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Timbuktu reaches the ICC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will consider charges against Ahmad al-Faqi al Mahdi, a member of the Islamic sect, Ansar Dine, operating in the Sahara and Sahel regions of West Africa. This case is unique because al-Faqi is charged with the destruction of a global cultural heritage, namely, the mosques…

2 Mar 2016 10AM 19 min

Super Tuesday

The 4-6 pm current affairs Drivetime Show is hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton, winner of two Vodacom Awards, and an AfriCAN author’s award. Analytical and thought-provoking, Morton brings his decades of experience as a photo-journalist, historian and broadcaster to the show, added with his unique brand of humour and…

2 Mar 2016 9AM 7 min

Barclays Divestment

The 4-6 pm current affairs Drivetime Show is hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton, winner of two Vodacom Awards, and an AfriCAN author’s award. Analytical and thought-provoking, Morton brings his decades of experience as a photo-journalist, historian and broadcaster to the show, added with his unique brand of humour and…

2 Mar 2016 9AM 5 min

Lebanese people held for ransom by gulf countries

The kingdom Saudi Arabia recently announced the suspension of a $4 billion grant it had allocated to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and security agencies. The reason for this move was the Lebanese Foreign Minister Joubran Bassil’s refusal to vote on the Arab League resolution condemning Iran after the Saudi…

1 Mar 2016 10AM 19 min

World Salt Awareness Week launches salt calculator

The heart and stroke foundation of South Africa has launched a Salt calculator to help people calculate their salt intake digitally. The calculator was launched on Monday to set off the start of World Salt Awareness Week taking place from the 29th - 6th March. According to the Heart foundation,…

1 Mar 2016 9AM 6 min

NERSA decision on tariff hike

The 4-6 pm current affairs Drivetime Show is hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton, winner of two Vodacom Awards, and an AfriCAN author’s award. Analytical and thought-provoking, Morton brings his decades of experience as a photo-journalist, historian and broadcaster to the show, added with his unique brand of humour and…

29 Feb 2016 5PM 8 min

The colonial and pre-colonial history of Libya

Guest: Jason Pack Position: Political Analyst, Founder of Libya Analysis.com

29 Feb 2016 10AM 21 min

Shimon Peres addresses meeting of Jewish community despite protests

Shimon Peres last night addressed a huge event in support of Israel with the participation of thousands of members of the Jewish communities in South Africa. Hours before the event a large amount of security forces were deployed around the hotel and entire streets were closed due to heavy alerts…

29 Feb 2016 9AM 8 min

Face to Face – Al Imdaad UK

The 4-6 pm current affairs Drivetime Show is hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton, winner of two Vodacom Awards, and an AfriCAN author’s award. Analytical and thought-provoking, Morton brings his decades of experience as a photo-journalist, historian and broadcaster to the show, added with his unique brand of humour and…

26 Feb 2016 9AM 19 min

International Bediuzzaman Said Nursi Conference 2016

The International Bediuzzaman Said Nursi Conference 2016 will be taking place this Saturday, 27 February 2016 at the Islamia College Auditorium in Lansdowne. To tell us more, we are joined in studio by... Guest: Moulana Abdul Khaliq Allie Position: Secretary General of MJC

25 Feb 2016 10AM 16 min

Muslim Views – February Edition

Time now to find out what will be making this months issue of the Muslim Views, we are joined online by.. Guest: Farid Sayed Position: Editor, Muslim Views

25 Feb 2016 9AM 8 min

Awqaf SA to host 2nd International Congress on Islamic Civilisation in Southern

Guest : Zainul Abeden Cajee Position : CEO, Awqaf SA

25 Feb 2016 9AM 13 min

Budget 2016 Post Analysis

In his tabling of the 2016 Budget, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has stopped short of raising VAT or personal income tax and says government spending will be cut by R25 billion over the next three years. Consumers won’t get off scot-free – he’s hiking the fuel levy by 30 cents…

24 Feb 2016 10AM 18 min

Obama takes steps to close Guantanamo Bay

US President Barack Obama has proposed to "once and for all" close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay and transfer remaining detainees to a facility in the US - though his plan did not specify where. Obama, whose pledge to shut down the prison on a naval base in Cuba…

24 Feb 2016 9AM 9 min

Land Expropriation Bill passed in Parliament

The National Assembly has passed the Expropriation Bill. Opposition parties including the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Freedom Front Plus and the United Democratic Movement (UDM) opposed it but the African National Congress' majority won through. The Bill allows for the expropriation of property not only for the public purpose, such…

24 Feb 2016 9AM 8 min

Scent of Heaven – Special Al Jazeera Documentary

The 4-6 pm current affairs Drivetime Show is hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton, winner of two Vodacom Awards, and an AfriCAN author’s award. Analytical and thought-provoking, Morton brings his decades of experience as a photo-journalist, historian and broadcaster to the show, added with his unique brand of humour and…

23 Feb 2016 10AM 16 min

MRN and MLA calls for urgent arrest of Shimon Press

The Media Review Network (MRN) has welcomed an announcement that urgent steps are underway to secure the arrest of a senior Israeli war criminal, Shimon Peres. The Muslim Lawyers Assiociation (MLA), have this morning lodged documents with the National Prosecution Authority, requesting its intervention. Peres is expected to land in…

23 Feb 2016 9AM 6 min

Salaamedia Visits Besieged Syrian Villages

With every passing day, the Humanitarian crisis seeping from the wounds of a stumbling Syria is getting worst. Relentless Russian agrression supporting the Syrian force of Bashar al Assad and militias from Iran, Afganistan, Iraq and other countries have forced thousands to flee from rebel and oppositon held areas to…

23 Feb 2016 9AM 9 min

Race Wars at Higher Education Institutions

Recent events and clashes between white and black students at the University of Pretoria and last night at a Varsity Cup rugby match, has raised questions around how far we have really come since the advent of democracy. Disturbing images and videos were shared via social media yesterday of what…

23 Feb 2016 9AM 11 min

SA Scholars and Journalists Visit Israel

Eight prominent South African journalists, economists, and professors recently returned from a trip to Israel, funded by the South African Zionist Federation. Last year opposition party leaders also visited Israel amid much criticism from pro-Palestine groups. To tell us what this trip was really all about, we are joined online…

23 Feb 2016 9AM 9 min