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 multiple failed attempts, South Africa’s national budget has finally been tabled — but not without controversy. With increasing financial pressure and a...

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 across the region from Europe’s evolving stance on Israel’s war in Gaza, to the intricate role Qatar plays in mediation, and the increasingly delicate...

The Debrief Report – Qaanitah Hunter unpacks Ramaphosa-Trump tensions and trade talks

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 22 May 2025 | 12:20 CAT 3 min read As President Cyril Ramaphosa settles into Washington this week, tensions between South Africa and the United States loom large. In a conversation on Radio Islam’s The Debrief Report, political...

ASRI Report – Loftus five incident raised questions about protest rights and police conduct

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 16 May 2025 | 11:00 CAT 2 min read The arrest of five pro-Palestinian protesters at a recent football match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the limits of free speech and peaceful...

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...