Alie’s Comrades run for Palestine ‘one of the greatest moments of my life’
Alie Komape of BDS-SA says he was overwhelmed by the support and wants to be back next year – and better his time, writes an Al Qalam Reporter For 28-year-old Alie Komape (28) of Johannesburg, running his first Comrades Marathon last weekend, especially in…
UAE, Israel’s secret relations for 20 years
The Hebrew-language Israeli daily Maariv has revealed new details about the deep secret Israeli-Emirati relations which started about 20 years ago, Al-Khaleej Online reported yesterday. Citing former Haarets intelligence and strategic affairs correspondent Yossi Melman,…
‘Ahmed Essop’s social activism placed him head and shoulder above other writers’
By Iqbal Jassat Saddened as we are by the passing of one of South Africa’s literary giants, we are heartened by the everlasting legacy of Ahmed Essop’s gigantic scholarship inscribed in the numerous award winning…
Hassim Seedat: ‘We pray his example and life inspires future generations’
Hassim Seedat, a lifetime fighter for freedom and justice has passed on, aged 88. Al Qalam profiles his life. Scores attended a memorial on Tuesday evening in Durban to pay homage to apartheid fighter, Hassim…
Africa’s ‘brotherhood’ of dictators doing nothing in quest for democracy in Sudan’
In an article published recently, Dr. Mustafa Mheta of the Africa Desk at the Media Review Network (MRN) said: “The AU despite its promises to ensure that democracy takes root on the continent seem to…
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Indian indenture – ‘a new form of slavery’ – and African slavery in Natal
This is an edited version of the paper presented by Kiru Naidoo of the Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre (UKZN) at the Toussaint Louverture…
Istanbul’s forgotten neighbourhood finds a sense of community in Ramadan
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Say ‘NO’ to another woman’s husband
In this final three-part series Dr. Quraysha Ismail Sooliman writes…
Obituary : Journalist Ebrahim Gangat: ‘His passing has left a huge void in SA Muslim media’
Ebrahim Gangat’s distinguished career may have been cut short by…
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‘Mass Durban Iftar’ was a huge success despite some criticisms
The first-ever mass iftar held in Durban was well attended and organizers say they plan to make it an annual event from…
Eid al-Fitr – ‘A time of joy and gratitude’
Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar Eid al-Fitr is a…
As Ramadan beckons, ‘commit to work for peace in a troubled world’
Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar We once again welcome the…
Muslims praised for protecting Malawian victims of Xenophobia
While the eThekweni Municipality has downplayed the attacks on Malawian…
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‘Those who abused political power for over 20 years are feckless cowards’
South Africans are witnessing a fierce propaganda war and an ugly battle for political survival within the corridors of power. A brutal political contest for supremacy is taking its toll on our leaders .We are sadly witnessing a gloomy war of attrition between the various…
Penny Appeal comedy show for Durban
By Al Qalam Reporter Penny Appeal charity has announced their first South African comedy tour, Penny ForA Laugh – hosted by Riaad Moosa – to highlight and raise funds for some of their local projects. The tour will feature an all-star line-up with Annalakshmi, Chris…