More details around Mpumalanga pupil suicide emerge
The SGB says two pupils told their teacher that they had found the nine-year-old boy had hanged himself. Source: Local News
ANC: Sex allegations a bid to discredit Ramaphosa
The ‘Sunday Independent’ newspaper reported that deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa had affairs with eight women, some of whom he is supporting financially. […]
‘Where I have made mistakes I will take full responsibility’
The deputy president says recent reports of sexual relations with several women will not deter him in the months leading up to […]
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God has given choice of freewill only to humans to submit or not to submit Fish, birds, animals, flowers, mountains and winds […]
EFF reminds DA it ‘needs smaller parties’
The party has rejected the DA’s request for an urgent meeting to discuss this. Source: Local News
N14 near Centurion closed ahead of bridge demolition
Motorists are urged to use other alternative routes to avoid delays as the road will be temporarily closed to traffic as the […]
29 nabbed in JHB crime prevention operations
The operation was led by the city’s investigative unit, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department and South African Police Service. Source: Local News
‘Officers at high risk of using their guns to kill family, themselves’
This week a Cape Town police officer allegedly shot dead his wife and step-daughter before wounding himself. Source: Local News
Parents vote against skinny jeans at Hoërskool Pretoria Wes
Parents voted against skinny pants on Thursday night. Source: Local News
Zuma: You can’t blame SA’s problems on Cabinet reshuffle
Jacob Zuma was adamant the global economic meltdown of 2008 is to blame for the state South Africa’s economy is in. Source: […]
‘Govt’s 3 airlines can be profitable if managed better’
Public Enterprises DG Richard Seleke says the state’s 3 airlines operate routes that are well-established with high traffic volumes that can generate […]
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 35
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 35 08 Dhu al Hijjah 1438/ 30 August 2017 Comment and […]
MEC threatens to close Vlakfontein route over taxi violence
A gunfight broke out on Tuesday between the Ennerdale and Lawley associations over the Vlakfontein route on Tuesday. Source: Local News
Eskom to pursue charges over Trillian, McKinsey payments
Eskom’s board met on Tuesday to discuss its plan of action to deal with those who lied about the payments to the […]
Cops looking for key suspect to solidify Dumi Masilela murder case
Three men found in possession of the car used in the hijacking have been arrested but have not been charged with the […]
‘GP health department functioning despite financial woes’
Furniture and other equipment were seized from the department in order to pay for a medical negligence claim. Source: Local News
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Bonteheuwel rape accused denied bail
Jerome Petersen, aged 53, allegedly bribed the child with a R5 after sexually assaulting her in his bathroom. Source: Local News
Robert McBride’s daughter: ‘Assaults’ happen all the time
A case of assault was opened against Ipid head Robert McBride at the Norwood Police Station and is being investigated. Source: Local […]
Break-ins at Philippi animal shelter ‘affecting staff morale’
The organisation says resources that should be going to helping animals are currently being used to pay for repairs after a series […]
WC Health advise people to seek medical treatment following swine flu reports
The Department’s Mark van der Heever says swine flu is no longer a notifiable disease as it has become a common flu […]
‘Good governance of Norkem Park High non-negotiable’
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has told parents at Norkem Park High School that he will not compromise on instilling discipline in […]
EWN EXCLUSIVE: McBride won’t comment on alleged assault on family member
Police have confirmed the case was opened at the Norwood Police Station and is being investigated. Source: Local News
#RandReport: Rand gets support from dollar weakens, stocks slightly up
At 15:52 GMT, the rand traded at 13.0325 to the dollar, up 1.38% from its Thursday close in New York. Source: Local […]
DA wants strong sanction against Bell Pottinger
The British PR agency has been found to have behaved unethically by the United Kingdom’s Public Relations And Communications Association. Source: Local […]
Jewish Board slams Andile Mngxitama’s tweet on Holocaust
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies says the tweet is demeaning and hurtful to survivors of the Holocaust. Source: Local News
MPs ready to probe state capture allegations involving Zwane
The Mineral Resources Committee is one of four parliamentary committees investigating state capture allegations. Source: Local News
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 34
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 34 01 Dhu al Hijjah 1438/ 23 August 2017 Comment and […]
Parts of JHB without power after fire at a Randburg substation
Roosevelt Park and surrounds are currently without power due to the fire which has affected electricity supply. Source: Local News
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Press Ombud appeal panel: Blog did not amount to hate speech
The publication of the blog led to the resignation of the then editor of the Huffington Post Varishnie Pillay. Source: Local News
Cape girl (5) hailed as hero after helping cops find her alleged rapist
The young victim was sexually assaulted at the weekend. Source: Local News
About 30 people injured in Tshwane buses collision
Emergency services say all those hurt have been rushed to hospital for further care. Source: Local News
26 killed in weekend road crashes; Transport Minister sends condolences
In KwaZulu-Natal, 19 people were killed when the taxi they were travelling in veered off a bridge and rolled down an embankment […]
Dirco gives reasons for Grace Mugabe immunity
The department says ‘the minister has agonised over this matter and the decision was not an easy one to make’. Source: Local […]
Grace Mugabe leaves SA
Sources say the Zimbabwean first lady left South Africa in the early hours of Sunday morning along with her husband President Robert […]
DA concerned over infant death at Baragwanath Hospital
It’s understood Rudzani Mulaudzi was ignored for hours by hospital staff while she was in labour. Source: Local News
‘Jon Qwelane ruling highlights arguments around the Equality Act’
The South African Human Rights Commission says freedom of speech must be balanced with the right to dignity. Source: Local News
WC residents asked to look out for couple and kidnapped girl (7)
Acting on a tip-off, her biological mother Heidi Penny tracked down the couple believed to have taken her child to the Western […]
Gigaba’s trip to US cost tax payers nearly R1m
The Gigabas flew business class to and from South Africa, along with one member of the eight-person Treasury team, who qualified to […]
[WATCH] Police seize home-made firearm in Zama-Zama raid
While raid an area of Matholeville in Roodepoort, Johannesburg for illegal mining equipment and gold, police seize an illegally owned weapon and […]
City of CT to act tough on residents who ignore water restrictions
As part of its plan, the municipality says it’s looking to use a variety of technologies to explore alternative water sources. Source: […]
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 33
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 33 23 Dhu al Qa’da 1438/ 16 August 2017 Comment and […]
‘Do we have appropriate leadership to get SA out of youth unemployment crisis?’
