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There are some people whose passing leaves an legacy that endures due to the profound impact they had on others. MAHMOOD SANGLAY reflects on multiple tributes received in honour of Mohamed Abbas Rumaney. Many of his peers simply knew him as Abbas bhai. Since his passing on...

Arrested and charged for fraud, theft and money laundering of R45m MAHMOOD SANGLAY The arrest of former Amaanat Investment Holdings (AIH) chief executive Hussun Abdool Khalek Omar marks a new phase in one of South Africa's longest-running corporate disputes involving a Muslim community investment institution. Omar was...

City of Cape Town planned to spend R51 million, but funds dried up The Vuyiseka Sports Complex in Philippi East has deteriorated badly despite a R25 million City of Cape Town upgrade. Residents say vandalism and unfinished work have left much of the facility barely usable. By...

Speaking in Cape Town, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Dr Saeid Khatibzadeh defended Tehran’s resistance strategy, the US-Iran MOU and Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz. By ANWAR OMAR On June 17 the United States and Iran signed a long-awaited Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Three days...

MAHMOOD SANGLAY Thirteen Palestinian medical students whose studies were disrupted by Israel’s assault on Gaza have graduated as doctors in South Africa after a two-year journey marked by displacement, uncertainty and extraordinary resilience. The graduation ceremony on May 23 was hosted jointly by the Islamic Medical Association...

By ANWAR OMAR A landmark judgment handed down by the Western Cape High Court is fundamentally reshaping the governance of the Mowbray Moslem Cemetery, one of Cape Town’s oldest and most significant Muslim burial sites. In a wide-ranging ruling delivered on March 24, 2026, Judge Gayaat Da...

A unique opportunity has opened for a dynamic and community-driven imam to serve at the Mitchells Plain Town Centre Mosque, with the mosque administration inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position. The mosque is seeking an imam of impeccable character who can assist with both...

MUSLIM VIEWS EDITORIAL The fatal shooting in Emmarentia on Sunday, April 19, 2026, has shaken the public conscience. It is, without question, a matter of legitimate public interest. Reports indicate that what began as a road-rage confrontation escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving one man dead, his...

Probe highlights unresolved questions, limited proof and prolonged use of expired certificates MAHMOOD SANGLAY A three-months-long Muslim Views investigation into the halal certification of Clover SA products has raised serious questions about trust, transparency, and accountability in South Africa’s halal ecosystem. The probe reveals a layered and...

Nearly 4 000 people across Cape Town will receive food support this Ramadan through a ‘Share the Care’ campaign led by Awqaf SA and the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation. By SHAFIQ MORTON Cape Town – As South Africa navigates deepening economic strain and rising levels of food insecurity, close...