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by JAMEY GORDON THE City of Cape Town has initiated a public-participation process on the proposed renaming of a memorial square in Strand. Council is calling on the local community to submit their comments on the proposed renaming of the Ben Friedman Plein to Strand Muslim Community...

‘Places of worship are sanctuaries where people seek comfort and peace. It is our responsibility to protect these spaces from any potential threats’. – Rashied Isaacs, Cape Town DRMC by NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI On August 17, 2024, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), South African Police Service (SAPS)...

The Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneur Forum hosts a successful culture fair at Rylands. FEROZ SHAIK THE Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneur Forum hosted their annual culture fair at Rylands Primary School on Sunday, August 11, drawing attendees from across Cape Town. This vibrant event celebrates Bangladeshi culture, offering a unique...

The Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre and Cape Town Ulama Board recently hosted a public event that brought together prominent scholars and members of the community to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of the Ahlul Bayt, specifically Imam Hussain and the events of Karbala. By SAYED...

by MOGAMAT ALI SALIE IN the landscape of Islamic finance, the Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust’s (MJCHT) recent accreditation by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) stands as a watershed moment not only for the organisation but for the entire South African halaal certification industry. Held...

‘We are not just remembering the sacrifices of those who came before us, but we are also committing ourselves to building a future where justice, equality, and compassion are at the forefront’ by NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI ‘Somelele, Ngalamandla kaThixo, Somelele (We will preserve, with the grace and...

Not all Heroes Wear Capes – You Too Can Be a Lifesaver. Donate Blood. THE Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) continues to celebrate their blood donors as the unsung heroes. With July’s theme, ‘Not all Heroes Wear Capes’, we would like to highlight that anyone, regardless of...

Biker club Race_Info to ride 1000 km’s for the Palestinian cause. NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI reports. SOCIAL media has been a buzz with the #GazaStarving, highlighting the famine faced by Palestinians due to the Israeli genocide. 'Various media outlets such as www.aa.com.tr wrote an article with the headline “Hungry...

Invisible Hands is on the brink of achieving its target of feeding four million people. NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI reports. ‘KANALA does titie or boeta have something for me to eat?’ In a contest to rank the most frequently heard yet heart-breaking appeal in the Western Cape, this...

In the heart of Cape Town, amidst the roar of engines and the thrill of speed, lies a group of bikers with a unique mission. NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI reports. RACEINFO_CPT is no ordinary biker club, but a community of riders bound together by a shared passion for...