RASHARD DAVIDS and MAHMOOD SANGLAY As children we recall how adult men, be it in Gadatt jamaahs, Quranic recital groups or in community-oriented organisations, conducted formal business. We were frequently fascinated by the manner in which decisions were taken, randomly, in general discussions and simply by a...

Online South Africans have a predominantly negative perception towards immigrants. Fuelling this negative perception are accounts that share unsubstantiated allegations and misinformation around immigration, often receiving high engagement on their posts. This is according to the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) new factsheet, ‘Online Anti-immigrant...

‘I think what sets her apart is her strong social justice advocacy, and she is a fair person. She was a strong activist against Apartheid in South Africa and is a pro-Palestinian activist.’ By YASEEN BARDIEN In a time of worldwide uncertainty, individuals who have the power...

SINCE 2016, Awqaf SA has been helping Grade 10-12 learners with their maths exam preparation through their workshops, where problems with the curriculum and past exam papers are dealt with. The programme is hosted in association with the Department of Basic Education, Iskill and Thread Waqf to...

Food aid and medical supplies are currently blocked by Israel Photo Essay by IHSAAN HAFFEJEE About 200 people demonstrated outside the Egyptian embassy in Pretoria on Monday, April 28, demanding that Egypt open the Rafah border for aid to be delivered to Gaza. Israel has blocked all...

#W4P is more than a campaign; it is a platform for collective action. From rallies and marches to educational workshops, cultural performances, and community-driven sports matches, the week-long programme is designed to unite, educate, and inspire. By MICHIA MONCHO IN a world increasingly fractured by injustice, the...

In a united effort to address the growing demand for blood, the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS), in partnership with the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), is urging South Africans to become first-time blood donors on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 09:00 to 16:00. This one-day...

‘When faith institutions remain neutral in the face of oppression, they become part of the problem. It is not enough to acknowledge injustice; we must confront it in all aspects necessary’ – Noku Katom, Abraham Goes Global By NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI Throughout history, interfaith dialogues have been...

By ILYAAS BASSARDIEN MEMBERS of Parliament did not mince their words as they critiqued President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address. While coming from a range of different political parties, there were two common themes in their reaction. One, the President is generally saying the...

By JULES BASWALA & SAYED RIDHWAAN SEVERAL South African organisations have strongly condemned United States President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding the Gaza Strip, with calls for the public to stand against what they describe as ‘delusional schemes’ and actions that would lead to further oppression of...