‘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…
Category Archives: Letters to the Editor
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…
‘Come onboard for National Mosque Open Day’
The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) calls on Mosque trustees, Ulama, Imams and all Mosque representatives to come on board and join the 2019 National Mosque Open Day. The National Mosque Open Day campaign held…
‘Can whites be terrorists?’
Terror activities perpetrated by white extremists is seldom analysed to its roots in the mainstream global media because it would reveal the ugly truth about the hidden hands that manipulate so much of the murder,…
‘Military miscalculation by India or Pakistan can trigger nuclear warfare’
Tensions between India and Pakistan is still high after India launched an air raid into Pakistani territory which ended with one of its fighter jets shot down by Pakistan’s air force. Pakistan has graciously returned…
‘If you supported one-sided prayer for Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir, shame on you!’
I refer to an article in a Sunday newspaper headlined “Prayer held in Durban for soldiers killed in Kashmir” at which Ela Gandhi was the guest speaker at the event which was hosted by the…
COSATU – ‘Doing business with Israel helps to perpetuate Palestinian injustice’
COSATU has learned with excitement the news that the South African investment company, Brimstone, has taken a progressive decision to review its decision into being party to an Israeli buyout of South African dairy company,…
Clover’s R4.8bn selloff to Israeli firm: ‘Think again, be mindful of Palestinian plight’ – MRN
The Media Review Network (MRN) is dismayed that, according to media reports, Clover has been made a buyout offer of R4.8bn from investors led by Israel’s Central Bottling Company (CBC). Media reports have also indicated…