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

Article Staff Reporter - 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

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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 Verashni Pillay - 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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Sarah Smit - 29 Sep 2020

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Lester Kiewit - 26 Sep 2020

The City of Cape Town admits it monitors the social-media pages of housing activists but denies that this is spying, as tensions surrounding land occupations increase

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No ‘I’ in team – but there is an ‘EA’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 26 Sep 2020

With internet lag keeping them from global competition, local gamers have settled on a format for EA’s FIFA 2020 allows 11 people to play as a team. And the prize money in local leagues is growing. Eyaaz Matwadia boots up for the first instalment of Gaming Corner

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UNISA hosts its first TEDx event

[email protected] - 26 Sep 2020

The Elephant in the Room Tedx event at UNISA will help to create meaningful change in South Africa through the power of ideas

Special Reports

SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Special Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

Special Reports

The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

Special Reports

TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

Special Reports

The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

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Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs