Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 7 September 2023 | 11:30 CAT 2 min read For decades, Iran had been scrutinised for...
Social (opinion) Articles
Samoosa vs Golden Pocket: A battle for the taste buds of South Africa
Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 31 August 2023 | 06:00 CAT 1 min read Samoosas are a popular snack in South...
The art of sustainable living – simple steps for a greener lifestyle
Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 25 August 2023 | 11:00 CAT 1 min read Over recent years, sustainable...
Elder Alienation
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...
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...
Employee Wellness and its Importance
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 4-minute read 13 July 2023 | 19:14 CAT Working long hours, according to a study done by the WHO and International Labour Organization in 2021, which included 13 countries in three WHO regions (America, Europe, and Western...
Why wellness and self-care is more important during winter
By Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 3 July 2023 | 19:00 CAT 2 min read Winter brings a range of conditions, from the common cold to pneumonia to seasonal affective disorders, making it increasingly crucial for us not to neglect aspects of well-being and...
How to keep screen time at healthy levels through the holidays
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2-minute read 04 July 2023 | 22:15 CAT With the Holidays in full swing, many of us can't help our kids find the balance between screen time and playtime. The reality is that many of our kids have replaced conventional toys with...
Community Health Workers are more important than ever
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2-minute read 01 July 2023 | 16:44 CAT Community health workers are more important than ever. This is especially important in light of the proposed introduction of the National Health Insurance or NHI scheme. From the Bhekisisa...