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A moving reflection on the life and legacy of Abdeyah da Costa, whose century-long journey captures the spirituality, elegance and moral world of Bo-Kaap Muslim life. By ASLAM FATAAR THERE are certain people whose lives illuminate far more than their own personal journeys. Their lives gather together...

Educator and lifelong learner, Mymona Galant, passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2026. She was one of the teachers at the Claremont Main Road Mosque Saturday Morning Madrasah. She dedicated decades to Qur’an education, madrasah teacher training and empowering communities through knowledge. The following tribute, by FAHMI...

A reflection on the various engagements the writer was involved in while discussing the Prophetic legacy across public worlds – from the southern tip of Africa to the Far East. By PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR Over the past few weeks, I have had the privilege of participating in...

The recent Mowbray Muslim Cemetery High Court ruling indirectly brought to the fore issues of heritage law, governance, and the sacred nature of burial spaces in Islam. By ANWAR OMAR The recent Western Cape High Court judgement (Bassier v The Moslem Cemetery Board, 2026) regarding the administration...

What does ummi really mean? The writer re-examines the common translation ‘unlettered’ and offers a deeper, more accurate understanding rooted in Qur’anic context. BY MOEGAMMAD TAHIER KARA This year marks 1500 years since the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is a moment not only to...

Iran’s rich civilisation faces devastating losses as the illegal US-Israeli war destroys schools, universities, and heritage, raising urgent concerns. By AMENA KHAN-HAYAT Iran is one of the bearers of the world’s greatest civilisation and culture. Its scientific and philosophical contributions have been immense. Rooted in the Ancient...

Cuito Cuanavale was a turning point in southern Africa’s liberation struggle, yet remains under-recognised in South Africa’s heritage narrative. By SAALIEGAH ZARDAD APRIL in South Africa (SA) carries a particular weight. Freedom Month is the annual moment of collective remembrance that anchors our democratic identity around 1994:...

A landmark High Court judgment confirms that Muslim women can claim interim maintenance after talaq, reinforcing legal protections under South Africa’s Divorce Act. By YUSUF ISMAIL A judgment on appeal, passed on March 12, 2026 in the matter of E.S v H.Z.A in the Gauteng High Court,...

The Cape Town Islamic Expo 2026 set for April 4 & 5 2026 is shaping up to be South Africa’s inaugural international Islamic business event, blending faith, culture, and business in the stunning city of Cape Town. Whether you’re an exhibitor, sponsor, or attendee, Cape Town Islamic...

The Kinderlê reburial of Khoi and San ancestral remains signals a turning point in South Africa’s journey towards restorative justice, memory, and reconciliation. By ANWAR OMAR & SAALIEGAH ZARDAD Deep in the arid landscape north of Steinkopf, 70 kilometres from the Namibian border, lies Kinderlê, a site...