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Areas that had previously been identified as Covid-19 hotspots may now show lower infection rates. This has been the case in sprawling townships, such as Khayelitsha. What could be the cause for this? Guest: Professor […]
In an attempt to bring about calm among South Africans over continued load shedding, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the amendment of Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act. This would allow the National Energy […]
The activities we do outside of our home environment play a really massive role in our daily lives. The change of scenery, socialising, and just being outside. But what happens when all that is taken […]
The recent amendments to the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (Pepuda), have garnered widespread criticism, especially from religious groups. The PEPUDA Bill aims to bring stricter rules against unfair discrimination in […]
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have together become the single largest market for South African arms exports. Over the past three years, more than a third of the value from our exports […]
Born and raised in Woodstock, with a strong passion for teaching and upliftment. Siddeeq Railoun prides himself in making sure that he can do whatever is possible to ensure the life of the next person […]
Could the dismissal of top Western Cape cop Major-General Jeremy Vearey have been orchestrated? According to the South African Communist Party (SACP), Vearey’s dismissal is not just a matter of labour relations between employer and […]
With load shedding back on the table, Eskom has once again fallen under the spotlight, and not for good reasons. The cash-strapped power utility is in the process of unbundling, however, the process doesn’t come […]
Jeremy Vearey who was sacked as the police’s head of detectives in the Western Cape sees his dismissal as the culmination of a protracted campaign of harassment. He indicates that processes were abused to get […]
While mainstream media once again showed themselves up during the Zionist regime’s multi-pronged attacks on Palestinians last month, a study has evidence of the British media’s skewed coverage. The Muslim Council of Britain’s Centre for […]
The Al Jama-ah party has expressed their disappointment in the Western Cape Legislature, for refusing to discuss the situation in Palestine. During the sitting, the only other political party who opposed Speaker Masizole Mnqasela’s ruling […]
An independent inquiry into the conduct of national Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole, is needed. This is the call from the South African Communist Party (SACP). It follows the dismissal of Western Cape top cop, Major-General […]
Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has appointed a high-level task team, to help the government through the National School of Government (NSG) to finalise the National Implementation Framework Towards Professionalisation of the Public […]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has not had a change in its leadership. At the weekend, the MJC held its leadership election to choose its President for the next term in office. Sheikh Irfaan Abrahams […]
Concerns around bullying have risen in South Africa, as many children contemplate suicide as a way to get out of the overwhelming aggression. However, today’s discussion will look at what creates a bully, and what […]
As of this July, the City of Cape Town will discontinue existing Water Management Devices (WMD), and replace them with conventional meters equipped with the latest metering technology to influence the water management in so-called […]
The campaign to silence those critical of Apartheid-Israel has become more brazen over the last week. Following last week Sunday’s pro-Palestine demonstration at the Sea Point promenade, it seemingly ruffled the feathers of some Jewish […]
People in leadership positions take on the responsibility for the well-being of their charges. But if they’re self-appointed, what happens when they do not fulfill their duties? And what does Islam say about people’s responsibility […]
We’re continuing the discussion on the role of leadership in Islam. It is a highly emphasized tenet of Islamic life; every Muslim has the responsibility to impart knowledge and be a good example of morality […]
Cape Town students are protesting Apartheid Israel’s attacks on Palestinian rights. They gathered at Rondebosch Common with slogans of Free Palestine and From the River to Sea Palestine will be Free. It’s the latest demonstration […]
The proposed changes in the Firearms Control Amendment Bill are aimed at protecting the public from gun violence. However, there are concerns that victims of gender-based violence will not be able to defend themselves if […]
Gauteng, the Free State and Northern Cape are experiencing the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the chair of the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) on vaccines Professor Barry Schoub the rest of the […]
It’s Africa Day. Under South Africa’s presidency, the African Union has been focused on economic growth and the “silencing the guns” programme. These two concerns point to the key challenges facing Africans; struggling economies, and […]
Government has been called on to protect the rights of small scale farmers. The South African Rural Women’s Assembly has resolved that the state must effectively implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants […]
Pretoria has admitted that it has to rethink its relations with Apartheid Israel following its latest crimes against Palestinians. It comes as there has been a renewed drive for South Africa to sever all ties […]
