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ESKOM Tariff Hike and Load Shedding Raises Concerns

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 31 January 2025 | 19:30 CAT The return of load shedding, just a day after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) granted Eskom a tariff increase of 12.7%, has raised fresh concerns about the state of...

Making life more affordable: A sustainable future for South Africa

Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 31 January 2025 | 18:40 CAT 2 min read From the soaring prices of groceries and fuel to managing household budgets, it is becoming increasingly challenging for many families to make ends meet. As South Africa grapples with the growing...

Gauteng Water Crisis: Infrastructure Failures Leave Thousands Without Water

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 30 January 2025 | 18:43 CAT Thousands of households in Gauteng continue to face severe water shortages, despite the completion of scheduled maintenance by Rand Water. The crisis has prompted urgent calls for both...

South Africa’s Economic Growth: IRR’s Blueprint for Change

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 30 January 2025 | 13:21 CAT Urgent policy reforms are needed to steer South Africa toward a path of sustained economic growth. This is the key finding of the Institute of Race Relations’ (IRR) updated blueprint for...

Late Applications for Gauteng Schools Closed Today

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 30 January 2025 | 11:19 CAT With the deadline for late applications now closed, Gauteng parents seeking Grade One and Grade Eight placements for their children had until today to secure a spot. The online system,...

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces charges over July 2021 unrest

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 30 January 2025 | 10:15 CAT 2-minute read Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, is set to appear in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today on charges of inciting terrorism related to the July 2021...