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While his achievements as an academic stand tall, Brian O’Connell also carved a niche for himself as a highly talented all-round sportsperson. by MOGAMAD ALLIE Most of the richly deserved and warm tributes paid to the late Professor Brian O’Connell...

Three young karatekas from Kensington are gearing up to compete on the global stage this September as they head to Austria for the 7th World Goju Ryu Federation Championships. FEROZ SHAIK Hanaah Sheik (14), Rania Gamieldien (18), and Miengha Hendricks...

Dr Waleed Kadous is a Muslim artificial intelligence engineer based in California, USA. He is a leading expert on Islam and AI and currently works for the graphic design platform Canva. His career includes work at tech companies like Anyscale,...

The Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneur Forum hosts a successful culture fair at Rylands. FEROZ SHAIK THE Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneur Forum hosted their annual culture fair at Rylands Primary School on Sunday, August 11, drawing attendees from across Cape Town. This vibrant...

Dr Sohaib Saeed explored the role of technology in advancing the understanding of the Quran beyond the traditional book format. by MAHMOOD SANGLAY Dr Sohaib Saeed, founder and director of the Ibn Ashur Centre for Quranic Studies in the United...

The Cape Town Sport Council held their awards at the President's suite at Newlands on Saturday, August 3, 2024. FEROZ SHAIK THE awards recognise the achievements of former athletes, administrators and support staff as legends, lifetime achievers and pay homage...

'These four women have been identified for us as women who have already received the glad tidings of paradise, making them ideal role models.' by SALEEMAH JAFFER ANNUALLY, South Africa enjoys a public holiday on August 9, celebrating Women’s Day....

Why questioning - and journalism - are vital for Muslim society Mahmood Sanglay ‘Am I not your Lord?’ is among the first questions, ever. The questioner is God, and all of humanity answered in the affirmative (Sura Al A’raf, 7:172)....

The saying ‘sport is in the genes’ perfectly describes Sharon Siljeur (née Alexander). FEROZ SHAIK THE saying ‘sport is in the genes’ perfectly describes Sharon Siljeur (née Alexander). One of eight siblings, Siljeur shone as an athlete in the 70’s,...

Edward Said’s emphasis on the connection between universities, critical freedom, and solidarity with oppressed people highlights the responsibility of academic institutions to engage with and contribute to social justice movements. by PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR SOUTH AFRICA has been navigating its...