Brazilian man who strapped drugs to his body & smuggled it into SA to remain behind bars
A Brazilian man who allegedly tried to smuggle a consignment of drugs into South Africa is set to remain behind bars for now. The 36-year-old
Ready, set, apply! Applications for Grade R and school transfers opens August 1st
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has urged parents who wish to apply for Grade R or a school transfer for their children for next
City of CT promises to fix potholes on Jakes Gerwel Drive
The City of Cape Town says it is aware of the high number of potholes along parts of Jakes Gerwel Drive. Following the nearly two
“Two-pot retirement system dilutes the pension reforms workers have been demanding” – SAFTU
Labour federation SAFTU has rejected the two-pot retirement system in its current form. It has taken issue with the limitations imposed on the second pot,
The Miraculous birth of Nabi Esa (AS) debate
Monday Night Khalaqaat, discussions on contemporary matters and Islam, Humanities and Sciences and the Quran and Hadith, as well as unique and expansive perspectives on
President Cyril Ramaphosa ‘green lights’ the Pension Funds Amendment Bill
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the Pension Funds Amendment Bill. This will allow amendments to pension-related legislation to enable the implementation of the two-pot retirement
After nearly 2 weeks of floods, national government declares the WC a disaster area
Western Cape Premier has thanked national government for its swift response in declaring the province a disaster area. It follows nearly two weeks of severe
ANC’s Fikile Mbalula slams government for failing to update the public on its promises made
Government should engage communities on updates regarding the fulfillment of promises made. This is the assertion by ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula. It follows President Cyril
Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor slams Israel for its continued attacks on Gaza
The Israeli occupation seems intent on preventing any restoration of even the most minimum means of living in Gaza City. This is the contention by
Western Cape’s weather warnings: Experts shed light on extreme conditions
We know that the weather conditions in the Western Cape have been extreme. With homes flooding, roofs flying away, and the rain poring, and the
Families in the shadow of addiction: Navigating the ripple effects
How does addiction impact families and how can we consider getting help? How is addiction viewed within our communities? Late nights on the couch uncovers
Truth in the face of falsehood – What lessons can we draw from Ashura?
And say: “Truth has arrived, and Falsehood perished: for Falsehood by its nature is bound to perish.” Muharram marks the start of the new Islamic
Palestine: A continuation of the struggle of Karbala
The 10th of Muharram, the Day of Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) – the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – in
From Morocco to the Mother City
On Saturday 29 June, Meryem Belkihel posted a photo of herself at the iconic yellow frame at Eden on the Bay in Bloubergstrand with the
City of CT dam levels may be sufficient, but doesn’t guarantee water security
Despite the City of Cape Town’s dam levels being sufficient, it doesn’t provide a sense of water security following the 2018 Day Zero threat. The
