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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...

MAHMOOD SANGLAY On Saturday, 10 January 2026, scholars, military leaders, educators and invited guests gathered in Islamabad, Pakistan, for the launch of the book The Divine Connection: A Strategic Pathway to Islamic Leadership, published by the Ali Akbar Khan Foundation (AAKF). The event marked a significant moment...

PROFESSOR YASIEN MOHAMED Our journey from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur unfolded as a richly layered experience, shaped by intimate family gatherings, cherished reunions, and stimulating intellectual encounters. That summer, my family and I travelled to Kuala Lumpur, with a brief yet unforgettable layover in Istanbul that...

South Africa’s hosting of the G20 and B20 Summits for the first time on African soil in this month marks a historic moment, placing the continent at the centre of global political and economic deliberations. In this first of a two-part series MAHMOOD SANGLAY explores how Africa’s...

The Muslim mortuary is expected to be completed within six months, providing capacity for six to eight bodies and reducing reliance on funeral parlours and over-stretched state facilities . By SHAKIR ACHMAT A historic milestone was reached at Mowbray Cemetery on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, as the...

By SHAKIR ACHMAT Founder of Dusha Moya, Maleehah Cosyn, says the organisation’s latest campaign, Janan, reflects its deep connection to the heart and soul — both in meaning and mission. ‘Janan means heart and soul, which is the same or similar to the NPO’s name Dusha Moya,’...

MAHMOOD SANGLAY A two-day International Zakah and Waqf Conference was held in Cape Town on October 17-18, 2025, convened by the South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) and Awqaf South Africa under the theme From Obligation to Opportunity: Unlocking Zakah and Waqf for Societal Transformation. This is...