FORUM-ASIA reports shrinking civic space across Asia as HRD crackdowns increase 28 August 2025 | 09:15 CAT 2-minute...
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SASSA to Roll Out Biometric System to Curb Fraud
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 27 August 2025 | 15:35 CAT The South African Social Security...
SA sees surge in political party registrations
27 August 2025 | 10:10 CAT 2-minute read South Africa’s political landscape is becoming increasingly crowded, with the...
IRR Submissions Highlight Economic Challenges Amid NHI and Social Grant Proposals
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 01 December 2024 | 15:54 CAT Urgent calls for economic reform and sustainable fiscal strategies emerged this week as the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) submitted detailed recommendations to the National...
World AIDS Day: A Spotlight on South Africa’s HIV Fight
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 1 December 2024 | 11:11 CAT South Africa continues to grapple with the heavy burden of HIV/AIDS as the world commemorates World AIDS Day. With an estimated 7.8 million people living with HIV, the country remains...
Denmark’s AI-Driven Welfare System raises concerns over privacy and discrimination
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 30 November 2024 | 13:15 CAT 3 min read The Danish welfare authority, Udbetaling Danmark (UDK), faces allegations of discrimination against people with disabilities, low-income groups, migrants, refugees, and marginalised racial...
Middle East Report
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 29 November 2024 | 16:00 CAT 2 min read Addressing recent tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with both sides trading accusations of ceasefire violations, Dr. James M. Dorsey, Award-winning scholar & journalist, cautioned against...
Voices of Resistance: Cambridge students demand accountability on arms ties with Israel
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 29 November 2024 | 13:40 CAT 3 min read Cambridge University students have reignited pro-Palestine protests, accusing the institution of stalling on its promised review of arms investments linked to Israel’s actions in Gaza....
KZN’s economic growth stagnates amid budget pressures: KZN Finance MEC
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 29 November 2024 | 11:00 CAT 2 min read KwaZulu-Natal's economy is struggling to hit its stride, with growth projections falling short of their potential. Speaking during his mid-term budget adjustment speech, KwaZulu-Natal Finance...
Gauteng Police Warn Against Dangers of Pens-Down Parties
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 29 November 2024 | 10:40 CAT With the matric class 2024 completing their final exams, Gauteng Traffic Police have issued stern warnings about the dangers of pens-down parties, urging students and parents to...
Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders Back Swift Implementation of NHI – Chairperson Kgosi Seathlolo
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 29 November 2024 | 10:00 CAT 2 min read The National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders has thrown its full support behind the urgent implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI), calling it a critical step towards...
Black Friday Frenzy: Caution Against Scams and Debt Management Warnings
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 28 November 2024 | 19:20 CAT On the eve of Black Friday, consumers are urged to exercise caution as purchase scams and reckless spending are expected to surge during this shopping frenzy. South African banks,...
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