Cape officials issue bird flu warning
Although the flu has low risk to humans it can still spread to domestic poultry. Source: Local News
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Pardon me, I’m a beginner. I though Surah Bakarah aya 167 was a part of Juz 2? Source: HOTD
Mantashe: Mining Charter to be finalised as soon as possible
Minister Gwede Mantashe indicated on Tuesday that the charter will be finalized in less than three months after two teams were established […]
Nzimande commits to finding solution to e-hailing, metered taxis feud
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande says the violence between metered taxis, Uber and Taxify, in Gauteng remains a great concern to his department. […]
Moyane’s tenure as head of Sars hangs in balance
It emerged in the last week that Tom Moyane allegedly approved a R70-million tax refund to the Guptas. Source: Local News
[LISTEN] #Listeriosis: How much money is Tiger Brands losing?
The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Tiger Brands CFO Noel Doyle. Source: Local News
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Sandile Mantsoe expected back in the dock this morning
Mantsoe is accused of murdering his girlfriend Karabo Mokoena in April last year setting her body alight and dumping in a veld. […]
MKMVA says concerns about Zuma trial ‘genuinely expressed’
The association has clapped back at National Association of Democratic Lawyers president Mvuso Notyesi, saying he misrepresented the MKMVA’s earlier statement as […]
Reports: Zuma’s lawyers expected to apply for bid to overturn NPA’s decision
The Sunday Times also reports that Shaik, who will testify in the trial, will maintain that the payments he made to Zuma […]
Eskom: New charges brought against Suzanne Daniels
The charges include serious misconduct, distribution of confidential information, settlement of the McKinsey and Trillian matter, as well as her involvement in […]
SACP warns ANC against keeping Zuma on the campaign trail
Zuma has remained active in the ANC despite his recall earlier this year and has also helped the party campaign ahead of […]
Two people arrested after protest in Somerset West
Earlier on Friday, protesters pelted stones at passing vehicles on the N2 near Victoria Road. Source: Local News
EMS on high alert over Gauteng cold front
The weather service has described a cold, cloudy and rainy Saturday, with temperatures expected to drop to almost 10 degrees in some […]
Marikana killings: Saftu welcomes arrest of former North West top cop Mpembe
William Mpembe and eight others appeared in the Rustenburg Magistrates Court on several charges including murder, attempted murder and defeating the ends […]
Anti-Racism Week (Common Khutbah: 14 – 21 March 2018)
Common Khutbah – Anti Racism Week (14 – 21 March 2018) Endorsed by Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Preamble Despite an end to […]
South Africa unhappier – World Happiness report
According to a UN report, South Africa has dropped four spots on its Happiness Report. Source: Local News
2 train commuters shot, wounded in Benoni
Eyewitnesses have told paramedics that both men were on the train when the shots were fired late on Wednesday afternoon. Source: Local […]
Hawks head confident more state capture suspects will be charged
Hawks acting head Yolisa Matakata says she is encouraged by whistle-blowers and officials who come forward to report acts of criminality in […]
‘Security talks ongoing following Ngcobo police murders’
Three officers were shot dead when attackers hit the local police station and fled with firearms, and two others were later killed. […]
Woman claims negligence at Mamelodi Hospital after twin babies die
The woman, Nompumelelo Sibiya, has described how she was ill-treated allegedly by nurses at the hospital in 2016 before and after she […]
Fifth Pollsmoor Prison escapee rearrested
A group of six prisoners escaped by forcing an opening between steel bars covering a window in the Medium B Section. Source: […]
Warning signs for VBS were there, says economics expert
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced on Sunday that VBS had been placed under curatorship but would remain operational. Source: Local News
Ramaphosa warns against land invasions
Land remains an emotive issue in South Africa and most of it remains in white hands over two decades after apartheid’s demise. […]
Report: Gigaba seeks legal advice to revoke Ajay Gupta’s permanent residency
The ‘Sunday Times’ is reporting that Gigaba has instructed director general Mkuseli Apleni to probe how Guptas obtained permanent residency. Source: Local […]
ANC KZN elections coordinator, 2 residents killed
It’s understood ANC official Nqobile Mkhize was shot by unknown criminals in the early hours of Saturday morning. Source: Local News
