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…
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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).…
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…
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…
British police arrest 50 people during protests against the ban on Palestine Action
British police have arrested over 50 people in central London during protests against the ban on the pro-Palestinian group, Palestine…
Western Cape High Court set to hear the appeal of convicted kidnappers in Joshlin Smith case
The Western Cape High Court has set aside two days next month to hear an appeal by the three convicted…
ANC in the Western Cape’s support on a decline
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has questioned the party’s waning support in the Western Cape, asking, “Why have we kept on…
Police Corruption: How safe are South Africans?
South Africans’ frustration with commissions of inquiry is understandable, but it cannot be said that these investigations are ineffective. This…
NCC’s Fadiel Adams Sounds Alarm Over Mkhwanazi SAPS Allegations
National Coloured Congress MP, Fadiel Adams has slammed KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s recent press briefing, calling it a “staged…
Traditional Hajj & Umrah operators will no longer facilitate pilgrimages
As of next year, traditional tour operators will no longer facilitate hajj or umrah; instead, services will be contracted directly…
Yemeni resistance forces Israeli to shutdown the Eilat Port
The Yemeni resistance front has forced the total shutdown of the Israeli occupation’s port of Eilat which is located on…
Warming Hearts in Ceres: Radio 786 x SANZAF Winter Relief Campaign
In the quiet town of Ceres, where winter brings both beauty and hardship, a simple gesture – the handover of…