History will record,that Icon Winnie Mandela,was one of the most pivotal women of the 20th century. Her death robs South Africa of an extraordinary person, a woman passionate about her politics. She was a political…
Al Qalam Correspondent Responding to exceptional growth in Islamic banking in the Gauteng region, Al Baraka Bank this week officially opened its Rosebank branch which previously was a dedicated foreign exchange bureau. The move formed…
Permit me to open this letter with the urging that we must eschew and denounce terrorism and terrorist related conduct anywhere they may be perpetrated. In SA, we have a matter before our courts pertaining…
Former President Jacob Zuma has finally been charged on 16 counts of fraud. The law is essential to underpinning a stable society. It will survive the ignorance and whims of any dictator. If properly used,…
By Mark Critchley Since the formation of the Premier League, three ‘defensive’ players have won the PFA Player of the Year award, including its current holder N’Golo Kanté. On the other 22 occasions, the prize…
By Imraan Buccus Democracy is the lifeblood of any genuinely progressive project. A genuine progressive always works to build a culture of open and free debate and discussion. This is one of the central distinctions…
Shafiq Morton and Al Qalam Reporter AN innovative plan to establish healthcare and accommodation centres for the elderly across various towns and cities across the country are at an advanced stage, with the first such…
Durban-based Islamic Forum in association with the Association of Muslim Built Environment Professionals (AMBEP) will be hosting British architect and author Shahed Saleem on the overview of Muslim Architecture in Britain. The lecture will be…
Any chance for an early release of Pakistan’s top neuroscientist, Dr Aafia Siddique, has been dashed by Trump’s appointment of a new CIA director known for her detention and torture programs, writes Iqbal Jassat. Eight…
Ahed’s lawyer, Gaby Lasky, said it was decided to a plea because it was the best option that Palestinians can get in the military courts, writes Jaclynn Ashly. Imprisoned Palestinian teen activist Ahed Tamimi has…