Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 26 May 2025 | 15:00 CAT 3 min read Last week was a significant one for global...
Opinion and Analysis Articles
ASRI Report: Budget Blues — South Africans Face Silent Tax as Government Balances on Fiscal Tightrope
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 23 May 2025 | 10:45 CAT After much political wrangling and...
Middle East Report – European shifts, Qatari complications and Iran’s nuclear tipping point
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 23 May 2025 | 13:00 CAT 2 min read Geopolitical currents appear to be shifting...
Regaining Your Energy Post-Ramadan
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 21 April 2024 | 12:41 CAT As Ramadan concludes, it's the perfect moment for our bodies to recalibrate and replenish. This article delves into post-Ramadan nutrition, highlighting the power of minor adjustments in...
Scepticism lingers despite respite: Questions arise over long-term power supply stability
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 19 April 2024 | 16:30 CAT 3 min read Eskom has not enforced load-shedding for nearly 23 days, marking its longest respite from power cuts since December 2023. This has spurred speculation among the public about potential interference...
Unveiling the Ethical Dilemma: The Truth Behind Shein and Temu’s Low Prices
Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 19 April 2024 | 15:15 CAT 2 min read In the digital age, the allure of bargain hunting has reached new heights with the rise of online retailers like Shein and Temu. South African consumers, drawn by their pocket-friendly prices,...
Court upholds London school’s ban on prayer rituals, stirring debate on religious freedom
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 19 April 2024 | 11:00 CAT 5 min read In a case sparking a national debate on religious freedoms in schools, a Muslim pupil in the United Kingdom has seen her court challenge against a prestigious London school's prohibition on prayer...
Trump’s Criminal Trial: Unprecedented legal battle with Political ramifications looms
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 18 April 2024 | 13:30 CAT 5 min read Former President Donald Trump is facing his first criminal trial, which is centred around 34 counts of fraud related to hush-money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election; it...
Middle East Report – Dr James M. Dorsey
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 12 April 2024 | 13:30 CAT 2 min read In war-torn Palestine, Syria, and Yemen, successive generations face bleak prospects with little hope for the future. According to Dr James M. Dorsey, award-winning journalist and scholar,...
Navigating culture, career, and faith: Challenges faced by Muslim women academics in South Africa
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 4 April 2024 | 16:00 CAT 4 min read Muslim women academics in South Africa face significant hurdles as they strive to balance their cultural, professional, and religious identities. From workplace discrimination to societal...
Middle East Report – Dr James M. Dorsey
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 22 March 2024 | 15:00 CAT 2 min read According to award-winning journalist and scholar Dr James M. Dorsey, the fundamental gap between Israel and Hamas regarding what a ceasefire would represent is whether it would be permanent or...
Middle East report – Dr James M. Dorsey
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 15 March 2024 | 14:30 CAT 2 min read Amidst failed attempts to secure a Gaza ceasefire ahead of Ramadan, innocent civilians in Gaza are left in limbo. The stark disparity between Israel's and Hamas' negotiation demands exacerbates...
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