‘We are not a SA that belongs to all’
It is heartbreaking to watch as our country being torn apart by mindless violence. Migration has been a fundamental part of South African history. At this critical juncture we are not ‘a South Africa that…
Category Archives: Letters to the Editor
Modi’s civilian award just days after ‘genocide’
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to go ahead with awarding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi its highest civilian award on Saturday is a slap in the face to the people of Kashmir who continue to…
Palestine-Kashmir: ‘Two sides of same coin’
The Muslim Judicial Council (SA) is deeply concerned by the striking similarities in strategy and tactics employed by the Indian Government in Kashmir, to Apartheid Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. This follows a recent decision by…
‘Nigeria must release Shaykh Ibrahim Zakzaky’ – Media Review Network
The Media Review Network (MRN) expresses its grave concern at the continued incarceration of Shaykh Ibrahim Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). Together with his wife they have been languishing in…
US could attack Iran with cyber malware
As tensions rise between Iran and the U.S, the Cyber Command will make much use of hyper-aggressive malware to attack Iran’s command and control systems. In today’s super hi-tech military environment, nothing in the military…
SAMNET complaint to SA defence minister Nosiviwe Mpisa-Nqakulu on hijab discrimination at SANDF
Honourable Minister RE: COMPLAINT/ RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION AT SANDF The South African Muslim Network expresses our extreme concern and disappointment at the manner in which officers are treated for practicing certain aspects of their religion. We…
‘US must stop beating war drums on Iran’
Whilst we were busy in the elections, the US has been ratcheting up the escalating tensions in the Hormuz Straits, Iran’s lifeline. Under the radar but with the connivance of Saudi Arabia and countries in…
With Omar-al-Bashir ousted, the Sudanese ‘won’t allow another military dictatorship’
Recycling of military dictators is a norm within the body politic of Africa The Media Review Network (MRN) express the sentiments of many who advocate changes in the political leadership on the African continent, especially…
South African Jews: ‘We welcome the downgrade of SA Embassy in Israel’
We, members of the South African Jewish community, welcome the downgrade of the South African Embassy in Israel to a liaison office. We, together with our progressive Jewish Israeli allies, have been consistent in supporting…
‘Building fancy masjids not part of sunnah’
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…