Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 04 December 2024 | 11:50 CAT A storm of corruption allegations...
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Invisible Disabilities: A Call for Workplace Inclusion and Empathy
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 03 December 2024 | 17:45 CAT A deeper understanding of invisible...
Unpacking the Syrian Conflict: Insights from Human Rights Journalist Andy Vermaut
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 3 December 2024 | 16:00 CAT 3 min read The Syrian conflict continues to evolve, with...
Pretoria Hijacking Hotspot for Cyclists
By Neelam Rahim Cyclists and joggers on Pretoria roads are reportedly under threat following several reported incidents of cyclists and joggers being attacked or hijacked at hotspots. Speaking to Radio Islam International, criminologist Guy Lamb said this happens in...
Sri Lanka ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeks entry into Thailand
By Neelam Rahim Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested entry into Thailand for a temporary stay in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests. Rajapaksa fled to Singapore on July 14 following...
Eskom Explain Proposed New Tariffs, Which Will Come into Effect from April Next Year If Nersa Approves
By Neelam Rahim There has been much debate and criticism after Eskom’s proposals in its new tariff plan to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa emerged. The proposed retail tariff plan is a revision of a 2020 submission to the regulator. If approved by Nersa,...
Migration crisis in South Africa and on the African continent
By Neelam Rahim Many people choose to migrate for various reasons, including better job opportunities, civil wars, and unstable economies are just some of the possible causes. In discussion with Radio Islam International is the South African Research Chair Initiative...
Russia Launches Iranian Satellite Amid Ukraine War Concerns
By Neelam Rahim An Iranian satellite launched by Russia blasted off Kazakhstan early on Tuesday. It went into orbit amid controversy that Moscow might use it to improve its surveillance of military targets in Ukraine. Radio Islam International is joined in discussion...
Eswatini’s king commends police on their efforts during last years pro democracy protests
Umamah Bakharia King Mswati III has praised the Eswatini police for the handling of last year's pro-democracy demonstrations in which dozens of protesters were killed. The people of Eswatini have been taking to the streets in demand of the end of the monarchy....
Africa4palestine Condemns Recent Attacks by Israeli Lobby on Naledi Pandor
By Neelam Rahim Human rights NGO Africa4Palestine has condemned recent attacks against South Africa’s Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor by members of the Israeli lobby. According to the NGO, they are tired of what they call the endless insults by the...
ActionSA Dissolves Kwazulu-Natal PEC Following Two Resignations
By Neelam Rahim ActionSA’s Senate met last night and decided to dissolve the party’s Provincial Executive Committee. This follows the resignation of the ActionSA’s interim eThekwini regional chairperson Busisiwe Ntshingila. She quit, claiming the opposition party is...
New KZN Premier Will Have Little Authority over Province: IFP
By Neelam Rahim The IFP has welcomed the election of Nomusa Dube-Ncube as the first female premier of KwaZulu-Natal but says she will have little authority over the province. Dube-Ncube was the province’s finance MEC before being elected to the position after the...
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