BDS-South Arica and other activists groups have heaved a sigh of relief after Brimstone Investment Corporation – the holding JSE listed company of Clover Dairies – bowed to immense pressure to pull out of R4.8-million…
By Al Qalam reporter South Africans are huge fans of German cars – in fact in some parts of the country we have arguably the largest number of German cars per square kilometre. But sometimes…
By Hamid Shalizi JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Reuters) – During a lull in Afghanistan’s never-ending war, before the fighting season resumes once again in the spring, Taliban fighters recall laying down their Kalashnikovs and, for a brief…
But why would Arab governments who have Muslim majority populations, be venting hatred against fellow Muslims? Iqbal Jassat provides the answers. It ought not to surprise anyone that autocratic Arab regimes, rightwing groups in Europe,…
Media personality Tahiya Moosa joined 18 other South Africans on a trip to Palestine. Here she recounts the highlights of her experience. Palestine, the word we hear on the news, the people who are suffering…
It has become common practice for masjids to become extravagant and opulent in its building and structure. Large amounts of money are being collected to firstly build the masjid and then to maintain it. With…
By Al Qalam Reporter With elections just over a month away, Radio Islam International and the South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) have organised an interactive public debate involving a broad spectrum of politicians to go…
By Charlotte Graham-McLay Brenton Tarrant, the self-confessed white supremacist accused of killing 50 people at two Christchurch mosques last month, has been charged with 50 counts of murder and 39 counts of attempted murder before…
By Al Qalam Reporter Eid-ul-Fitr may be some time away but two Islamic organizations are already collecting and packing Eid gifts for displaced Syrian children. The Caring Sisters Network in association with Al Quds Foundation…
By Al Qalam Reporter Firebrand Palestinian political activist and human rights lawyer, Lema Nazeeh (31) of Ramallah will be holding two interactive sessions this afternoon (Friday). The first one – for ladies only – will…