Egypt receives its first 50 000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine

Rescue operations at Buffelsfontein Mine conclude with 87 dead and 246 rescued, MACUA calls for accountability

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 18 January 2025 |10:30 CAT 2 min read Rescue operations at the Buffelsfontein mine in Stilfontein have officially concluded, with 78 bodies recovered and 246 miners rescued alive. The death toll, including earlier discoveries, has...

Stilfontein Mine Tragedy Raises Urgent Questions About Artisanal Mining

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 18 January 2025 | 09:08 CAT The recent tragedy at Stilfontein mine, which ended with 78 fatalities and 246 people rescued, has reignited discussions about the role of artisanal mining in South Africa’s economy....

Witbank Matriculant excels with 8 distinctions, puts Quraan memorisation before Medical studies

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 18 January 2025 | 09:00 CAT 2 min read Zahra Osman, a matriculant from Witbank, has inspired many with her incredible achievements and unwavering dedication to her faith. Despite the challenges of a daily commute between Witbank and...

South Africa urges just and lasting peace for Palestine after Gaza ceasefire

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 17 January 2025 | 12:33 CAT 3-minute read In a nutshell: South Africa welcomes the Gaza ceasefire, calling for a just and lasting peace and advocating for Palestinian sovereignty. DIRCO expressed hope that Israel will commit...

Wildfires in Los Angeles linked to Climate change, Experts say

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 17 January 2025 | 8:45 CAT 3 min read Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed the lives of 16 people, displaced more than 180,000 residents, and left many others missing. As the city grapples with the aftermath of what some...

Grassroots Resistance: The Strength of Persistence in Gaza

Neelam Rahim 3-minute read 17 January 2025 | 06:48 CAT The protracted conflict in Gaza has once again brought to light the enduring power of grassroots resistance against oppression, an age-old dynamic seen in historical struggles worldwide. Israel's failure to...