MJC sees a shake up in its leadership
There has been a shake up in the Muslim Judicial Council’s leadership after a special annual general meeting (AGM) was…
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‘SA has no definition of Heritage’
South Africa does not have a definition for heritage. This criticism from curator at the Iziko Museum, Lynn Abrahams, comes…
MJC early AGM scraps electing president for now
Suspended Muslim Judicial Council President Shaykh Irafaan Abrahams can stand for re-election, but only if he is cleared in the…
Mpumalanga mine manager arrested and R12m coal seized
At least R12 million worth of coal which was illegally mined has been confiscated during a police take down operation…
Palestinians get SA visa waiver
The visa waiver for Palestinians visiting South Africa is a reality. Palestinian nationals can enter the country for 90 days…
YoungstaCPT gets a rap for music video at mosque
A local mosque has distanced itself from a music video that was shot at its premises. The Habibia Soofie Masjid…
7 members of the SA military killed
Another tragedy has struck the South African military. Four members of the National Defence Force (SANDF) were killed, and two…
MJC suspends Shaykh Abrahams after court application
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has suspended its president Shaykh Irafaan Abrahams and says he will face a disciplinary process.…
Six martyred across Palestine in Israeli attacks
A total of six Palestinian youths has been murdered by Zionist forces since yesterday. Most of the fatalities have been…
Ramaphosa tells Global North to fulfill its financial obligations
Wealthier countries have been told pay up as they have failed to meet their financial commitments in particular to Africa.…
SAPS urged to properly investigate before making arrests
A criminal lawyer has criticised SAPS for being too hasty in arresting people before establishing the facts. Lawyer, William Booth…
Postbank: all delayed grants have been paid
All social grant recipients affected by this month’s payment glitch have received their money. This is according to Postbank. It…
Libya launches investigation into Derna dams’ maintenance
Libya’s chief prosecutor has issued an order to probe the collapse of two dams in Derna. The investigation aims to…
Rassie slams rumours that he’ll become Ireland’s rugby director
South Africa’s director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, is staying put. This after rumours that he may be moving to Ireland…
MJC AGM court bid highlights nest of problems
Despite claiming to represent South Africa’s Muslim community, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) acts on its own without consulting with…
Australians rally in support of indigenous rights reform
Australians have rallied across the country to fight a landmark Indigenous rights reform ahead of the polls before the October…
South Africans are still paying too much for basic food items
South Africans are still paying too much for essential food items, like bread, maize meal and cooking oil despite a…
Gordon’s Bay hit with violent spring tide waves
Several Gordon’s Bay residents are having to tally the damages caused by yesterday’s high tide. Spokesperson for Disaster Management in…
Gardener and painter found guilty of Ottery couple murder
Two men have been found guilty for the 2019 murder of an elderly couple in Ottery. Rugeya and Riedwaan Addinall…