Bees are not all what they seem. A book titled Dark Side of the Hive will force you to re-examine everything you thought you knew about these buzzing insects. The perception is often that these […]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) is now readying itself for its May 29th election which is part two of its Annual General Meeting (AGM). At least six candidates are competing for the top position of […]
Efforts are being made to lower the price of important tourist attractions in the country for local sightseers. The Tourism Department is hoping this will boost domestic tourism and help revive the sector. According to […]
Muslim filmmakers have taken a firm stance against the continued western stereotypes of Muslims in cinema. TV series like Bodyguard and the CIA drama Homeland are some examples of how inaccurately Muslims are portrayed and […]
Egypt, France and Jordan have called on the Zionist entity and Palestinians to immediately agree on a ceasefire to end the violence. The countries released a joint statement yesterday. It follows a meeting between President […]
A new research study revealed that the poor working conditions of taxi drivers contribute to the number of taxi-related accidents on roads. The study was conducted by bioethicist and occupational therapist Dr Lee Randall after […]
New recommendations have been released for fire alarms in non-domestic premises. This comes after the devastating fires on Table Mountain and UCT, as well as the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital. The South African Bureau of Standards […]
The Zionist regime has targeted hospitals, schools, and key infrastructure in nine days of aggression in Gaza. The enclave’s resources have already been struggling during years of an Israeli imposed siege. The latest Israeli airstrikes […]
What is the cost of being a whistle-blower in South Africa? After testifying at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry, a former partner at Bain South Africa, and whistle-blower Athol Williams, testified regarding evidence related […]
In the lead-up to international Quds Day, we turn our focus to a film that has garnered quite a bit of media attention over the last few months – Roadmap to Apartheid. The film which […]
Over the last decade, Eskom has awarded ‘dodgy red-flagged tenders to the tune of R178.16 billion. The dodgy contracts include ones issued to multinational conglomerates tainted by corruption or misconduct. Many of these contracts are […]
Two new Covid-19 variants have been found in South Africa. The Network for Genomic Surveillance in South Africa (NGS-SA) confirmed that 11 cases of the B.1.1.7 variant – first detected in the UK was found, […]
In the latest Covid-19 news, India has garnered global attraction after reaching record high daily recorded cases of the virus. For the last week, India has recorded more than 300 000 infections every day. Hospitals […]
ANC veteran Tokyo Sexwale has ruffled feathers, after claiming that billions of rands have been stolen from the Heritage Fund. During an interview with eNCA, the ANC veteran said that money from the Heritage Fund […]
Last Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced he would withdraw all US ground troops from Afghanistan by September 11. Criticizing the ill-defined objectives pursued by his successors, President Biden refused to order US soldiers to engage […]
The holy Quran, a 1442-year-old book that has not just served as Islam’s holy scripture, but also as an instruction manual on how to live. But what is society’s relationship with the Quran? Guest: Professor […]
The Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine will take a pause from South Africa’s inoculation rollout plans. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize made the announcement of the temporary suspension of the vaccine after US health authorities called […]
The Government has released its new master plan to commercialise the country’s cannabis industry. This includes both hemp and dagga. The draft national plan aims to establish a globally competitive cannabis industry in South Africa. […]
Facebook has done it once again, as a user in a low-level hacking forum has published the phone numbers and personal data of hundreds of millions of users for free online. It includes the personal […]
What determines heritage worthy of preservation? That’s been a question pervading the globe. In the United States, statues of Confederate figures were targeted as being symbols of oppression. In South Africa, statues of Cecil John […]
South Africa’s housing shortages are influenced by various factors, which include lack of funding. But for housing developers, the red tape is compounded by the heritage status of various areas. While some plots’ heritage status […]
South Africa and other SADC member states are preparing for a Troika meeting to discuss the next step in addressing the insurgency in Mozambique. Dozens of South Africans have been affected by the violence in […]
Aid agencies have rushed emergency assistance to tens of thousands of victims of a deadly blaze that broke out in Cox’s Bazar, in Bangladesh on Monday. It destroyed thousands of houses sheltering Rohingya refugees. UN […]
An Elsies River mother says her newborn baby would have been alive and well today if she wasn’t turned away from the Elsies River Day Hospital. Nerina Swartz gave birth to a baby girl at […]
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini will be “planted” this evening in a private, all-male funeral ceremony. The debate about how and when the funeral will take place provides a hint into the adherence to traditional practices […]
