There is stiff opposition to the planned visit by the former Israeli Prime Minister, Shimon Peres, reports Ismail Suder. The proposed visit to South Africa by the ageing former Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres…
By Al Qalam Reporter The Iqraa Trust has donated mini-mobile libraries to three Primary Schools in the Umlazi District, Umbumbulu circuit in an effort to help combat illiteracy in the country. “We want all our…
In its heyday, the Muslim Youth Movement was a vibrant voice against Apartheid, but today’s challenges are different. Thandile Kona, President of the MYM explains plans of charting a new course. The year 2015 closed…
Several Durban families had warmly hosted 19 American students in their homes, a move that organisers hope will help break barriers and de-mystify Muslims and Islam, writes Ismail Suder. Nineteen students from a prestigious American…
By Imraan Buccus Recent expressions of racism force us to re-focus our energies on building a new and harmonious society. Not surprisingly, there has been an intense debate around this in the national conversation. Particularly…
By Na’eem Jeenah Every so often the issue of racism becomes a matter of South African national debate. For many in this country, of course, racism does not exist only when the Penny Sparrows and…
It is evident that there exists amongst us a select group of demagogues who have not accepted the political reality of a democratic and non-racial South Africa.’ It is indeed tragic and sad that we…
It is indeed tragic that two of the most powerful nations in the Middle East, namely Saudi Arabia and Iran are in a confrontational state over events in this strategic area. It is only they…
The Health Professions Council of South Africa has vehemently denied allegations that it is discriminating against foreign trained doctors. Ismail Suder reports. Hundreds of student doctors studying in China are worried that they may not…
By Bonnie Malkin A simple spelling mistake has led to a 10-year-old Muslim boy being interviewed by British police over suspected links to terrorism. The boy, who lives in Accrington in Lancashire, wrote in his…