Palestine teaches life, while Israel takes it
Senior Hamas official Haroun Nasser al-Din has reaffirmed Al Aqsa’s central importance to Palestinians, both religiously and nationally. He has…
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How Social Grants can buffer against crime
For the past few weeks, we have been discussing issues related to the socio-economic influences driving crime. An economic model…
Gang Violence: Cape Flats betrayed by leaders
The past few weeks in Cape Town have proven particularly violent. From mass shootings to taxi violence, and the much-publicised…
Illegal firearms crackdown: SAPS seize 19 firearms & 1500 rounds of ammunition in Mitchells Plain
In another big breakthrough for SAPS, 19 firearms and 1500 rounds of ammunition have been found at a house in…
OPEN SECRETS report reveals Who Owns SA
South Africa’s democracy is under pressure from things like unchecked corporate influence, to political capture. Investigative non-profit, Open Secrets, has…
Global Sumud Flotilla: Breaking the Siege, Sailing Against Oppression
A powerful act of global solidarity is taking place this weekend. Activists from several countries are preparing to participate in…
SAHUC: We’ve always consulted on the Hajj processes
SAHUC President, Moaaz Casoo responds to some of the issues highlighted in the management of the Hajj for South Africans.…
New HAJJ rules: is it a monopoly or regulation?
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) is facing serious allegations from founding member, the Sunni Jamiatul Ulama (SJU).…
Hertzoggies
Recipe Credit By Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS: 500g soft butter or margerine 1 egg 1 cup castor sugar 1 tsp…
Homemade Apricot Jam
Recipe Credit By Tasty Simply Recipes INGREDIENTS: 500 g (about 2 ½ cups) ripe apricots, pitted and chopped 200 g…
Can SA have sober discussions about race?
Have South Africans gotten too comfortable publicly displaying racism? It follows the remarks from local podcasters of “The Open Chat…
Orange Cake (Blender)
Recipe Credit By Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS: 1 orange ⅓ cup oil ½ cup sugar ½ cup yoghurt 3 eggs…
Orange loaf
Recipe Credit By Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS: 3 Eggs 125g soft butter 1 cup castor sugar 2 cups flour 2…
Lemon Cake
Recipe Credit By Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS: 3 Eggs ¾ cup soft butter 1¼ cups castor sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla…
Thai Green Soup
Recipe Credit By Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons oil 2 + 4 tablespoons Thai Green Curry paste 1 tin…
Tom Yum Goon Soup
Recipe Credit By Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect INGREDIENTS: 500g prawns, cleaned, shell and head on. 2 stalk lemongrass, root smashed and…
South African Jews to World Leaders: Your Silence on Gaza Is Shameful
CAPE TOWN – The world’s governments must be ashamed of their inaction against the Israeli entity. This is the call…
Former Hawks Head dismisses corruption allegations as spurious amidst Policing Commission of Inquiry
Former chief justice Raymond Zondo has expressed concern that the Hawks are not as effective as the Scorpions in probing…
How has the EFF changed SA’s political landscape over the last 12 years?
The EFF is gearing up to celebrate its 12th anniversary in Cape Town this weekend. The red berets were initially…
Political Killings Unit Rotten to the Core
Allegations of deep-rooted corruption have rocked South Africa, with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya accused of…