Mcebisi Jonas says the scourge of corruption in the country raises serious concerns and questions. Source: Local News
Advocacy groups want transparency around private party donations
Parliament’s inquiry into political financing is holding public hearings this week. Source: Local News
#RandReport: Rand weakens, gold miners lead stocks fall
The rand weakened slightly as traders juggled upbeat US economic data with a South African court decision to reject calls to shift […]
‘My house, my life was torched’
A Cape Town woman has lost all her belongings during chaotic evictions at a social housing complex. Source: Local News
#RandReport: Rand, bonds firmer as downgrade fears fade
At 1506 GMT, the rand traded at 13.3100 per dollar, 0.97% firmer than its New York close on Friday. Source: Local News
Zuma breaks silence on rogue ANC MPs
This is the first time President Jacob Zuma has spoken about how he believes MPs who voted against him should be dealt […]
Chaos in Majakaneng after farmer allegedly shoots & kills man
Community members of Majakaneng in the North West have barricaded roads with burning tyres following a shooting of a local man allegedly […]
Ramaphosa speaks out against corruption, factionalism
The deputy president presented his OR Tambo memorial lecture in Braamfischerville on Saturday. Source: Local News
Police nab suspected gang member in Cape Town
Cape Town police say a suspected gang member is behind bars following a tip-off from Mitchells Plain community members about alleged illicit […]
Semenya strides smoothly into 800m final
Caster Semenya, who won bronze in the 1,500 on Monday, as usual looked as if she was out for a weekend jog. […]
SAPS granted order barring striking 10111 workers from intimidating others
The police service has accused the strikers of damaging property and intimidate non-striking workers while demanding higher wages. Source: Local News
Ramaphosa not visiting Marikana commemoration event
The office of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says there was no plan for him to visit Marikana as part of anniversary of […]
‘I just wanted to return home a better person’
Stephen McGowan was abducted by militants in northern Mali in 2011, along with two other foreign tourists. Source: Local News
Second video of KFC drive-through assault emerges
While it has been widely reported that the accused started the fight with the couple, a new video suggests that this was […]
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 32
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 32 16 Dhu al Qa’da 1438/ 09 August 2017 Comment and […]
N3 freeway might be reopened by early Thursday morning
JMPD says engineers had initially predicted that they would be done in the next 48 hours but says progress has been faster. […]
KFC drive-through assault suspects to apply for bail
The accused are among a group of five white men who allegedly assaulted a black couple last Wednesday. Source: Local News
Malema: We’re going to be putting more pressure
The leader of the red berets says these results mean the tide is turning within the ANC. Source: Local News
SA’s hopeless job seeker figures tick up
It reveals the number of hopeless jobless people increased marginally to 3.1 million people in the second quarter. Source: Local News
Condolences pour in for veteran actress Mary Makgatho
The 52-year-old was famous for her roles in local productions such as ‘Ga Re Dumele’, ‘Generations’, ‘Yizo Yizo’ and ‘Rhythm City’. Source: […]
No arrests made in Factreton shootings
Five men and a woman were caught in suspected gang crossfire and were wounded on Saturday night. Source: Local News
Baleka Mbete to announce secret ballot decision
The National Assembly speaker has called a press briefing at Parliament’s Good Hope Chambers on Monday afternoon. Source: Local News
Correctional Services won’t discuss Oscar Pistorius’s health condition
The Department’s Logan Maistry says any information pertaining to the health of inmates can’t be made public. Source: Local News
From a dark life to the Light (Must Read)
(From being a Drug dealer, Drug Addict, abusive and a Gang Head to a good Muslim) Asalum Alukum brother and sisters. I […]
Zuma declares special provincial official funeral for Mutsila
Mutsila, who was the former executive mayor of Vhembe district in the Limpopo province, died last Saturday at the age of 68 […]
Chamber of Mines disappointed with Zwane’s snub over new mining rights
The minister announced the withdrawal in a statement on Thursday night, but he was strongly criticised by the high court. Source: Local […]
#RandReport: Rand languishes at 3-week lows, stocks inch up
The rand attempted a recovery in the session, touching a day high of 13.3150, but gave up the gains after a strong […]
Schafer: Not enough resources available for Grootkraal school
MEC Debbie Schafer says the department does not have enough resources to buy or develop a private property for the school. Source: […]
