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When calling out human rights abuses is ‘extremist’ then we’re in trouble

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Aug 2018

The call to arrest Narendra Modi in South Africa highlighted abuses against Muslims in India

As Ramadan draws to an end, another mosque attack claims two lives

Article Raeesa Pather - 15 Jun 2018

A small group of worshippers, including the victims, were at the mosque for itikaf — an Islamic ritual of spiritual seclusion

Women of Waqf start a movement

Article Aaisha Dadi Patel - 15 Jun 2018

Mosque access fight has opened up the debate about gender for South African Muslims

Throwing the boeka at crime: How Muslims are reclaiming the streets

Article Raeesa Pather - 15 Jun 2018

In Cape Town, residents of gang-riddled areas have found a novel way to use the Ramadan fast to protest against violence and creeping gentrification

SA Muslim council acts to curb Isis influence

Article Paul Herman - 9 Apr 2015

South Africa's Muslim Judicial Council expressed its concern at the possible influence Isis is having on Muslim youth in the country.

MJC: Freedom of speech should not lead to hate speech

Article Sapa - 10 Jan 2015

South Africa's Muslim Judicial Council said they condemn the attacks carried out in France, but there are limits to freedom of expression.

Apartheid link is born of ignorance

Analysis Comment Author - 13 Apr 2012

Two representatives from Palestine and Israel repeatedly heard the region's conflict called "apartheid". They explain why this idea is inaccurate.

M&G meets with Muslim leaders

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 May 2010

The <i>M&G</i> will refrain from publishing any images of the Prophet Muhammad while reviewing its editorial policy on religious matters.

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Hard-hit municipalities brace for more deaths

Sarah Smit - 16 Jul 2020

South Africa’s Covid-19-related deaths have been comparatively lower than the rest of the world. But municipalities are preparing for the worst

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Near Makhanda in the Eastern Cape in the village of Salem is a cricket pitch that is said to be the oldest in the country. Watered by blood and trauma, rolled with frontier nostalgia and contemporary paranoia, how does it play?

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Three million jobs lost and hunger surging amid Covid-19 crisis — survey

Sarah Smit - 15 Jul 2020

Income shocks and the breakdowns in social protection schemes have had consequences for hunger and food insecurity in South Africa

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New Bentley Bentayga – The definitive luxury SUV

special reports - 15 Jul 2020

The Bentayga combines the abilities of a performance grand tourer with a luxury limousine, a spacious family car and an off-roader

Special Reports

Galaxy A21s captures imagination of the youth

special reports - 15 Jul 2020

Samsung's latest Galaxy A devices are loved by their users and provide a range of awesome features that are truly important to them

Special Reports

SafetyWallet and First Aid Level 1

special reports - 15 Jul 2020

Basic First Aid is an industry standard and it is the basic requirement in working environments that employers need to have in place

Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities