Moulana Ebrahim Moosa 28 May 2024 | 10:51 a.m. SAST With no clear-cut choices on the best party or candidate to back,...
Elections 2024 Articles
An overview of Radio Islam’s election coverage
28 May 2024 | 10:32 a.m. SAST This election season, Radio Islam International’s news coverage has offered a diverse...
LBF calls for separation of political and administrative processes
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 27 may 2024 | 17:09 SAST 1-minute read [video width="480" height="854"...
One third of voters still undecided who to vote for. How can parties sway them?
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 21 May 2024 | 12:23 p.m SAST 1-minute read As voting day edges ever closer, political parties’ campaigns are going full steam ahead to garner votes from the section of the electorate that is still undecided. More than a third...
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[Watch] Is it permissible to vote in a non-Muslim country?
A Muslim's vote is an amaanah (trust) - Mufti Shafiq Jakhura
Why are the terms ‘Apartheid’ and ‘genocide’ absent from the DA’s vocabulary?
During the debate held in Durban last week, Dr Imran Keeka of the DA responded to this burning question. ...
Exploring election build up through the lens of international coverage
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 21 May 2024 | 10:20 a.m. SAST Marking thirty years of democracy, this election is not just a test of our political institutions but also a reflection of our nation's enduring spirit and resilience. International coverage of...
A Scholarly Approach to Voting: “The Muslim Voter’s Guide Series”
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 4-minute read 21 May 2024 | 10:25 CAT With the national and provincial elections of South Africa scheduled for May 29, 2024, the Muslim community now has access to a valuable new resource: "The Muslim Voter’s Guide Series." This...
I will give the ANC 5/10 for their performance over the last 30 years- Dr Ismail Vadi
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 21 May 2024 | 09:47 a.m. SAST https://youtu.be/5WxnrsFwuGI Former ANC MP and MEC Dr Ismail Vadi chats with Radio Islam about the country's progress 30 years after democracy, the future of the ANC, and the importance of...
Civil Society Groups voice concerns over Ministerial Panel for Electoral Reform
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 21 May 2024 | 09:30 CAT 2 min read Several prominent civil society organisations have raised alarms over the recent appointment of individuals to the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel by the Minister of Home Affairs. The groups,...
Importance of Democracy
Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people. It is a form of government that respects the fundamental human right of citizens to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives. But why is democracy so important? Let’s delve into the...
Analysis: MK party’s ‘people’s mandate’
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 20 May 2024 | 22:28 SAST 2-minute read This past weekend, the MK party released its manifesto at the historic Orlando Stadium in Soweto. The event drew a large crowd and marked a significant moment for the party, as it seeks...
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