Social (opinion) Articles

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 14 November 2023 | 20:45 CAT 2 min read In these unprecedented times, there is a growing need to consider targeted boycotts to express our collective voice. Worldwide, we have witnessed the ripple effect of such actions and the power...

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 13 November 2023 | 09:30 CAT 2 min read In a world where stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges have become increasingly prevalent, the healing power of art has emerged as a transformative force in promoting...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 6 November 2023 | 21:15 2-minute read Amid the ongoing conflict, a historic turning point has emerged, as the People's Public Court has risen in support of the rights of those living in Occupied Palestine. However, this is not a...

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 30 October 2023 | 10:00 CAT 2 min read In today's fast-paced digital world, technology has become integral to our daily lives, profoundly impacting how families interact and function. The digital landscape presents...

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 19 October 2023 | 10:00 CAT 2 min read Studies have shown that the power of language extends beyond the realm of individual interactions. The words used in media, advertisements, and political discourse can influence...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 17 October 2023 | 11:00 CAT 2 min read In the last few years, I can safely say we have seen it all, and recently, like something from a drama series, we see people searching for eggs on the black market.  Who would have thought? ...

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 17 October 2023 | 10:00 CAT 2 min read Overall, individuals with a growth mindset are more likely to embrace challenges, persevere through tough times, learn from criticism and search for inspiration in the success of...

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 14 October 2023 | 14:58 CAT Stress is taking a toll on the workforce, with half of online South Africans confessing to having needed time off from work due to stress in the past year. This sentiment is echoed...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 22 September 2023 | 08:00 CAT 1 min read When a person passes away, their close family or relatives are there to perform the ghusl or ritual bathing of the dead. The bath is done according to the rules of Shariah, and an important...