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South Africa

Vodacom Zero Rates Bright Sky SA App in Ongoing Commitment to Prevent GBV

Jan 21, 2021

Faizel Patel – 21/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) As part of its ongoing commitment to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Vodacom has zero-rated its Bright Sky SA app, which was launched in November last year. The move by the mobile operator ensures that users...

Alleged Mother & Baby Murderer Arrested

Jan 21, 2021

By Naadiya Adams The man who fled the murder scene and allegedly killed his wife and baby in Limpopo, Neesham Nasir has been arrested according to the SAPS. He is believed to be a Bangladeshi national and was arrested this afternoon in High Street, Brixton,...

Africa

Doctors among those Arrested in Ghana ‘Baby Harvesting Syndicate’

Jan 21, 2021

Suspects operating an alleged ‘baby-harvesting’ and child-trafficking syndicate at health facilities in Ghana have been arrested, following months of investigations. The BBC reports that the suspects include two medical doctors, four nurses, two mothers, two social...

Anti-France Protest Banned in Mali

Jan 20, 2021

In Mali, a protest scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in the capital, Bamako, has been banned by authorities. The protest was to be held against the presence of the French ‘anti-jihadist’ force in the country. The BBC reports that Bamako governor's chief of staff...

World

New White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says She has “Deep Respect for Role of a Free & Independent Press”

Jan 21, 2021

Faizel Patel – 21/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) New White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she has a "deep respect for the role of a free and independent press in the US’ democracy." Psaki was speaking to the media on Thursday following the inauguration of...

28 Die in Twin Suicide Bombings in Baghdad

Jan 21, 2021

At least 28 people have been killed and 70 others injured in a twin suicide bombing Baghdad, Iraq. The explosions took place at a crowded commercial area of the city, when the bombers blew themselves up at a clothing market in Tayaran Square. The BBC reports that they...

Ummah

[LISTEN] Jaamia Mosque Cemetery in Cape Town Opens for the First Time in Almost a 100 Years

Jan 21, 2021

Faizel Patel – 21/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The Muslim Judicial Council’s (MJC) second deputy president Sheikh Riad Fataar says there has been a lot of groundwork that has been done to allow Muslim burials to once again take place at Al Jaamia Mosque...

Afghan Fighters Killed in ‘Insider Attack’

Jan 16, 2021

In what has been described as an ‘insider attack’, two members of an Afghan militia opened fire on their colleagues in western Herat province. 12 fighters were killed in the incident. Al Jazeera reports that Taliban spokesman, Yousuf Ahmadi, claimed responsibility for...

Community

Armed Criminals Rob Caltex Garage along the K43 near Lenasia

Jan 21, 2021

Faizel Patel – 21/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Lenasia police are investigating a case of business robbery after three armed suspects robbed the Caltex Garage along the K43 near Lenasia. It's understood the criminals stormed the shop on Wednesday accosting the...

Man Shot Dead During Business Robbery in Lenasia

Jan 19, 2021

Faizel Patel – 19/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) A 36-year-old man has been shot dead after an apparent robbery at a spaza shop in Lenasia Extension 10. It's understood three suspects entered the shop on Monday demanding money, airtime and cigarettes. Police say...

OPINION

Political

Believing Whatsapp forwarded messages can lead to brain damage

Dec 9, 2020

by Ejaz Khan ( @ejaz_k) In these times of constant fake news, researchers have discovered that believing every piece of news you receive via WhatsApp can cause brain damage. Goolam Ahmed(80), who wanted to remain anonymous, said he believed everything he received and...

Was South Africa’s Hard Lockdown Worth it?

Dec 8, 2020

By Naadiya Adams - @Miss_Naadiya In retrospect President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to force a hard lockdown was the right choice, but what him and his command council did after that is the problem. Ramaphosa had at his service, the best in the country, the top...

Social

Religious

[LISTEN] Can an Ordinary Person See Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in a Dream? Mufti Shafque Jakhura Answers

Jan 21, 2021

Faizel Patel – 21/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Can an ordinary person see Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in a dream? This was the question that was posed to Mufti Shafique Jakhura during Radio Islam’s weekly Fiqh Q & A programme on Monday. While Sahaba (RA) had the...

[LISTEN] Mufti Shafiq Jakhura Explains How to Get the Love & Pleasure of Allah

Jan 19, 2021

Faizel Patel – 19/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Esteemed Islamic scholar Mufti Shafiq Jakhura says if people want the pleasure of Allah, they have to go to those who have got the pleasure of Allah. Mufti Jakhura was answering a question on Radio Islam’s Fiqh Q...

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PODCASTS

Current Affairs

2020 News Recap With Hafez Ebrahim Moosa – Part 6

Dec 23, 2020

2020 News Recap With Hafez Ebrahim Moosa Today Hafez Ebrahim Moosa focuses on South Africa in 2020 *Corruption fighting efforts and trials *Race relations drama *Kidnapping threats in the community...

2020 News Recap With Hafez Ebrahim Moosa – Part 5

Dec 22, 2020

In todays Episode of 2020 News Recap With Hafez Ebrahim Moosa Hafez Ebrahim Moosa looks at The Big news stories of 2020 from the Middle East *The Beirut Blast *Important developments in Palestine *The race to normalise...

Islamic Discussions

Book Launch: 30 Ways Of Happiness By Mufti Yusuf Moosagie

Dec 23, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/radioislam/book-launch-30-ways-of-happiness-by-mufti-yusuf-moosagie

The Honour Of Nabi S.A.W By Mufti Yusuf Moosagie

Dec 11, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/radioislam/the-homour-of-nabi-saw-by-mufti-yusuf-moosagie

Presenters

[PODCAST] [LISTEN] Tech Talk with Faizel Patel – 17 January 2021

Jan 17, 2021

Faizel Patel – 17/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) (Instagram: @faizelpatel143) (You Tube: Faizel Patel) On this week’s show, Faizel chats about: Samsung innovates with the new Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra & Galaxy Buds Pro: Lenovo unveils thinnest...

[LISTEN] What it takes to be a Journalist – Radio Islam Speaks to Faizel Patel

Jan 10, 2021

Radio Islam – 10/01/2021 Faizel Patel is a Technology Journalist & Reviewer. He was also MTN Radio Awards Best Journalist & Anchor. He also received an award for Brave & Top Journalist in South Arica. Faizel is also an Eye Witness News correspondent,...

Other

[PODCAST] [LISTEN] Tech Talk with Faizel Patel – 17 January 2021

Jan 17, 2021

[PODCAST] [LISTEN] Tech Talk with Faizel Patel – 10 January 2021

Jan 10, 2021

Faizel Patel – 10/01/2021 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) (Instagram: @faizelpatel143) (You Tube: Faizel Patel) On this week's show, Faizel chats about: WhatsApp users will be blocked if they don’t share data with Facebook; The Yoga AIO 7, Lavie devices from NEPC...

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Theme Discussions

Africanism and Islam: Part 1

Jan 21, 2021

Held every year on 24 January, World Day for African and Afro descendant Culture celebrates the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African Diasporas around the world, and promotes them as an effective lever for sustainable development, dialogue and...