Opinion and Analysis Articles

ANC Rebounds in Polls, but Experts Warn Stability Depends on Policy Clashes

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 24 June 2025 | 11:45 CAT A recent shift in public opinion has seen the ANC regain lost ground in national polls, with support rising from 32% in February to 40% by June. This comes after a volatile few months in...

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Closure: Global Ripples of a Geopolitical Shock

Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 24 June 2025 | 11:30 CAT 5-min read What Happened: A Critical Oil Choke-point Closed Iran’s parliament unanimously voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow channel linking the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. This route...

Are Waste Pickers Workers or Entrepreneurs? Rethinking Informality and Justice in South Africa’s Economy

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 20 June 2025 | 12:30 CAT 3 min read Informal work is woven into the fabric of South Africa's urban landscape. From street vendors setting up stalls before dawn to waste pickers collecting recyclables, these individuals are often...

ASRI Report: The Shadow of Kashmir Mirrors Palestine’s Pain

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 5-minute read 13 June 2025 | 14:43 CAT As global attention remains riveted on the devastation in Gaza, another decades-long occupation continues in silence in Kashmir. This week’s ASRI Report on Radio Islam International featured...

Malema’s Millions? Money, Power and Patronage Unmasks Politics for Profit

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 15 September 2025 | 11:21 CAT A new book set to hit shelves,...

ASRI Report | Political Splintering, Gang Violence, and Walmart’s Entry into South Africa

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 13 September 2025 | 11:00 CAT South Africa’s political, social,...

Public Servants Association Welcomes Landmark Ruling on Political Misuse of Public Funds

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 18 December 2024 | 15:24 CAT The Public Servants Association (PSA) has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal's landmark ruling, which mandates that former Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini repay over...

Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part8]

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Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part7]

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Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part6]

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Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part5]

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Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part3]

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Surah Al-Mu’minun [Part2]

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