Opinion and Analysis Articles

The Urine Trade in Gaza: When Aid Becomes a Test of Dignity

By Alaa, Freed Captive 29 June 2025 | 14:15 CAT 2-min read Gaza Strip, 2025 - In a narrow alley of one of Gaza's devastated neighbourhoods, a woman whispers to another: "I need your urine sample. They said I have to be pregnant to get the tablets." In an increasingly...

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...

Media Lens | Africa’s Rising Challenges: A Continent at a Crossroads in 2025

by | | Africa, News, Opinion and Analysis

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 28 May 2025 | 11:45 CAT As Africa enters 2025, it faces a complex...

The Debrief Report: Ramaphosa’s Oval Office gamble – “A risk that might just pay off”

by | | Opinion and Analysis

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 26 May 2025 | 15:00 CAT 3 min read Last week was a significant one for global...

ASRI Report: Budget Blues — South Africans Face Silent Tax as Government Balances on Fiscal Tightrope

by | | News, Opinion and Analysis, Political (opinion), South Africa

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 23 May 2025 | 10:45 CAT After much political wrangling and...

Middle East Report – Dr James M. Dorsey

by | | Opinion and Analysis

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 22 February 2025 | 20:00 CAT 2 min read Hamas is moving swiftly to complete the first phase of its prisoner exchange deal while simultaneously offering a second phase to pre-empt Donald Trump’s resettlement plan and increase pressure...

Africa’s Green Skills Crisis: Can we train enough Experts in time?

by | | Opinion and Analysis

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 22 February 2025 | 19:30 CAT 2 min read As climate change worsens, Africa faces a dire shortage of skilled professionals needed to restore wetlands, reforest landscapes, and build sustainable cities. Dr Matthew Weaver, from the...

A Mum’s Guide to Ramadhaan

by | | Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 19 February 2025 | 12:15 CAT 3 min read As the countdown to Ramadhaan begins, many mums feel a deep sense of excitement, knowing they can experience this sacred month with their little ones. The thought of decorating the home, setting...

Will the Government of National Unity Last? Qaanitah Hunter Weighs in on the Debrief Report

by | | Opinion and Analysis, Political (opinion)

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 18 February 2025 | 16:00 CAT 3 min read In a recent interview on Radio Islam, seasoned journalist and political analyst Qaanitah Hunter provided insight into the stability of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU. She...

Trump’s Gaza comments revive fears of forced Palestinian displacement

by | | Opinion and Analysis

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 14 February 2025 | 15:30 CAT 5 min read Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Gaza have reignited concerns over the forced removal of Palestinians from their homeland. Trump suggested that the United States should...

Navigating the Ethics of AI in the Context of Human Rights: An Islamic Perspective

by | | Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)

Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 14 February 2025 | 10:15 CAT 2 min read In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the ethical questions surrounding its use are becoming increasingly complex. From the exploitation of creators' work to the automation of entire...