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Assalam wa alaikum wrahmatullahi wabarakaatuh. Hey Admin/Admins, you’ve done a great job man. with help of this site and text I’ve been […]
Prasa to challenge Unite Behind interdict
The Western Cape High Court granted Unite Behind an urgent interdict against Prasa on Friday. Source: Local News
City of CT ready to host Cycle Tour
Mayco member JP Smith says more than 500 enforcement staff and 200 firefighters will be on duty. Source: Local News
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Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 13 No. 02 22 Jumaadal Ukhraa 1439 / 09 March 2018 Comment and […]
Zondo’s office awaits Malema letter over Nombembe’s appointment
At a briefing on Thursday, Julius Malema accused the commission’s head of investigations Terence Nombembe of being compromised. Source: Local News
Auditor General gives SAA, Mango airlines qualified audits
Auditor General Kimi Makwetu tabled his audit reports in Parliament on Thursday after SAA failed to table its annual report and financial […]
NICD concerned over human rabies deaths
The institute says the five rabies deaths show an increase in people infected with the disease. Source: Local News
NW Finance Dept officials ‘harassed’ after information leaks
Eight officials in the provincial Department of Finance were allegedly subjected to lie-detector tests on Monday after they were accused of unlawfully […]
Zulu king calls urgent meeting over possible repeal of Ingonyama Trust Act
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini addressed the opening of the provincial house of traditional leaders on Tuesday where he warned government to stop. […]
Matzikama region farmers forced to find other source of water
Farms in the Matzikama region will have to make do without water from the Clanwilliam Dam from the end of March. Source: […]
Black Sash back in ConCourt to seek clarity on Sassa grant payments
The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of Black Sash, will be in the Constitutional Court today seeking clarity on social […]
ANC MP Fezeka Loliwe dies in car accident
Loliwe was travelling from her constituency office in the Eastern Cape when the accident took place. Source: Local News
Murdered Taxify driver’s family question police inaction
The 21-year-old Sports Management student Siyabonga Ngcobo was shoved into his Taxify vehicle on Thursday night and set alight in Sunnyside. Source: […]
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Assalamu Alaikkum We have checked the typo issue and is corrected. Thank you for using Alim.org and notifying the issue. Source: HOTD
Firefighters monitor Cape Point fire
Around 1,200 hectares of vegetation have been destroyed because of the fire. Source: Local News
Transport Depart promises to resolve ongoing taxi associations rivalry
The Transport Department’s Collin Msibi says the department will work closely with police and others to ensure the communities are safer. Source: […]
Girl (16) critically injured after falling off horse
ER24 paramedics say the patient was found with the onsite medics at the scene upon their arrival at the farm. Source: Local […]
SACP expresses concern over Hawks’ raid at Jacques Pauw’s home
The Hawks says this week’s operation was part of an investigation into the State Security Agency’s case against Pauw, who’s accused of […]
Motsoaledi: Premiers must ensure no more Esidimenis
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says although he’s responsible for the department nationally, the authority to make decisions lies with provincial health departments. Source: […]
This ayat is actually Sura 5
This ayat is actually Sura 5 and Ayat 118 (Not 121). Source: HOTD
Body found in boot of Taxify vehicle
Officers made the discovery in Sunnyside just after midnight. Source: Local News
City of JHB denies trying to push residents out of homes with hikes
Concerns have been raised after some property value in the city has been increased by 30% or more resulting in higher rates […]
Ngcobo killings: Sixth suspect expected in court
The man was arrested after a firearm of one of the officers gunned down last week, was found in his possession. Source: […]
Steinhoff’s Q1 revenue falls, scandal hits working capital
The multinational retailer has been fighting for survival after it discovered accounting irregularities in December which sparked a sell-off that wiped more […]
Father of slain Ngcobo cop says family lost its main support
Constable Kuhle Mateta (27) was gunned down allegedly by cult leaders while on duty at the station last Wednesday. Source: Local News
Why a Muslim Woman Is Not Allowed to Marry a Non-Muslim Man?
Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due […]
Mpumalanga sangoma linked to murder of 2 children remanded in custody
The pair, aged 1 and 14-years-old, was kidnapped from their home in eMalahleni last month and their bodies were discovered this month. […]
Report reveals Sassa’s lack of grant payments compliance
The Post Office has already indicated that it will only be able to pay around one million of these because its rural […]
Banks are ready to assist with social grant crisis – BASA
BASA’s Cas Coovadia says many of the nearly seven million grant recipients who have Sassa cards also have personal accounts with banks. […]
Regulator probing Steinhoff auditors to continue investigation
The IRBA said in December 2017 it would investigate Steinhoff’s auditor following the retail group’s disclosure of accounting irregularities. Source: Local News
Prasa says contractor shot & injured in Philippi
In a statement, the rail agency says the contractor is charged with escorting train drivers on duty and had was shot in […]
Police probe culpable homicide after 5 people die in accident in Limpopo
It’s understood two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions yesterday when they collided head-on killing five people instantly. Source: Local News
SA Airlink to appeal after Competition Commission rejects Safair merger
The commission says it believes a merger will stifle competition and Safair would be unfairly incorporated into an agreement SA Airlink has […]
The Hawks suspect a cult was behind the Ngcobo police shooting
The Hawks says the open landscape where the suspects were hiding and the presence of women and children at the suspected cult […]
Hawks confident of breakthrough in Ngcobo police shooting probe
The police officers and a soldier were killed by several gunmen who stormed the police station. Source: Local News
Pregnant women urged to be alert to Listeriosis symptoms
Head of the Centre for Enteric Diseases at the NICD Dr Juno Thomas has warned that pregnant women are most at risk. […]
President Ramaphosa’s first Q&A session set for 14 March
As speculation continues to swirl over who will be President Ramaphosa’s pick for his deputy, the National Assembly has had to re-jig […]
NW Amcu members distance themselves from platinum belt murder suspects
The suspects appeared in the Brits magistrate’s court on Wednesday where bail proceedings were postponed to next month. Source: Local News
Cape firefighters battle Signal Hill blaze
The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Theo Layne says flames are being fanned by a fairly strong south […]
Primedia CEO denies ties to exec accused of sexual misconduct
The company says it received three complaints from staff members in the sales department last week regarding the behaviour of Mark Jakins […]
Primedia Broadcasting exec resigns after allegations of gross misconduct
Primedia says it received three complaints from staff members last week regarding the senior executive’s inappropriate behaviour at a staff function. Source: […]
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NPA sets date to file papers opposing Atul Gupta’s bid to unfreeze R10m
In an affidavit filed from Dubai, Gupta claims there’s no evidence that he received money from the project and wants the order […]
[PODCAST] 12 Days in February: The sudden fall of Jacob Zuma
EWN takes a look at how Jacob Zuma finally lost his grip on power in South Africa, over a 12-day period in […]
NPA: Shaun Abrahams treating Zuma prosecution decision as urgent matter
The NPA announced last week that advocate Shaun Abrahams has set a deadline for this Friday for the team handling the case […]
Police look to China, India and Dubai for help in finding Estina farm suspects
The Hawks confirmed last week that Ajay Gupta, who had agreed to hand himself over to police in the Estina Dairy Farm […]
Calls for information on Guptas whereabouts intensify
Businesswoman Magda Wierzycka contributed R900,000 to ensure that the Guptas and their associates are brought to book. Source: Local News
#SuperRugby: Lions maul Sharks in dominant forward display.
