Egypt receives its first 50 000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine

Experts warn SANDF lacks capacity to defend South Africa against major threats

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read Military analysts have raised serious concerns about the state of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), warning that the country is effectively unable to defend itself against a potential attack by a...

Surprise NDPP appointment raises questions over process and public trust

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read President Cyril Ramaphosa’s late-night announcement appointing Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Andy Mothibi as South Africa’s new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) has sparked widespread debate...

South Africa condemns US actions in Venezuela, calls for urgent UN intervention

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 4-minute read South Africa has sharply condemned the United States following what it describes as a blatant breach of international law in Venezuela, warning that the actions threaten the foundations of global governance and...

Surge in mass shootings sparks urgent calls for systemic reform

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 05 January 2026 South Africa’s escalating wave of mass shootings has renewed urgent calls for decisive, coordinated action to address deep-rooted failures within the criminal justice system, as communities grapple...

Gauteng festive road safety drive records drop in fatalities

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 31 December 2025 The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has reported encouraging results from its intensified festive season law enforcement operations, citing a notable decline in road deaths during one of...

Driver’s licence validity extension: Eight-year proposal awaits final approval

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 30 December 2025 The proposed extension of South Africa’s driver’s licence card validity period from five to eight years is gaining traction, but final approval remains pending, with administrative delays and...