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South Africa and Saudi Arabia are strengthening ties around Hajj and Umrah travel, tourism and aviation, with plans for more direct flights, joint marketing, digital visa access and a working group to improve the pilgrim experience. By ANWAR OMAR South Africa's Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille,...

PHASA members protested outside the Cape Town International Convention Centre as the World Congress on Public Health opened, demanding that the association speak out on Gaza and xenophobia after months of internal engagement and delay. By ANWAR OMAR Members of the Public Health Association of South Africa...

A Western Cape High Court order has changed what Palestine Solidarity Campaign protesters may say about Cape Union Mart, but the group says its boycott campaign will continue within the new legal limits while it considers further action. By ANWAR OMAR About 30 Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC)...

At Masjidul-Quds’ annual Moulood-un-Nabi, scholars called on Muslims to embody prophetic mercy through integrity and compassion, while urging young people to hold fast to faith, character and the enduring guidance of the Holy Quran. By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED The vibrant spirit of the local community was on...

Christian author and activist Joseph Ruiters says his new book, We Need God: A Prophetic Call to South Africa, challenges the nation to confront inequality, religious hatred and its unfinished journey towards dignity, justice and freedom. By YASEEN BARDIEN For Joseph Ruiters, the starting point for We...

Mowbray Muslim Cemetery Board election results are in after 968 of 1 610 members voted. Muslim Views judges the poll relatively free and fair, while flagging unresolved concerns over online voting, double votes, costs and conflicts. By ANWAR OMAR The Independent Panel, chaired by Mr Igshaan Higgins,...

Residents of Salt River and Woodstock are moving from discussion to action, forming volunteer workstreams focused on safety and policing, youth and families, and community building after a workshop responding to crime and gang violence. By YASEEN BARDIEN Residents of Salt River and Woodstock are turning to...

Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Baha’i faith leaders gathered at St George’s Cathedral with ECCOC and IEC representatives to pray, reflect and call for peaceful, credible participation in Cape Town’s 2026 local government elections. By ANWAR OMAR Faith leaders from across Cape Town gathered at St George’s...

Women in AI will mark Women’s Month with a community hike from Constantia Nek to De Villiers Dam, offering women in artificial intelligence and technology an informal space to connect, share experiences and build lasting relationships. By YASEEN BARDIEN Women in AI will host a hike at...

Grassy Park Mosque welcomed hundreds for Moulood-un-Nabi, bringing together scholars, students and worshippers for Quranic recitation, devotional praise, reflection and the reverent viewing of historic prophetic relics in Cape Town. By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED While millions across the globe mark the auspicious month of Rabi-ul-Awwal with spiritual...