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Following the execution of openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks, Zackie Achmat reflects on the dangerous ways religious communities fuel hate — and his own banning from the community over 30 years ago. (Jay Caboz)

The hate you give: On being queer and Muslim in Cape Town

Following the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, the openly gay imam who created safe places for queer Muslims to practice their faith, Zackie Achmat reflects on the dangerous ways…

Diversity, equity and inclusion threatens a dominant narrative — whiteness, heterosexuality, patriarchy

Diversity, equity and inclusion kills: Why we need to stop advocating for it

If power and accountability remain unchanged, inclusion efforts do not create equity — they reinforce vulnerability

Narendra Modi (Reuters)

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

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

Mulangi Mphego was head of intelligence during former president Thabo Mbeki’s tenure and was forced to resign in 2009

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

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

Mosques, like other places of worship in South Africa, have been shut down to contain the outbreak of Covid-19.

Women of Waqf start a movement

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

Solidarity at sunset: Hundreds of Muslims celebrate iftar

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

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

The union federation’s future lies in finding its former unity of purpose and its workerist focus

SA Muslim council acts to curb Isis influence

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

South Africa’s Muslim Judicial Council has condemned the attacks on French weekly

MJC: Freedom of speech should not lead to hate speech

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

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

M&G meets with Muslim leaders

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

SA detainees in Uganda: Kasrils asked to intervene

The Muslim Judicial Council has asked Intelligence Minister Ronnie Kasrils to intervene in the detention of two SA Islamic relief workers in Uganda.