‘age is a cause for celebration’
Literary critic, author and activist, Professor HEIN WILLEMSE, paid tribute at a 94th birthday celebration for poet-activist James Matthews on May 24 at Bertha House in Mowbray, Cape Town. THE...
Rise up in solidarity with Palestine on Quds Day
DR FIROZ OSMAN On the last Friday of Ramadan millions throughout the world rise in solidarity with Palestine in commemoration of Quds Day. Given the brutality of the Zionist regime...
Why must international causes push the challenges of the poor at home to the background?
FATIMA ASMAL writes that Ramadaan is the opportune time for one to think deep about trying to make a positive difference in our own country – in addition to international...
Mushrooming research about the history of Cape Muslims augurs well for the emergence of a critical research tradition
Commenting on the most recent book on the history of Islam at the Cape published locally, PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR calls for ‘respectful and constructive conversation on the various versions of...
My father, Imam Haron and Spyker van Wyk
At the recent re-opened inquest into Iman Abdullah Haron’s death in detention, a special branch member, the late Johannes Petrus ‘Spyker’ van Wyk was mentioned in court as being involved...
Lula’s victory in Brazil: Hope for the Developing South
ASHRAF PATEL argues that in a world fractured by race, class, cultural-religious divisions, and the climate crises, Lula da Silva’s victory this week was refreshing for Brazil, Latin America and...
The poor and the Palestinians will suffer the brunt of Sunak’s reign
RISHI SUNAK, reportedly the richest Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, was elected Prime Minister on October 25. DR REEDERWAAN CRAAYENSTEIN assesses what impact his election will have on...
When writers die, we all lose
THE recent passing of Omaruddin ‘Don’ Mattera, a giant in the African and South African literary worlds, leaves us with a legacy we must celebrate. His death also leaves a...
Lessons drawn from the Marikana Massacre
MOULANA MTHOKOZISI IBRAHIM MASEKO argues that the ANC’s actions around the Marikana Massacre prove that it isn’t acting in the interest of the oppressed. 2012 is mainly remembered as a...
Someone needs to call the LGBTQIA+ community to order
I believe that the MJC aims to send a message to the Muslim LGBTQIA+ community that the Muslim cleric community in South Africa refuses to yield to its irreligious and...
