City of Johannesburg Loses R313 Million Grant Meant to Bolster Public Transport Infrastructure

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 06 May 2025 | 16:07 CAT “This is not only a financial loss. It’s a missed opportunity to improve the lives of thousands of Johannesburg’s residents,” says Eleanor Mavimbela, spokesperson for the Automobile...

Hunger Crisis in Eastern Cape Schools Raises Alarms Over Mismanagement of Nutrition Funds

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 06 May 2025 | 13:27 CAT Thousands of children across Eastern Cape schools are going hungry after schools reportedly ran out of surplus funds to purchase food, sparking widespread concern about the sustainability of...

South Sudan: MSF Sounds Alarm on Healthcare Challenges Amid Malaria Outbreaks

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 05 May 2025 | 17:00 CAT A fragile health system, recurring outbreaks, and inadequate infrastructure continue to undermine the fight against malaria in South Sudan. Medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans...

Vaping Crisis Among Teens Raises Mental Health Red Flags

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 04 May 2025 | 15:15 CAT The growing popularity of vaping among teenagers in South Africa is setting off alarm bells for mental health professionals, with new findings revealing deep-seated risks to adolescent...

Cape Town’s R100 Million Security Plan Raises Questions Amid Escalating Attacks on Municipal Workers

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 04 May 2025 | 11:30 CAT The City of Cape Town plans to deploy over 200 safety escort officers at a projected cost of R100 million to protect municipal staff following a concerning rise in attacks on workers. While...