The Lions beat the Sharks 26-19 in their opening Super Rugby match at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. Source: […]
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Powerball results: Friday 16 February 2018
EWN brings you the winning Powerball results. Check to see if you were a winner. Source: Local News
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SABC anchor Peter Ndoro to take break after on-air errors
During Thursday night’s news bulletin, Peter Ndoro erroneously referred to Cyril Ramaphosa while he was reading a story about Zimbabwe’s MDC leader […]
Ramaphosa under pressure to reshuffle Cabinet
The ANC’s treasurer-general Paul Mashatile wants Ramaphosa to take a look at former president Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet. Source: Local News
[WATCH] Ramaphosa becomes SA’s 5th democratically elected president
Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng in Parliament on Thursday afternoon. Source: Local News
Where are the Gupta brothers?
For the last couple of years, the powerful Gupta family has been at the centre of scandals that rocked Jacob Zuma’s presidency. […]
[WATCH] De Lille happy with High Court verdict
Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille says her lawyers will contact the Council Speaker after the court ruled that the Speaker must […]
Zuma will face Parly process if he refuses to resign – Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe was addressing a Nelson Mandela centenary event in Butterworth in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday. Source: Local News
Transformation RSA to challenge Zuma recall in ConCourt
Law experts say even if President Zuma refuses to resign, he has very little legal options to challenge the matter. Source: Local […]
SA athlete assaulted by white men wants justice
Thabang Mosiako was supposed to travel to Algeria next month to compete in the African Championships but says doctors first want to […]
#RandReport: Rand volatile as Zuma exit talks drag on, stocks recover
At 1500 GMT the rand was 0.6% at 11.9275 per dollar, having gained as far as 11.8800 moments earlier. Source: Local News
Firefighter hurt battling blaze in Hout Bay
The crew member sustained shoulder injuries after being assaulted by a community member. Source: Local News
[WATCH] Ramaphosa embraces legacy of Madiba in bid to unite SA
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa addressed a large crowd during the launch of centennial celebrations in honour of late president Nelson Mandela, on […]
Mass info sessions underway in Cape Town as Day Zero approaches
The City met with neighbourhood watch groups on Saturday to brief them on the plan and to appeal for volunteers come Day […]
East Rand man who stabbed 4 people arrested
Ekurhuleni Metro Police say the man was arrested on Friday following a tip-off from the community. Source: Local News
[EXCLUSIVE] McBride says series of high-profile arrests led to Ipid take down
McBride made the comments in an exclusive interview with Eyewitness News where he warned of his imminent arrest. Source: Local News
De Lille enlists Dali Mpofu’s help in fight against DA
The matter relates to Patricia de Lille’s claim that DA leadership has been instructing its Cape Town caucus on how to vote […]
ANC top six scrap plans for CT walkabout
David Mabuza, Paul Mashatile, Jessie Duarte and Ace Magashule were scheduled to go on walkabouts to be in various areas across Cape […]
WATCH: EFF student command protest outside Higher Education Department offices
Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters student command staged a protest outside the Department of Higher Education in Pretoria. Protesters are claiming […]
Foreign investors back govt to overcome drought
The British Prime Minister’s trade envoy, Andrew Selous, says they will continue to invest in the Western Cape, which is currently experiencing […]
#RandReport: Rand weaker as Zuma deadlock continues, stocks up
At 1521 GMT the rand was 0.44% weaker at 11.9650 per dollar, having rallied as far as 11.8750 earlier in the session. […]
Bonteheuwel councillor vows to continue fighting crime despite personal attacks
Angus McKenzie has fallen victim to criminals three times in less than a week. Source: Local News
Sasol completes R13.6 billion wax plant expansion in SA
Sasol said it aimed to ramp up production to 137,000 tonnes per annum of wax within the next two years at the […]
Eskom commits to cooperate with Hawks over state capture probe
The state-owned company confirmed on Monday that it had honoured a subpoena to hand over documents three weeks ago. Source: Local News