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South Africa

[LISTEN] Copper Cable Theft in SA Commensurate with Increased Poverty

Jul 7, 2020

Faizel Patel – 07/07/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) A mining and energy advisor says the increase in cable theft in South Africa is commensurate with the increase poverty in the country. Ted Blom was speaking to Radio Islam on Tuesday about the concerns of...

COVID-19 Infections in SA Breach 200,000 Mark, Deaths Rise to 3,310

Jul 7, 2020

Faizel Patel – 07/07/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The Health Department has announced that the number of COVID-19 infections in South Africa has risen to 205,721. This is an increase of 8,971 from Sunday’s announcement. The number of deaths has also...

Africa

African Nations Prepare to Reopen Airspace

Jul 6, 2020

Nations on the African continent face a tough choice as coronavirus infections soar: Do they welcome the international flights that introduced the coronavirus to the continent, or allow their economies to be further damaged by keeping borders closed? Egypt reopened...

Egypt Receives International Tourists Amidst Pandemic

Jul 4, 2020

Egypt has received more than 800 visitors on the third day of it having resumed of international flights. Passengers arrived at Cairo International Airport from France, Belgium, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Lebanon on Thursday night. Egypt Today reports that Tourism...

World

TikTok to Stop Operations in Hong Kong

Jul 7, 2020

Faizel Patel – 07/07/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Video platform TikTok says it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in warily eyeing ramifications of a sweeping national security law that took effect last week. Associated...

Dirty Money

Jul 6, 2020

Residents of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates have been warned to only use disinfectant wipes or sprays to sanitize their money. The advisory was issued after a man attempted to disinfect his money by placing it in a microwave, which burned the bank notes. Gulf News...

Ummah

Hajj 1441/2020 Registration Opens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 70% will be Expats

Jul 7, 2020

Faizel Patel – 07/07/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) At least 10,000 people will be performing hajj this year after Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah Ministry opened registration on it’s website for those wanting to perform Hajj. Out of the total 10,000 hujjaj, 70...

Special Health Measures to be Implemented for Hajj 1441/2020

Jul 6, 2020

Faizel Patel – 06/07/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) As the days of Hajj draw close, the Saudi National Center for Disease Prevention and Control has issued special health protocols for those that will be performing hajj this year. Last month, the Kingdom of...

Community

Two More Lenasia Primary Schools Closed After Teacher’s Test Positive for COVID-19

Jul 5, 2020

Faizel Patel – 05/07/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) As South Africa entered day 100 of the COVID-19 lockdown and with schools for grade R, 6 & 11 expected to open on Monday, two more schools in Lenasia have closed following coronavirus infections at the...

Fake Check: Reassuring Whatsapp Voice Note from Nurse

Jul 2, 2020

There has been an avalanche of fake news hitting social media platforms since the coronavirus began. Recently one such ‘must listen’, purportedly by a nurse, appeared on WhatsApp. Many people on my Whatsapp groups expressed relief after listening to her considerably...

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OPINION

Political

Africa’s Forgotten Refugees

Jun 20, 2020

Catherine Constantinides and Vitalio Angula World Refugee Day falls each year on June 20th and is dedicated to refugees around the globe. World Refugee Day was held globally for the first time on June 20, 2001, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the...

The Gig Worker Evicted and Left to Perish from Coronavirus

Jun 13, 2020

This is the story of a guy called Rajesh. Rajesh was also, like the rest of the world, sheltering in place due to the coronavirus outbreak, only, unlike most of us, who were locked down at home, Rajesh was stuck in the UK. I know there are many people all over the...

Social

“I Was Tested Positive For COVID-19” – Heartfelt Story By A Muslim Sister

Jun 26, 2020

Assalamu alaykum and hi to all. I recently tested positive with covid 19, doing much better now. Alhamdulillah I want to share my story with you all. Im the most paranoid mom and i was always careful even before covid 19 came into our country, I'm the germs...

Religious

Poetry: A Form of Expression

Jun 22, 2020

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Ml Sulaiman Moola Encourages Muslim Women to Don Niqab Instead of Masks During COVID-19 to Earn Double Reward

May 17, 2020

As the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing the face mask has become compulsory in many countries including South Africa to stop the spread of the virus. Men, women and even children don the new apparel to stay protected against infection from Coronavirus....

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PODCASTS

Current Affairs

Ashraf Garda : I have joined the growing number of those with Covid in SA

Jul 6, 2020

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Malema Briefs Media On His “Links” To VBS

Jun 26, 2020

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Religious

Book Review by Ml A Dockrat – Economic Justice and Shari’a in the Islamic State

Jul 6, 2020

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Book Review Islamic Ethics for Academics by Ml Muhammad Ibn Ml Haroon Abasoomar

Jun 29, 2020

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Presenters

[LISTEN] Tech Talk with Faizel Patel – 05 July 2020

Jul 5, 2020

Faizel Patel – 28/06/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) (Instagram: @faizelpatel143) (You Tube: Faizel Patel) On this week's show, Faizel chats about Nando's Kerbside App to order food and get it delivered to your car; Hey Casey Mobile Phone Cases for your...

Kalimatul Huda, Hfz Husayn Wadi

Jul 4, 2020

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Other

SA Entrepreneurs Plan: Salim Cassim

Jul 7, 2020

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Why Is Mutual Trust Si Important? Ml Safwaan Navlakhi

Jul 7, 2020

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Theme Discussions

How Parents Can Avoid Creating Sibling Rivalry Part -3

Jul 7, 2020

Stay out of Squabbles This one might surprise you, but do you know the best thing you can do when a disagreement starts to brew? Ignore it. That’s right, go find something else to do in another room. Don’t give the squabble any attention. As long as they don’t start...

How Parents Can Avoid Creating Sibling Rivalry – Part 2

Jul 7, 2020

1. The Arrival of a New Born The arrival of a new baby can bring many changes to a family. Parents spend a lot of energy on preparations, and after the baby arrives, much of the family's attention involves caring for the newborn. All this change can be hard for older...