Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 24 June 2025 | 11:30 CAT 5-min read What Happened: A Critical Oil Choke-point...
Opinion and Analysis Articles
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...
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...
Corruption threats, dead rabbits, and chatbots – A Tender war over water
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 9 May 2025 | 09:00 CAT 3 min read A dead rabbit and a bullet in an envelope. These are among the threats reportedly made in a tender corruption scandal involving Umgeni-Uthukela Water and a multinational construction firm. While the...
Middle East Report: Netanyahu’s Stance, Student Crackdowns and Regional Shifts Under the Spotlight
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 2 May 2025 | 14:40 CAT 3 min read The Middle East is going through major political and social shifts, with Israel’s hardline stance on Gaza, youth movements shaping U.S. policy and Arab countries reconsidering ties with Israel amid...
Middle East Report: Gaza Protests, Trump Diplomacy and Shifting Alliances
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 25 April 2025 | 13:00 CAT 2 min read In this week’s Middle East Report on Radio Islam International, Dr James Dorsey, award-winning scholar, journalist, and senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in...
Middle East Report: Netanyahu’s Gaza Strategy Falters as International Pressure Mounts
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 11 April 2025 | 12:00 CAT 2 min read Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategy to crush Palestinian resistance through the destruction of Hamas is "doomed to failure," according to Middle East analyst James Dorsey. Eighteen...
Middle East Report: Trump’s upcoming Middle East visit could shape Gaza ceasefire and post-war politics
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 4 April 2025 | 13:00 CAT 4 min read Former United States President Donald J. Trump is expected to visit the Middle East in May, with Saudi Arabia as the anchor point of his trip. Analysts suggest that this visit could bring about...
Lessons From The Past
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 01 April 2025 3 minute read In his opinion piece on where South Africa would be in 2025, Dr Pali Lehohla, professor of practice at the University of Johannesburg and former Statistician General of SA, says that the country saw...
Online Homeschooling: Unlocking Success Through Presence
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 22 March 2025 | 12:52 CAT With the rise of digital education, online homeschooling has gained significant traction among parents seeking alternative learning methods for their children. Experts stress that success...
Sleep Disorders in South Africa: Expert Insights on Causes, Risks and Solutions
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 19 March 2025 | 14:00 CAT 2 min read March is Sleep Awareness Month, highlighting the crucial role of good-quality sleep in maintaining overall well-being. However, for many, sleep disorders remain a persistent struggle, affecting...
Budget Deadlock: What it means for South Africans as lawmakers clash over VAT hike
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 18 March 2025 | 12:00 CAT 2 min read South Africa is facing a historic budget standoff, with lawmakers still debating Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s fiscal plan. At the heart of the issue is the proposed VAT hike, but tensions go...
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