Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 4-minute read 22 May 2025 | 10:45 CAT As Israel's military assault on Gaza...
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Africa Report: Sudan’s Civil War Intensifies Amid Drone Strikes and Humanitarian Collapse
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 08 January 2025 | 14:04 CAT Sudan’s brutal civil war continues to...
US Funding Cuts Threaten South Africa’s HIV and TB Research Gains
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 20 May 2025 | 11:05 CAT South Africa’s longstanding leadership in...
Medical Charity, MSF warns of Gaza Health system collapse amidst ongoing attacks
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 1 March 2024 | 12:00 CAT 5 min read The situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza, continues to deteriorate despite ceasefire talks. Medical facilities like Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis struggle to...
Unveling The Bela Bill: A Critical Examination with Enver Surty
Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 29 February 2024 | 23:50 CAT 2 min read Since the dawn of democracy in 1994, South Africa has undergone significant transformations across various sectors, striving for equity and balance in its societal fabric. Amidst this...
Human Rights Commission to investigate arrest of teen girl because of her dark skin
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 29 February 2024 | 17:19 CAT A 15-year-old girl was left traumatised after she was arrested by the police and locked up in a police holding cell after she failed to produce an ID to prove she was not an illegal...
Numsa accuses Putco of mistreating suspended workers
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 29 February 2024 | 14:00 CAT 4 min read The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has levelled accusations against bus operator Putco, alleging mistreatment of over 120 suspended workers, predominantly bus drivers,...
Deepfake technology: The need for specific legislation in SA to protect image rights
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 29 February 2024 | 12:22 p.m. SAST 2 minute read It’s been dubbed the 21st century’s response to Photoshop—but on steroids. A product of deep learning and artificial intelligence, deepfakes involve the manipulation of images...
DA Chief Whip opposes proposed tariffs for Umkomaas dam project
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 29 February 2024 | 08:09 CAT The DA in Msunduzi vehemently opposes the proposed tariffs imposed on residents, which will go towards constructing the Umkomaas dam. The National Water Department has revealed that the...
KZN records highest number of Rhino poaching cases amidst growing concerns over declining population
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 28 February 2024 | 14:30 CAT 2 min read The battle to protect South Africa's iconic rhinoceros population has taken a grim turn, with KwaZulu-Natal emerging as the new hotspot for rhino poaching. Despite a growing percentage of rhinos...
Palestinian woman to be first female foreign minister in PA cabinet reshuffle
Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 28 February 2024 | 13:30 CAT 2 min read In a historic move, a Palestinian woman is set to become the first female foreign minister under a rebranded and reformed Palestinian Authority. After Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh's...
Ramaphosa nominates Mandisa Maya as the country’s next Chief Justice
Sameera Casmod | sameeraa@radioislam.co.za 28 February 2024 | 12:43 p.m. SAST 2 minute read Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has been nominated as the country’s next Chief Justice. Alongside Maya’s nomination, Judge Dumisani Hamilton Zondi has been nominated as the...
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