Opinion and Analysis Articles

Sheringham Road – health crisis in Overport

Ahmedy Fakroodeen | Citizen Journalist 21 July 2023: 00:00 CAT 2 min read As you walk or drive by, the sight is an eyesore, and the stench is enough to make one vomit. When you see rats scouring the garbage, you might think you are standing on a road in a war-torn...

The sacrifices we are willing to make to stay online

Mumtaz Saley | mumtazs@icloud.com 19 July 2023 | 13:30 CAT 1 min read Our cell phones have become an appendage to our bodies. We won’t dare leave them at home; we use them for everything from scheduling to keeping in touch online. But this appendage comes at a high...

Is there value for social media in your business?

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2-minute read 17 July 2023 | 17:05 CAT Social media is a great platform to connect people from around the world; in some way or another, it has become something that we all are used to, allowing us to connect to people and our...

Healthy coping mechanisms for stress triggers

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 13 July 2023 | 00:00 CAT 2 min read In today's fast-paced world, stress has become increasingly common and an inevitable part of our lives. Stress is a natural reaction to the inability to cope with specific demands and...

Beware of Counterfeit Zam Zam Water

by | | Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 28 February 2024 | 13:30 CAT 1 min read As Ramadan nears and the tradition of...

Middle East Report – Israel and US Allies Intensify Efforts to Discredit Qatar as Mediator Between Hamas and Israeli Government

by | | Opinion and Analysis, Political (opinion)

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 23 February 2024 | 19:00 CAT 2 min read Israel and its staunch US allies are...

When your hopes are dashed..

by | | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Religious (opinion)

Shakirah Hunter Life is full of ups and downs. You have this incredible excitement when you feel like you are at the cusp of change , when you can feel a goal within your grasp. The feeling of achieving a long term goal. You might be waiting for a new job , awaiting a...

Ex-finance Minister Wins Costa Rica’s Presidency Runoff Vote

by | | News, Opinion and Analysis, Political (opinion), World

By Umamah Bakharia The former finance minister, Rodrigo Chaves, who surprised many by making it into Costa Rica's presidential runoff vote, has won the country's presidency. Economist Rodrigo Chaves had 53% of the vote, compared to 47% for former...

Study Shows That Tobacco Ban Effected South Africa’s Revenue Stream

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

By Umamah Bakharia Had the government substantially increased the excise tax rather than banned the sale of tobacco products in 2020, it would have achieved a similar public health outcome. It would have received more revenue and presumably not further entrenched in...

Know your Allah Ash Shaheed – Ml Sulaimaan Ravat – Episode 22

by | | Podcasts, Religious (opinion)

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Know your Allah Al Baith – Ml Sulaimaan Ravat – Episode 21

by | | Podcasts, Religious (opinion)

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Know your Allah Al Mujeeb – Ml Sulaimaan Ravat – Episode 20

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The importance of consistency in Islam

by | | Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)

Naseerah Nanabhai 26:04:2022 Consistency means behaving or performing similarly; it also refers to carrying out specific actions repeatedly. Consistency is a crucial habit for success, as you most likely will not achieve great things if you do not consistently make...