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Who are the Guardians of Madina?

Earlier this month, Shaykh Agha Ali Yaseen, one of the last four remaining Guardians (Aghwats) whose job is to take care of the Masjid al Nabawi and the burial chamber of Profhet Muhammed (PBUP) has passed away in Madina. For centuries the tomb has been watched over by this group…

30 Nov 2020 10AM 13 min

What has the pandemic taught us about GBV?

The 16 days of Activism period, initiated bt the first Women's Global Leadership Institute in 1991, sees countries ariund the globe staging anti-abuse campaigns from 25 November (International Day for the Elimanation of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day) But does the restricting of efforst to a…

30 Nov 2020 9AM 9 min

International Day in Solidarity with Palestine

The South African government and the rest of international community have observed the 43rd United Nations (UN) International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people. The day was mandated by UN General Assembly resolution 32/40 B of 1977. On lien for comment is Palestine4Africa spokesperson, Muhammed Desai.

30 Nov 2020 9AM 11 min

Book Review: Inside the Belly of Beast

In this week's book review, we have a book titled “Inside the belly of the Beast”, the real Bosasa by Angelo Agrizzi. In this astonishing corruption memoir, former Bosasa chief operating officer and whistleblower, Angelo Agrizzi rips open the legacy of secrecy, exposing two decades of untold greed, politicking, corruption,…

27 Nov 2020 10AM 22 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our weekly media hit parade where we look at stories hitting the numbers, and on line is Acumen Media Director, Tonya Khoury.

27 Nov 2020 9AM 11 min

Ramaphosa faces biggest test in confidence vote

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to face the first motion of no confidence in his leadership in parliament next week. The motion was filed by African Transformation Movement (ATM0 earlier this year. Speaker Thandi Modise has agreed for the motion to be held next Thursday, but has rejected the ATM's…

27 Nov 2020 9AM 10 min

Diego Maradona dies

Diego Maradona, an Agentinian hero and a global phenomenon has died. Born in 1960 and raised in a shantytown on the outskirts of the Agentinian capital Buenos Aires, Maradona became a national hero and global football superstar. After retiring from football, he was visible politically and in entertainment. We now…

27 Nov 2020 4AM 15 min

ConCourt hears CR17 election campaign funding

The Constitutional Court has heard arguments on whether president Cyril Ramaphosa mislead parliament in relation to the donations made to his CR17 campaign. The Public Protector wants the court to review an earlier judgement made by the High court in March, which set aside the decision to investigate and report…

27 Nov 2020 4AM 14 min

Are rating agencies trying to scare us?

Are the rating agencies trying to ? That is the opinion view of founding director at the Centre for Economic Transformation, Duma Gqubule. Gqubule says SA's problem is low GDP Growth and not mounting debt. On line is Duma Gqubule, director at CET

27 Nov 2020 4AM 9 min

Weekly Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -Government led UAE Fatwa Council designates Muslim Brotherhood as a "terrorist" group -Rights group says Austria carried out politically motivated violence against Muslims Saudi Arabia seeks to be part of…

27 Nov 2020 4AM 17 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Ethiopia rejects African Union (AU) mediation efforts over Tigray. -Bukina Faso opposition reject election results as incumbent president Rock Kabore hold a strong lead. -Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka, a former militia leader in the DRC sentenced to life in prison. On…

25 Nov 2020 9AM 6 min

Joe Biden unveils cabinet

After nearly three weeks of legal claims and attacks on democracy, developments on Monday have diminished Donald Trump's fantasy that he would have a second term as president. In the most significant and symbolic sign that its over for Trump, the constitutional process on the administrative machinery that will formerly…

24 Nov 2020 10AM 16 min

Weekly economic report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following: -SABC plans to retrench at least 400 staffers due to financial problems -African countries nears default with bondholders since the onset of the pandemic. -G20 Summit, leaders tackle coronavirus crisis and global recession On line for comment is Senior…

24 Nov 2020 9AM 9 min

#thehandsofmen campaign to contribute towards eradicating gender based violence

The Institute for Healing of Memories has launched its #thehandsofmen advocacy campaign geared for meaningful contribution towards the eradication of Gender Based Violence. The institute also aim to contribute to the Healing of survivors. We now chat to the Director of Programs at the Institute for Healing of Memories, Fatima…

24 Nov 2020 5AM 14 min

Does Israel have a right to exist?

Israel defines itself as a Jewish and democratic nation of the Jewish people.The state has its origins in the Zionism movement, established in the late 19th century by Jews in the Russian empire who called for the establishment of a territorial state. But does Israel have a right to exist?…

23 Nov 2020 10AM 18 min

Book Review: “Amandla” by Alix Jans

In this week's book review, we have a book titled “Amandla” written by South Afican born writer Alix Jans. Amandla is told from the points of view of memorable characters whose lives are inextricably entagled through three generations of Mandela's family and De Beer's immigrant Afrikaner family. Their fictional forebears…

20 Nov 2020 10AM 26 min

What are the implications for an international COVID-19 vaccine policy?

As the race to find a safe and effective vaccine for the Covid-19 intensifies, the Human Science Research Council (HSRC) and Africa Institue of South Africa (AISA) today hosted a webnar on the implications for an international Covid-19 vaccine policy. The webnar explored the possible challenges towards Covid-19 vaccinations. On…

20 Nov 2020 9AM 9 min

Zuma defies the Zondo Commission

Former president Jacob Zuma could find himself charged with contempt for defying deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo , after leaving the commission of inquiry without permission. Zuma's bid to have the chair of the commission recuse himself failed. On line for comment is Executive Director, Council for the Advancement of…

20 Nov 2020 9AM 12 min

Middle East Report with Middle East Monitor

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monito, we look at the following: -Obama follows in Jimmy Carter's footsteps and speaks out against Israel and AIPAC. -Trump makes ending Gulf blockade of Qatar a “priority” -UK Labour party leader Jeremy Corbin to be…

19 Nov 2020 10AM 19 min

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign ceasefire

Turkey's parliament has approved the deployment of troops to join Russian forces at observation points in Nagorno-Karabakh after Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a Russian- brockered ceasefire to end the fighting over the enclave. Nagorno-Karabakh lies within Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenians since the end of…

18 Nov 2020 10AM 19 min