We commend African leaders for condemning corruption and openly describing it as ‘cancer’ that is destroying African economies, writes Dr Mustafa Mheta As we celebrate 58 years since the formation of the Organization of the…
The BBC has removed a series of educational videos about Palestine and the origins of the ongoing Israeli occupation and ethnic cleansing, following pressure from a pro-Israel lobbyist organisation, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The…
The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) decided to boycott Israeli cinematic productions, in protest against the recent aggression on the Gaza Strip and the continuing violation of Palestinian rights. DIFF declined the participation of Director…
Palestinian Authority leaders are more concerned on how much international air money it can take for the re-building of Gaza, writes Ramona Wadi During each major Israeli offensive against Gaza, the Palestinian Authority is careful…
As we approach local government elections, political killings are likely to increase even though Minister Cele talks of a decline. South Africa has a serious problem with political violence and the problem is overwhelmingly concentrated…
Palestinians are not holding their breath that things would be better with a new Israeli government, writes an Al Qalam Reporter Despite Benjamin Netanyahu being booted out and a new Government is to take over, Palestine watchers…
Al Qalam Reporter The African National Congress (ANC) has dipped its revolutionary flag in honour of one of its most dedicated and selfless cadres, Ambassador Ismael Coovadia. Ambassador Coovadia was a long-standing member of the…
Gaza officials are pleading for global international humanitarian aid – and South Africans need to open their hearts and their pockets, writes an Al-Qalam reporter. In Durban, a peaceful protest march will take place on…
By Fadeel Hassen The call of Al-Aqsa is a ligitimate call to true unity-in-purpose, away from unicity in diversity. Al-Aqsa’s call is the dividing line that separates the men from the boys, leaders from followers…
First of all, YOU can do much in support of Palestine. The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) urges you to continue making dua and other supplications for the people in Palestine. You can donate towards…