We may call ourselves by the same name but we act very differently
‘Difference’ plays itself out in ways that produce individual, community, national, continental and global heartbreak, writes DR YUNUS OMAR. AS the world hurtles towards a series of ever-deepening crises, we...
Concourt declares certain parts of Marriage Act unconstitutional
DR MUNEER ABDUROAF presents an overview of the recent Constitutional Court judgement regarding Muslim marriages. THERE has (to date) been no legislation enacted by the South African government that gives...
The long wudu
DR YUNUS OMAR gives us a brief glimpse into Ramadaan and his childhood in District Six. FASTING during summer is no easy thing. It’s not supposed to be easy but...
Perspectives on physical and mental health during Ramadaan
WITH the month of Ramadaan almost upon us, DR ZIYAAD WILLIAMS and DR TASLEEM RAS consider some important health-related aspects of fasting, especially for those of us who may have...
Supporting breastfeeding during Ramadaan
Breastfeeding is regarded by health authorities across the world as being the most effective way to achieve optimal health and wellbeing for children, their mothers and their families, writes DR...
The nation’s sister
Lata Mangeshkar’s role in Hindu cultural nationalism and history is not entirely innocuous nor is it benevolent, argues DR GAIROONISA PALEKER, and writes that ‘she was a much more complex...
Willowton committed to monthly clean-up of one of SA’s most polluted rivers
Willowton Group, one of Africa’s leading edible oil processors and a leader within the broader South African fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, is setting an important example for both industry...
Cape Flats Erica returns to Cape Town
The Cape Flats Erica, Erica verticillata, a plant that used to be found only in Cape Town, thought to have been extinct for two centuries after it was last seen...
‘Find balance between interests and making ends meet,’ says star comedian
Riaad Moosa spoke to our reporter, NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI, after the premiere of New Material where he takes the leading role, with supporting actors Joey Rasdien and Carishma Basday. ‘A...
The art of ancient Malay exercise leads to holistic healing
NUSAYBAH BRAZZO writes about her journey that led to the discovery of Senaman Tua, an ancient Malay exercise which is an alternative to yoga. LIFE is sacred. How can you...
