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Political (opinion) Articles
Hormuz, uranium and the struggle for power
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 22 June 2026 | 13:42 3-minute read US President Trump and Iranian officials...
ASRI Report: South Africa’s Political and Corruption Challenges in Focus
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 12 December 2025 This week’s ASRI Report highlighted pressing...
ASRI Report: A Tumultuous Week for South Africa – Diplomacy, Corruption, and Coalition Tensions Under Scrutiny
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 04 October 2025 | 14:28 CAT As South Africa grapples with mounting diplomatic and domestic challenges, the week’s events have cast a revealing light on the country’s governance fragility and its shifting place in...
ASRI Report | Helen Zille, the Mask of Efficiency, and the Cost of Denial
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 26 September 2025 | 14:53 CAT In this week’s Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute’s (ASRI Report), Senior Research Associate at ASRI and Political Analyst Dr Imraan Baccus weighed in on Helen Zille’s...
Malema’s Millions? Money, Power and Patronage Unmasks Politics for Profit
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 15 September 2025 | 11:21 CAT A new book set to hit shelves, Malema, Money, Power and Patronage, is reigniting questions around the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and his financial dealings....
ASRI Report | Political Splintering, Gang Violence, and Walmart’s Entry into South Africa
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 13 September 2025 | 11:00 CAT South Africa’s political, social, and economic landscape is entering a turbulent phase marked by new splinter parties, rising crime, and shifting business dynamics. Speaking to Radio...
ASRI Report: The West’s Grip on Narrative Weakens as South Africa Emerges a Defiant Voice
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 01 August 2025 | 15:39 CAT South Africa is increasingly challenging the dominance of Western narratives, especially in the wake of the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza, which resumed on 18 March 2025. With over 1,000...
ASRI Report | KZN Power Play: Senzo Mchunu, Ramaphosa, and the ANC’s Precarious Balancing Act
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 18 July 2025 | 11:45 CAT President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, on a leave of absence rather than dismissing him outright has raised questions about internal...
ASRI Report: Explosive SAPS Corruption Allegations Signal Crisis of Governance
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 11 July 2025 | 10:08 CAT A week after an explosive public briefing by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, South Africa remains stunned by his sweeping allegations implicating...
Musk Floats U.S. Political Party: Disruption or Ego Trip?
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 08 July 2025 | 14:28 CAT Tech mogul Elon Musk has once again ignited political controversy, this time, not with rockets or artificial intelligence, but with a bold declaration: he’s starting his own political party...
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...
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