LIFESTYLE

Cape Town musicians and poets performed at Rondebosch United Church for ‘Notes from Exile’, a Mandela Day tribute to Palestinian composer Mahmoud Abuwarda. The concert celebrated his music, highlighted Gaza’s cultural resilience and raised funds to help him rebuild his life in Istanbul. By ANWAR OMAR On...

HASSEN LORGAT Bill Shankly’s famous quote is very apt about the final between Spain and Argentina, and people have taken sides—some good, bad and ugly. Shankly’s legendary quote about football goes like this: “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death... I can assure...

Nineteen-year-old Cape Town fencer Ruqaya Ismail has earned selection for South Africa at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Nigeria. She is now raising funds to fulfil her dream of competing on the international stage. By YASEEN BARDIEN Ruqaya Ismail has been selected to represent South Africa...

Goolam Hoosain Abed (August 11, 1934 – June 20, 2026), former rugby fly-half and cricket all-rounder, leaves behind a remarkable sporting legacy spanning South Africa and England. By MOGAMAD ALLIE After a well-played innings of 91, Goolam Abed finally became the last wicket to fall in his...

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...

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 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...

Politics and Peril: The South African Crisis is a new book by academic and columnist Imraan Buccus. Part memoir but mainly political analysis, the book weaves together personal experience with a critical account of South Africa’s ongoing crisis. Drawing on influences from luminaries in South Africa and...

In this Ramadan book review, DR ILYAAS AMIEN explores Shaykh Dr Muhammad Al Ninowy’s The Book of Mercy, a powerful reflection on rahma and compassion through the exploration of a classical text. The Forty Hadith on Mercy and Those Who Show Mercy. By Shaykh Dr Muhammad bin...

As censorship of the Gaza genocide intensified, UpScrolled has emerged as a Muslim-led alternative to Big Tech platforms, challenging digital suppression and reclaiming ethical tech. By HASANAIN ABDULLAH As censorship surrounding Gaza reached a peak, a new platform called UpScrolled was launched. It arrived as a direct...