Freedom Day – But Is It Really Freedom Day In South Africa?

South Africans celebrate 27 years of freedom today – the exact number of years that former president Nelson Mandela spent in prison as punishment for his fight against the apartheid regime.

Mandela was released on the 11th February in 1990 and the country held its first democratic election in April 1994. While we now annually celebrate Freedom Day on the 27th of April, real freedom remains elusive for millions of South Africa.

Radio Islam spoke to the Head of Sustained Dialogues Programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Felicity Harrison regarding the Economic and social freedoms dogging the country 27 years after the apartheid regime.

U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia – Qamar Yousafzai

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A Legacy That Lives On – Part 4

Sahabiyyah RA of African Descent A Legacy That Lives On As we conclude our series marking the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, we have spent the week reflecting on the remarkable life of one of Islam's most beloved women — Umm Ayman (Barakah...

Emotional Abuse

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 24 June 2026 7-minute read When we hear the word "abuse," many of us immediately think of physical violence. We picture bruises, injuries, and visible signs of harm. Yet one of the most damaging forms of abuse often leaves no...

Media Lens With Ebrahim Deen

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 23 July 2026 1-minute read This morning on Sabahul Muslim’s Media Lens with Ebrahim Deen, the lead story was the Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, following confirmation that Trump had signed on to the deal. The agreement is...

The Social Programme – How the Prophet ﷺ Dealt With The Destitute

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