Gaza boys taste freedom for first time in South Africa
By Al Qalam Reporter For 18 teenagers from Gaza who arrived in Cape Town to play soccer with local teams, this is their first taste of freedom – until they return home – said be…
KIA Sportage remains popular
By Al Qalam reporter With over 5 millions vehicles sold across the globe, the Sportage is immensely popular and is among Kia’s most successful derivatives. The SUV market in SA is highly competitive and the…
‘Charming Istanbul’s my home now’
Social activist and copywriter, Tahiya Moosa (28), formerly of Durban, has lived in Turkey for five years. She volunteers at an NGO involved in youth empowerment. She tells why Istanbul holds so much appeal. When…
There is a thread running through Sri Lanka’s cycles of violence
Sri Lanka’s minorities – including its Christians and Muslims – have paid a high price for the state’s failure to protect them, writes Farah Mihlar in The Guardian. As mass burials for some of the…
Elections, the left and the normalization of our politics
By Imraan Buccus Democracy came late to South Africa. India received its independence in 1947, Ghana in 1957 and Kenya in 1963. All of these countries have gone through the thrill of freedom and then…
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‘My indoor garden… 13 floors high’
Journalist Ismail Suder tells how his new hobby – “apartment gardening” – provides fresh organic greens… and helps him keep a calmer…
Zuleikha Mayat (93): A true Indian Delight
Despite a lifetime of serving, noted humanitarian Dr Zuleikha Mayat…
Operation Kerala: How M. L. Sultan family tracked down relatives in India after a century of separation
The M.L. Sultan family and the public paid tribute to…
Ramaphosa praises book by Mohamed Enver Surty – In Pursuit of Dignity
By Al Qalam Reporter AWQAF-South Africa has just published a…
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As Ramadan beckons, ‘commit to work for peace in a troubled world’
Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar We once again welcome the most anticipated month on the Islamic calendar, the blessed month of Ramadan. …
Muslims praised for protecting Malawian victims of Xenophobia
While the eThekweni Municipality has downplayed the attacks on Malawian…
New Zealand is a reminder of a global right wing current
By Imraan Buccus The world is reeling from the senseless…
Storm over Ballito Masjid plan: DA says ANC using case for voter support
The DA says it wants facts placed before it regarding…
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‘Be flexible in taking up job opportunities other than the ones you are seeking’
By Al Qalam Reporter The Muslim Youth Movement of South Africa (MYM) held a workshop in Durban to inspire unemployed youngsters to sharpen their CV’s in their job applications– and to be flexible in taking up job opportunities other than the ones they were seeking. The…
Elections – SA party break down and who stands with Palestine?
By Anees Teladia With elections commencing soon, supporters of Palestine need to put increased pressure on political parties and raise the question of Palestine. This piece elaborates on the various party stances and attempts to provide the reader with insight into which party would serve…