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The orchestrators of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis in Yemen

World Cameron Joseph - 12 Jul 2020

As the crisis continues to unfold, the biggest threat may be the vested interest in maintaining the civil war Therefore, with no end in sight to the conflict plaguing the nation, the question worth asking is: who benefits from a Yemen at war?

The solitary choreography of solo prayer

Article Khadija Patel - 26 Mar 2020

Covid-19 transmissions in mosques and churches have complicated our relationships with them

Democracy and charisma: A dangerous liaison

Analysis Walden Bello - 21 Jan 2020

In India and the Philippines, strongmen have consolidated immense power through democratic means. How do we explain this?

Africa’s Catholic churches face competition and a troubled legacy as they grow

Article Joseph Hellweg - 18 Sep 2019

Pope Francis' recently completed tour of needs to be understood in the context of the church's long history in Africa and its modern-day difficulties

Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah reduces Islamophobia

Article Khadija Patel - 5 Jul 2019

Salah’s popularity is particularly notable. One popular chant heard around Anfield these days goes like this: 'Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah, Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah'

Rivalry and revelry mark Mauritania election campaign

Africa Hademine Ould Sadi - 18 Jun 2019

After a campaign rich in colour and steeped in desert traditions, voters in Mauritania will choose on Saturday among six candidates

BOOK REVIEW: Understanding Sharia Islamic law in a globalised world

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jun 2019

This book is a must read for those seeking to understand an important worldview that no longer remains hidden in the sands of the desert

Religion and conflict in Cameroon

Africa David Tonghou Ngong - 8 Jun 2019

Traditional, Islamic and Christian leaders are all being caught up in the conflict over secession in the Southern Cameroons

Burka talk in a time of bias

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 3 May 2019

The Western mass media misuses the term ‘burkini’ for the mainstream gaze

Muslims long at home in New Zealand

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 18 Apr 2019

This religious community has grown from the arrival of a few sailors in 1769 to a large number of refugees first in 1951 and then since the 1980s

Hijabis face fear and ignorance

Africa Shola Lawal - 11 Jan 2019

The debate about what Muslim women in Nigeria can put on their heads is getting more heated

Letters to the Editor: November 16 to 22

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Nov 2018

Our readers write in about investments into the economy, religious freedom, abuse against women, and about our environment reporting

France ban on face veil ‘violates’ women’s rights — UN panel

Article Agency - 24 Oct 2018

The UN Human Rights Committee calls on France to review its 2010 law banning women from covering their faces in public

Active citizenship, a social contract, Islam and democracy in Egypt

Article Nuraan Davids - 3 Jul 2018

Since the Arab Spring, Egypt's fledgling democracy has regressed. Now the country needs a new social contract

Mauritius: Paradise for who?

Africa Carl Collison - 15 Jun 2018

Attacks on queer activists from religious fundamentalists call the island’s tolerance into question as Pride is cancelled

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Johannesburg cannot police its future

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Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

Roshan Morar is being investigated in connection with KwaZulu-Natal education department backpack sanitiser tender worth R4-million and a batch of face masks that vanished

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Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'