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‘By cycling, we are not just riding for fitness; we’re riding with the intent to bring hope to those who have lost everything.’ – Dr Elias Parker By NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI When most people think of cycling, images of winding roads and fitness may come to mind....

MAIL paid tribute to teachers who had served the educational needs of the youth in the community above and beyond the call of normal duty. By FARID SAYED THE Movement Against Illegitimate Leaders (MAIL) paid tribute to 30 retired teachers at an award ceremony on Saturday November...

Hafidh Jannah’s journey from caretaker to assistant imam is a testament to his perseverance and patience. These qualities have pushed Hafidh Jannah far in his life and he never gave up on his dreams. By YASEEN BARDIEN THE journey from caretaker to assistant imam is one of...

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) Cape Town, along with an alliance of over 40 supporting organisations, has announced a march to the South African Parliament on Saturday October 5, 2024. MAHMOOD SANGLAY reports on the plan for a mass rally. The march is scheduled to commence at...

In a world where distractions and challenges seem to be everywhere, four young females from the Cape Flats area in Cape Town, South Africa, have defied the odds by memorising the entire Holy Quran. SAYED RIDHWAAN FOUR young females from the Cape Flats area in Cape Town,...

Conscious of placing Quranic events in a social justice context, the International Qur’aan Recital Awards (IQRA) that took place from September 13 to 15, 2024 at Masjidul Bahr in Strandfontein Cape Town, incorporated recitations and reflections of the Quran imbibing pertinent lessons and messages related to Palestine...

The Touwsriver Islamic Society are appealing for assistance or donations towards the completion of the Masjid in Touwsriver. FEROZ SHAIK The Touwsriver Islamic Society is calling on the broader community to assist in the completion of the Touwsriver Masjid, which remains unfinished due to a shortage of...

DESPITE numerous challenges, the Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust (UICT) remains steadfast in its commitment to elevating the students’ education level through its academy. The Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust is a global organisation with its headquarters in Turkey. Founded in 1936, it expanded its organisation worldwide,...

Tragically, like many families during the apartheid era, the Amlays lost their home in 1975 due to the Group Areas Act – a law that forcibly removed ‘non-white’ people from areas designated for whites only. by FEROZ SHAIK IF you’re looking to explore a rich tapestry of...

THE Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) calls on the public to donate blood this September with their Heritage month theme of ‘Giving is in My Blood’. In keeping with the spirit of giving and Heritage Month, each donor who successfully donates a unit of blood will receive...