join the Islamic State (ISIS), the State Security Department said on Wednesday. However, spokesperson Brian Dube could not confirm an SABC radio report that another Cape Town teenager was stopped from joining the terrorist group. “He [Minister[…]
Government has confirmed that a second Cape Town teenager was prevented from leaving the country to join the Islamic State group. State Security Minister David Mahlobo says the high school girl from Grassy Park was apprehended 10 days after a Kenwyn teenager was intercepted at the airport. The Grassy Park[…]
The Islamic State (ISIS) has declared its official presence in war-torn Yemen as the jihadists posted a video online, threating to “cut the throats” of Shiite Houthi rebels. Like most Islamic State videos, the 9-minute-long clip was professionally shot and edited – with CGs and catchy background music. It showed[…]
Although public interest surrounding the Kenwyn teen who attempted to join the Islamic State (ISIS) has largely declined, the case has brought about concerns as to how much information the media should be allowed to divulge when reporting on stories involving children. The City Press has come under particular fire[…]
Islamic scholars in Gauteng descended on the Muslim community in Roshnee on Wednesday evening to openly confront the dangers posed by the Islamic State (IS). The ulema feel there is a greater sense of urgency after recent allegations that a 15 year old Cape Town girl had attempted to flee[…]
OPINION by Eddie Cottle When South African security services prevented a Cape Town girl from boarding a plane allegedly to join ISIS, many South Africans were pleased but at the same time surprised at how swift the reaction of our security services were. How come the same reaction is not[…]
In a world where mobile internet and social media has dominated the way we communicate and learn things, it’s not hard to understand why today’s youth are becoming more politically conscious and engaged in global socio-political spaces. In the age of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, political engagement through social media[…]
Boko Haram have abducted at least 2,000 women and girls since the start of 2014, according to rights group Amnesty International. A report published by the organisation on Wednesday says many of those captured have been forced into sexual slavery and trained to fight for the group. The group based its[…]
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