Yolande Korkie: McGowan’s reintegration process will be difficult
Former hostage Yolande Korkie says while Stephen McGowan will be happy to be home, his reintegration process will be a difficult one. […]
Alleged Bonteheuwel child rapist back in court
The 53-year-old accused was arrested last Friday and made his first court appearance earlier this week. Source: Local News
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 31
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 31 09 Dhu al Qa’da 1438/ 02 August 2017 Comment and […]
Cosatu to debate SACP’s decision to contest future polls independently
The communist party resolved at the end of its national congress in July to go it alone at future elections, which may […]
80 Books on Sunni Creed according to the Hanafi Madhhab
80 Books on Sunni Creed according to the Hanafi Madhhab The following is a list of 80 works written by some well […]
Police asked to thoroughly probe Kaithlyn Wilson’s murder
Social development MEC Sihle Ngobese says the department yesterday sent social workers to assist the family. Source: Local News
World Rallycross finale to give local motorsport huge boost
It’s the first time the motorsport showpiece is being hosted on the African continent. Source: Local News
‘We’re not undermining Minister Zwane’
The ANC announced that its economic transformation sub-committee had been asked to coordinate a longer-term future for the mining industry beyond the […]
Outa files urgent application against Hawks, NPA over Prasa probe
Prasa board is asking a judge to force the Hawks and the NPA to investigate R5.2 billion worth of allegedly corrupt contracts […]
Pikoli has no recollection of state capture case
In 2001, a Gupta-owned company was probed in connection with exchange control contraventions and fraud. The now-defunct Scorpions handled the investigation. Source: […]
Motorcyclist killed in collision with car in CT
Two lanes have been closed on the M5 highway between Klipfontein and Kromboom road following the crash. Source: Local News
70 Major sins In Islam
MAJOR SINS IN ISLAM (English) —– —– —– —– —– —– 01. Associating anything with ALLAH 02. Murder 03. Practicing magic 04. […]
Parents of Wynberg pupil to meet with SGB over hair issue
The education ministry says the parents of the grade 1 learner will meet with the governing body to discuss the policies around […]
Probe into Soweto derby stampede launched
The stampede is thought to have been caused by someone selling or using fake tickets at a stadium entrance. Source: Local News
Final goodbyes to Ronnie Mamoepa in Pretoria
Ministers, premiers and the family of Mamoepa have arrived at the St Albans Cathedral in Pretoria. Source: Local News
St John’s College apologises
St John’s College says the teacher found guilty of racism tendered his resignation after there was a mutual agreement that he should […]
10111 call centre operators to go on strike
Last week’s strike resulted in flying squad police officers being called in to man the phones at call centres. Source: Local News
SA’s tourism a bright spot despite recession
But tourists have been coming, possibly encouraged by the weak rand. It has fallen more than 20% against the dollar since a […]
Home Affairs denies asking City of Joburg not to arrest illegal immigrants
Mayor Herman Mashaba has on numerous occasions claimed that the people living in these buildings are mostly foreigners. Source: Local News
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 30
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 30 02 Dhu al Qa’da 1438/ 26 July 2017 Comment and […]
#RandReport: Stocks hit 27-month high, rand gains
The stocks scaled a 27-month high on Wednesday, buoyed by further gains by bourse heavyweight Naspers. Source: Local News
Two suspects arrested following Bishop Lavis shootings
Six people have been killed in gang shootings in the area over the past 10 days. Source: Local News
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2 killed after truck collides with taxi in Ceres
It’s understood a truck collided with a taxi on the Mitchells Pass on Tuesday afternoon. Source: Local News
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Gauteng parents urged to respond to placement offers
On Monday, the Gauteng Education Department started the process which ends in October. Source: Local News
#RandReport: Rand retreats in quiet trade, Naspers leads stocks higher
At 1500 GMT the rand had weakened 0.3% to 12.9700 per dollar compared to a close of 12.9350 in New York on […]
Alleged illegal mining kingpins due in Limpopo court
Police confiscated mining machinery and a significant amount of unprocessed chrome from the pair. Source: Local News
‘Ronnie Mamoepa stood for excellence’
Opposition parties have paid tribute to well-respected government spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa who has died at the age of 56. Source: Local News