Social (opinion) Articles

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 24 August 2023 | 17:30 CAT 1 min read In South Africa, the law is clear. It has consistently emphasised the significance of preserving a meaningful bond between a child and both parents unless the child's welfare is in danger and...

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 20 August 2023 | 15:05 SAST 3-min read The Barbie movie, released on July 21, 2023, has enjoyed great success, and reportedly crossed the $1.2 billion threshold in global box office earnings on August 15, 2023. Despite its...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 16 August 2023 | 12:00 CAT 2 min read With the passing of Women's Month, applying for child support for many women in South Africa remains one of the most daunting tasks. Daily, there are several requests on forums for assistance in...

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 18 August 2023 | 19:00 CAT 2 min read The digital world has transformed how we go about our daily lives, with the average person spending around 6 hours a day on their phones, connected to the internet. With most of the...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 8 August 2023 | 22:00 CAT 2 min read A few months ago, I reported that one of the local businesses within the Norwood area in Johannesburg had been hit with this scam, and after months, this scam has picked up traction once again....

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 21 July 2023 | 20:12 CAT New research suggests you can add years or even decades onto your lifespan by following some basic healthy habits by middle age. Lifestyle factors like getting enough exercise while avoiding...

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2-minute read 30 July 2023 | 18:08 CAT Elder alienation is becoming so common within our communities, and this could be due to various reasons such as children moving away, family issues and more commonly, it is also because of...

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...

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...