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IOF attacks ambulances in Rafah
In yet another violation, the US-backed Israeli regime has attacked a Red Crescent ambulance in Rafah. The Palestinian Ministry of Health says that this confirms…
Despite the strong Palestinian support, the Patriotic Alliance seems to be leading
The Patriotic Alliance has garnered over 55 000 votes nationally. However, vote counting is still in the early stages. The Independent Electoral Commission has tallied over…
Electricity Interruptions in Worcester & Eersterivier
Eskom is experiencing supply interruptions in parts of Worcester and Eersterivier. This is due to the strong winds and heavy rain conditions. Technical response teams…
VIDEO: Hamas lures & ambushes IOF soldiers in underground tunnels
Hamas resistance fighters have lured a Zionist force into one of its underground tunnels in the Jabalia camp north of Gaza, effectively trapping them. Spokesperson…
MJC early AGM scraps electing president for now
Suspended Muslim Judicial Council President Shaykh Irafaan Abrahams can stand for re-election, but only if he is cleared in the disciplinary action being taken against…
MJC AGM court bid highlights nest of problems
Despite claiming to represent South Africa’s Muslim community, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) acts on its own without consulting with its so-called constituents. This is…
SA: Political freedom at the cost of economic rights
South Africans have journeyed through nearly 30 years of democracy and expectations only to see things deteriorating. Author and Black studies academic Robin DG Kelley…
DA challenges electricity price hikes
The Democratic Alliance has taken energy regulator, Nersa, to court, questioning how it determines tariff increases for electricity, even as the City of Cape Town…
Morocco quake, should Africa brace for more?
A Morocco responds to one of its worse earthquakes in modern history, does the extent of the devastation point to a potential increase in natural…
‘Occupied buildings hijack housing processes’
Local governments need a proper strategy to deal with housing occupations and providing alternative accommodation to those who are evicted. This is the assertion of…
Politics and climate change causing food inequality
According to the Islamic Organisation for Food Security, half the countries in need of food support have a Muslim majority. At a conference focusing on…
DNA testing needed to identify most of JHB fire victims
Only 12 of the victims of the Johannesburg CBD building fire can be identified. Authorities say that DNA testing will have to be conducted on…
Mitchells Plain community rallies around bullied mother
There are many push factors that contribute to the escalation of violence and bullying. Director of the Centre for Child Law at the University of…
BRICS XV a successful event
BRICS nations first assessed what caused Western hegemony for so many decades, before taking steps to shift the global order. These shifts were formally announced…
Putin: neo-liberalism aimed at eliminating traditional values
BRICS is not competing with anyone, yet it is significant that there are entities opposed to the bloc’s strength. This is the contention of Russian…
Why do some men rape?
One’s home environment could be a key contributor to people committing sexual violence. This is one of the findings of researchers who investigated why men…
Santaco – no CT taxi strike
Taxis will not be going on strike. This is the affirmation of the provincial taxi council, Santaco. It was in response to false messages doing…
‘CoCT must include taxis in its planning’
It’s clear that the provincial and local government, and the taxi industry are still at loggerheads. Public transport advocate Lorenzo Davids says that this is…
Lady R and the influence of American rumours
Lady R is back in the news, as President Cyril Ramaphosa pores over the findings of former Supreme Court Judge Phineas Mojapelo. He was tasked…
Can’t rely on the promises of the DA to overcome the taxi impasse
As the legality of the City of Cape Town’s impounding of taxis is being questioned – some political parties are demanding the suspension or resignation…