A story of piracy, slavery and previously unknown details of the Cape’s links to the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century has been revealed. The recent revelations reveal the chronicles of the life of a […]
The South African Constitution states that every one South African has the right to have access to sufficient food and water. However, this is not the reality South Africa faces. Due to the lack of […]
For most of the world, March 2020 marks the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. But for China, this happened several months sooner. So more than a year on, how has China overcome the impact of […]
The Covid-19 pandemic put the Department of Basic Education to the ultimate test, not just in terms of governance, but also the cracks that need filling. According to Deputy Dean for Research and Postgraduate Studies […]
Residents of various informal settlements across Cape Town are adamant that Human Rights Day could not have been celebrated because so many of their basic human rights are violated on a daily basis. On Monday, […]
Standard Bank is looking into financing the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). But environmental activists are against the pipeline. It’s 1 445km long and will transport crude oil from Kabale, Uganda, to the Chongoleani […]
As we observe International Women’s Day, we turn our focus to the women in media who have played an influential role in not just fighting for justice and the truth, but also the women who […]
The South African Jewish Report has lost its bid to appeal a sanction to apologise to the South African BDS Coalition. It relates to a Press Ombudsman ruling that the newspaper was false in its […]
Facebook and WhatsApp are forging ahead with the changes to their privacy policy. If users do not agree to their Ts and Cs by May 15, they will not be able to use these platforms. […]
The United States has 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, and President Joe Biden needs to decide whether to withdraw them. The US has been occupying Afghanistan for 20 years, and an agreement that President Trump signed […]
A new investigative report into South Africa’s Complicity in War Crimes in Yemen revealed that South Africa’s arms companies have financially benefited from the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia, and the United Arabs Emirates […]
Without farmers, we cannot survive. Not only do they provide food for their country and other countries for exports, but they also create jobs. But little is spoken about the Muslim farmers in South Africa. […]
South Africans find themselves back in Lockdown Level 3. And although 2021 approaches, we find ourselves in a situation of ‘new year, same old virus’. Lockdown has been effective in keeping us safe from spreading […]
After two legal battles and a dream that dates back as far as 2007, the Souther Cape Town community of Knysna finally has its own masjied. The NRA team speaks to Omar Essa, the Chairperson […]
Billy Claasen – a farmworker activist has finally achieved his degree in Public Administration. The father of three who had failed Grade 10 some thirty years ago returned to the classroom and completed his matric […]
Growing up in Salt River at the foot of Devil’s Peak during the apartheid-era and witnessing first-hand the forced removals from District Six, prepared Judge Siraj Desai for a life of advocacy. Judge Desai matriculated […]
The “C-word” corruption has pervaded this country for decades, yet it has become synonymous with the governing party. The ANC is dealing with internal problems as it’s members are being charged with fraud and corruption, […]
Teaching unions are unimpressed that matric learners will have to rewrite their Maths Paper 2 and Physical Science Paper 2 that were leaked during the final exam. The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) will […]
Western Cape police are promising that it will be stepping up patrols on a section of Jakes Gerwel Drive between Langa and Bonteheuwel which is a known smash and grab hotspot. Speaking to Radio 786 […]
Born and raised in Stellenbosch – Wendy Pekeur knew from a young age that she was passionate about helping people, especially women in the farming sector. Pekeur started volunteering at a NGO called Women on […]
Khayelitsha is known for having one of the highest TB rates in the world, and now is one of Cape Town’s sub-districts with the highest recorded Covid-19 cases. In a bid to highlight the impact […]
Activists from the Goldfields Community Forum have brought forward an application in the Bloemfontein High Court, seeking to overturn an interdict against Harmony Gold Mining Company prohibiting them from protesting. Goldfields Community Forum is a […]
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is developing a new technology that will see rapid diagnostics and identification of brucella outbreaks in cattle. Brucella is a disease carried by cattle and is commonly […]
South Africa’s great denialism of racism is its biggest failure. This is the assessment of clinical psychologist, and anti-Apartheid activist, Dr Saths Cooper who was dissecting the unrest that emanated from Brackenfell. He says that […]
The global race to be the first to deliver a viable Covid-19 vaccine has also highlighted the importance of a country being able to produce life-saving medication. Considering South Africa’s battle with HIV/Aids, and TB, […]
France reportedly has western Europe’s largest Muslim population. However, President Emmanuel Macron is working to place more restrictions on how they practice their faith. He has given a 15-day ultimatum for the French Council of […]
