New research shows cigarette ban  could save more than 10 000 lives in South Africa

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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 23 October 2024 | 10:20 CAT 2-minute read A study conducted by a team of researchers from across the globe found that banning tobacco sales to people born between 2006 and 2010 could significantly reduce global lung cancer...

The Africa Report

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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 22 October 2024 | 12:49 p.m. CAT 3-minute read The 16th BRICS Summit, hosted by Russia in the city of Kazan, began today, marking a significant moment in the organisation’s history. This year’s summit is notable as it is the...

Exposing the mechanics of fraud: How high-ranking officials in SA acquire and conceal ill-gotten gains

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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 22 October 2024 | 10:44 CAT 2-minute read Concerns have been raised about the increase in the phenomenon of high-ranking officials and state actors who live lavish lifestyles funded by ill-gotten gains. When they are caught,...

Concerns raised about Halaal status of meat in Saudi Arabia

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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 21 October 2024 | 22:09 SAST 2-minute read The ongoing debate around the halaal status of meats in the kingdom has garnered more attention recently, particularly concerning a procedure known as the vertical cut. Speaking to...

Palestine Report

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Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 21 October 2024 | 12:12 SAST 4-minute read Israeli occupation forces (IOF) last week released video footage shortly after announcing the killing of Yahya Sinwar. The video, which showed the last moments of the Hamas leader’s...