OPINION

These legal measures not only impose severe restrictions on women but also reveal a troubling misconception about men and their roles in society. These laws are founded on the belief that Afghan men are incapable of self-control or respect around...

Israel has been suffering at the hands of an almost non-existent ‘army’ since the ‘October 7’ line/ narrative was floated to the mainly western media to consolidate and extend the support of international power brokers. by RAHMAT OMAR AND SHABODIEN...

The convergence, this year, of Rabi-ul-Awwal and September, calls on us to reflect on the life of the Prophet (SAW) as well as Imam Abdullah Haron’s martyrdom. As we approach the annual Moulood commemorations, we are reminded of the unrelenting...

Those who challenge racial discrimination are branded racist, and those who defend it portray themselves as people to whom race does not matter. by PROFESSOR STEVEN FRIEDMAN FOR the leader of the Democratic Alliance, ‘merit appointment’ is hiring people who...

When I heard about the teacher cutbacks I was reminded, once again, that in South Africa equality remains elusive. I asked myself: ‘Will things ever change? Will the screams of apartheid-inflicted trauma, anguish and suffering in townships and informal settlements...

The Western Cape Education Department’s handling of this situation is palpably disastrous. How can such a significant number – 2 500 teachers – be let go in one fell swoop? In local communities across the Cape Flats, we already face overcrowded...

Masjidul Kareem in Eagle Park hosts a special event focused on spiritual rejuvenation and physical training. SAYED RIDHWAAN OVER a hundred young individuals from various areas convened at CTIEC Masjidul Kareem in Eagle Park (Cape Town) on Thursday, August 22...

We have a collective responsibility to equip our young with the language of respectful and peaceful dialogue by lowering our voices and improving our arguments. by DR JEROME JOORST When Aslam Fataar recounts the story of his mother, Jawayer, and...

Mosques, the lifeblood of most Muslim communities, have become a target of racist mobs across the United Kingdom. They symbolise certainty in a time of turmoil. The Muslim community need not change our actions in the face of such vile...

Coexistence is possible, even in the face of profound disagreements. It requires a conscious effort to transcend our differences and embrace our shared humanity. DR PRECIOUS SIMBA Aslam Fataar’s tender reflection on the enduring bond between his mother, Jawayer, a...