It has been suggested that those who attempted to take a stand against racism at Brackenfell High School were suppressed. Speaking to Radio 786 a former learner Ofentse Maybe explains that the school as a […]
There’s a new Asian trading block – the largest in the world – Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. This includes 10 South East Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. It has […]
Living in a supposed democratic South Africa, it is baffling that racial exclusion still exists. Following the events that played out at Brackenfell High School, the sore topic of racism resurfaced this time among high […]
A group of Manenberg residents have taken to the streets calling for an end to the ongoing shootings and senseless killings in their area at the weekend. The Manenberg Safety Forum’s Claudia Jones says they […]
Many women don’t have access to information around reproduction and proper healthcare facilities, oftentimes resulting in poor decisions being made and teenage pregnancy. And following the outbreak of Covid-19, many facilities have had to shut […]
Human trafficking also is known as modern-day slavery continues to this day. Traffickers don’t look any different from an ordinary person, making them all the more dangerous. In most cases, they target children and young […]
Pollen can help solve crimes. This is not a hypothesis manipulated to form part of a television series plot; its being done internationally. In Austria, pollen found on a suspect’s boot helped locate his victim’s […]
The prices of potatoes – a staple food for many South African homes has skyrocketed over the last four months. The average market price for a 10 kilogram bag of potatoes has increased by a […]
BlindSA has broken the silence on the inequality visually impaired people have had to face during the coronavirus lockdown. The blind and visually impaired go about their daily lives relying solely on touch and have […]
The Western Cape Community Safety Department is concerned about the Police Amendment Bill – particularly changes related to the neighbourhood watches. MEC Albert Fritz says they cannot expect these entities to be registered with Community […]
The holy city of Makkah is now welcoming international pilgrims for umrah after a seven-month closure due to Covid-19. About 10 000 foreign pilgrims arrived to perform the minor pilgrimage. Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Hajj Minister […]
In a bid to strengthen inclusion in society and sports, the ParaSportsClub at UCT has their eye set on having blind football as an official sporting code. Blind football is a parasport designed for visually […]
Cape Town has welcomed the Excellency Sinan Yesildag to its shores, as he takes up the position of Turkish consul general. South Africa and Turkey have enjoyed good relations over the years, with Ankara delivering […]
On the rare occasion, a victim of gender-based violence and /or rape finds it easy to speak out against their abuser or rapist. Some are too scared to speak up out of fear that their […]
Police officers have started becoming more vocal about the unlawful activities within the South African Police Service (SAPS). A Constable within the police service who shall not be named for fear of further victimization lodged […]
It has been over more than a year since the brutal and heartbreaking murders of Uyinene Mrwetyana and Jesse Hess, which sparked nation-wide outrage and started the necessary discussions around Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide. […]
Cases of sexual abuse are prevalent in the Muslim community. This is according to Rape Crisis counselor, Mualima Mansura Afrika. She was speaking amid the allegations of sexual abuse against well-known and respected Goosain Emeran […]
An alleged perpetrator of sexual abuse, named by a woman in a YouTube video, has since denied the allegations. In a lawyer’s letter – which is in Radio 786’s possession – a Mr Goosain Emeran […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO’s) regional expert committee on traditional medicine along with other stakeholders including the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed the use of herbal/traditional medicine in the treatment of […]
Mixed mitigation measures need to be put in place to avoid a second wave of covid-19 infections in Africa. This is the sentiment shared by the Technical Officer at the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional […]
Now Western Cape police officers, particularly those attached to the Anti-Gang Unit are set to come under the scrutiny of the provincial police ombudsman. Several complaints have been lodged over the police raiding wrong houses, […]
No arrest warrant has been issued to the ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule. His attorney Victor Nkwashu says his client has not received any warrant of arrest and will write to all the relevant authorities to […]
An investigation into covid-19 expenditure revealed that all nine provincial health departments collectively sourced personal protective equipment (PPEs) and related products from 550 companies. Of these companies, only 28 percent were licensed by the South […]
France is being slammed for seeking to create what President Emmanuel Macron calls, a French Islam. A draft bill announced by Macron for the creation of “Islam of the Enlightenment” is being dismissed as xenophobic […]
Slm Tashreeq, You have raised the bar as a journalist within our community & I hope other young journalist will follow in your wake.
You had an interesting guest on your show last week who spoke on the current state of our energy plants and made some startling comments, do you perhaps have a podcast of the discussion ?