Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 29 August 2025 | 14:15 CAT The question of who should step into...
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Dr Taskeen Fathima Docrat: Researching Rooibos
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 28 August 2025 3-minute read A scientist turning a proudly South African...
The Middle East Report
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 29 August 2025 | 11:41 CAT 3-minute read Gaza ceasefire mediators have...
New Law Could Blacklist Parents Who Default on Child Maintenance Payments
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 8 November 2024 | 13:45 CAT 2 min read Parents who skip child maintenance payments could soon be blacklisted under a new initiative aimed at boosting accountability. The Department of Justice and the Social Justice Foundation are...
ANC Study Group on Basic Education Defends BELA Bill Against Criticism
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 08 November 2024 | 13:37 CAT While growing opposition to the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, the African National Study Group on Basic Education has come forward to clarify its stance. While parties...
Constitutional Court considers landmark case on parental leave reform in South Africa
Azra Hoosen |ah@radioislam.co.za 8 November 2024 | 11:00 CAT 2 min read The Constitutional Court is considering a landmark case that could reshape parental leave laws in South Africa. The case challenges the current maternity leave provisions under the Basic...
IRR: NHI Funding Remains Unrealistic and Unclear
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 08 November 2024 | 07:51 CAT The recent proposal to fund South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) through the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has drawn sharp criticism from the Institute for Race Relations...
Teachers Union EUSA Criticizes SADTU’s Actions Against School Governing Body
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 07 November 2024 | 16:26 CAT In a strong rebuke, the Educators Union of South Africa (EUSA) has voiced its disapproval of recent remarks by the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) directed at the school...
OUTA wants a critical review of the electoral system to strengthen democracy
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 07 November 2024 | 14:23 CAT In a recent submission to South Africa's Electoral Reform Consultation Panel (ERCP), the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has raised significant concerns about the inclusivity and...
ERRA objects Eskom’s tariff hikes, citing economic burden on residents
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 7 November 2024 | 13:00 CAT 2 min read The eThekwini Ratepayers and Residents Association (ERRA) has objected to Eskom's proposed tariff hikes for the 2026-2028 financial years, calling them unjustified and harmful to residents and...
Heavy rains cause widespread damage across Msunduzi wards in KZN
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 7 November 2024 | 11:30 CAT 2 min read Severe storms have left a trail of destruction across ten wards in Msunduzi, impacting schools and hospitals and causing power outages for many residents. In an interview with Radio Islam, Mayor...
OUTA challenges Eskom’s proposed 66% tariff increase as excessive
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 7 November 2024 | 10:30 CAT 2 min read The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has opposed Eskom’s application for a 66% electricity price increase over the next three years, arguing it is excessive and unaffordable for South...
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