14 May 2026 | 12:50 CAT 4-minute read Trump’s China visit Donald Trump’s May 2026 state visit to Beijing marks his...
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13 May 2026 | 13:50 CAT 4-minute read US President Donald Trump is travelling to Beijing for a high-stakes, two-day...
The President’s Speech
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 12 May 2026 3-minute read In a speech given on Monday night, President Cyril...
Lebanon: A Sacrificial Lamb
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 27 April 2026 3-minute read In an interview with Ml Junaid Kharsany, Professor Jeff Halper, director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, stated that Israel, in its endeavour to implement the Abrahamic Accords,...
City Power In Debt
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 28 April 2026 3-minute read Fuel supplier African Rhino Fuels has launched legal action against City Power, a Johannesburg power utility, alleging its non-payment for 250 000 litres of diesel in July 2025. Struggling to keep...
Global Order Under Pressure – Kenneth Roth Warns of a Dangerous Drift Toward Power Over Principle
Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 28 April 2026 | 2-minute read LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE At a time when the world feels increasingly combustible, questions about the strength and relevance of international law are no longer confined to lecture halls or...
The Asia Pacific Report
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 23 April 2026 | 12:15 CAT 4-minute read Filipino migrant workers cannot return to Middle East Over 40 000 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are currently stranded or unable to return to the Middle East due to airspace...
A Frozen Conflict
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 22 April 2026 3-minute read Trump’s announcement of an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, while continuing the blockade at the behest of Pakistan, has left the conflict in the Middle East unresolved. In an...
Pakistan’s Role As Mediator
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 20 April 2026 1-minute read Pakistan’s field marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded separate diplomatic visits aimed at ending the Israel/US and Iran conflict. Marium Kamal, political analyst and...
The Middle East Report
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 17 April 2026 | 13:25 CAT 3-minute read Politics obstruct US-Iran nuclear deal The announcement of a ten-day agreement that aims to pause Israel’s intense six-week onslaught on Lebanon has brought a sense of relief to Beirut....
The Best Man For The Job?
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 16 April 2026 2-minute read Roelf Meyer has been appointed as South Africa’s ambassador to the US, sparking much debate following the turbulent relations between the two countries. While some feel that Meyer’s skin colour,...
The Asia Pacific Report
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 16 April 2026 | 13:16 CAT 3-minute read The conflict in Myanmar is worsening, with rising civilian deaths, displacement, and questions arising about whether recent political moves are bringing any peace. Reports point to...
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