Ray Phiri remembered for fight against apartheid
The man affectionately known as Chikapa died last week after losing his battle to cancer. Source: Local News
SANParks postpones bookings for 2018
People hoping to go on holiday at any of SANParks won’t be able to book their vacations in advance because of a […]
Ipid probes suspect’s murder in Diep River hijacking
The woman had allegedly been part of a group of four who hijacked an Uber vehicle on Thursday morning. Source: Local News
Mahlobo: Vetting of airport officials to start on Monday
There’s been major concerns over security there following a major heist earlier this year, drugs and other goods being smuggled in and […]
Police find military explosives, drugs at house near Nigel
Officers searched a man on the street and found him to be in possession of drugs. Source: Local News
Veteran cyclist Greg Anderson’s killer to spend 18 months in prison
The 28-year-old man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 36 months in prison, of which 18 months were suspended. Source: Local News
Sapu, CCMA to meet in bid to end 10111 call centre operators’ strike
They claim they’re amongst the lowest earning government call centre agents despite being the busiest. Source: Local News
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 29
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#RandReport: Rand rally stalls ahead of rate decision
By 1600 GMT the rand had weakened 0.29% to 12.9300 per dollar, down from a close of 12.8925 previously. Source: Local News
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PALESTINE IN ISLAMIC THOUGHT Recommended Common Jumu’ah Lecture Prepared by the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Palestine in general, and Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa […]
Suspended SABC CEO Aguma now facing 10 charges
Aguma’s lawyers argued on Tuesday that the hearing into his conduct be set aside due to outstanding documents. Source: Local News
2 arrested, 1 killed in Edenvale shootout with police
A gang of armed men entered a liquor store on Monday night. Source: Local News
AmaBhungane seeking legal advice after alleged heckling of journalist
It is understood Micah Reddy was participating in a talk show at the SABC when the group’s members approached him afterward. Source: […]
ANC WC PEC hopes national leaders can resolve factionalism issues
Following a series of meetings across the Western Cape, the PEC and several top leaders will discuss how to address the party’s […]
SANDF unable to meet mandate due to reduced budget
Defense Minister Nosiviwe Maphisa-Nqakula tabled her departmental budget vote, citing serious constraints her facing her department. Source: Local News
RTMC on high alert ahead of cold front, warns motorists to be cautious
The RTMC says motorists should refrain from driving in heavy snow, through flooded rivers and in heavy smoke. Source: Local News
Three men die, another critically injured in Carletonville crash
ER24 paramedics say they found four male occupants believed to be in their late 20s ejected from the vehicle. Source: Local News
Cosatu calls on Mbeki to accept his own mistakes amid ANC bad leadership claims
The ANC’s Zizi Kodwa says at this point, the ruling party wants to concentrate on learning from its mistakes and not dwelling […]
Public Protector: Absa challenge doesn’t suspend remedial action
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s report recommended that the SIU recover over R1 billion from Absa for an apartheid-era bailout to Bankorp. Source: Local […]
Cops make arrest in Iyapha Yamile murder case
The little girl’s body was found in a local Informal settlement about two months ago. Source: Local News
Court ruling forbids father from smoking in front of children
A woman took her children’s father to court after he repeatedly smoked in front of his two sons; one was recovering from […]
Zwelinzima Vavi: I will not vote ANC
Vavi says he can’t vote for the governing party with Jacob Zuma at its helm. Source: Local News
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Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 28 17 Shawwal 1438/ 12 July 2017 Comment and Analysis Palestine […]
#RandReport: Rand hits one-week best; stocks lifted by banking and mining shares
At 1500 GMT the rand traded 2.03% firmer 13.2925 per dollar, its firmest level since 5 July. Source: Local News
Rand firms up after taking hit over Sarb row
At 0640 GMT, the rand traded at R13.5250 per dollar, 0.31% firmer than its overnight close, but still trading around its weakest […]
‘Escaped Kruger Park lions probably driven out by population pressure’
SANParks says the batch of felines on the run are believed to be in a mountainous area south of the park in […]
ANC to establish new model to fund higher education
On Monday, the ANC’s education and heath commissions gave a report back on the resolutions taken during the recent ANC policy conference. […]
[WATCH] Mbalula: Crimes at OR Tambo airport are an inside job
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says he is working with airport officials and state security to root out corruption and collusion. Source: Local […]
Office of NPA Gauteng North DPP’s burgled
This burglary comes less than a week after intruders gained entry to the Hawks headquarters in Silverton. Source: Local News
Cape Town officials monitoring flood-prone communities
Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management teams are on standby in case of flooding in vulnerable areas. Source: Local News
Ocean View residents plead for more police visibility
Community leader Sharon Daniels says residents can no longer live in fear and want to confront the problems. Source: Local News
Weather Service: Cold front approaching Western Cape
Forecasters say the cold front will cause temperatures to drop exponentially in the province and cause some rainfall. Source: Local News
Palestine Expo: Response to False Allegations by Jewish Chronicle
Palestine Expo: Response to False Allegations by Jewish Chronicle MEDIA STATEMENT: (For Immediate Release) The Jewish Chronicle headlined an article, now […]
‘SA govt has crucial role to play in probing human rights violations’
The Human Rights Commission says the government should avoid making the same mistake as in the Omar Al Bashir case in future. […]
Dear Prime Ministers Gupta: The Gathering Media Edition requests your attendance
It would be amazing to host the three of you at a Gathering we’re putting on in Cape Town’s CTICC on 3 […]
Mattek-Sands hospitalised screaming in pain after Wimbledon fall
Bethanie Mattek-Sands slip as she approached the net and screamed out in pain, shouting ‘help me,’ clutching her right leg. Source: Local […]
Report shines light on gun crime in SA
The report reveals as many as 20 people are killed in gun-related incidents every single day. Source: Local News
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 27
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 27 10 Shawwal 1438/ 05 July 2017 Comment and Analysis JUSA […]
SAPS study ruling declaring parts of firearms act unconstitutional
Parliament has been given 18 months to amend the legislation to ensure constitutional compliance. Source: Local News
ANC policy conference resolves to tackle corruption
Minister of State Security David Mahlobo says that corruption and crime are issues that pose a threat to the stability of South […]
Icasa urges public to fill out questionnaire on cost of data
The submissions, with a deadline of September, will form part of Icasa’s first step in launching an inquiry into the issue. Source: […]
Rejection of Bigotry and Attempts to Silence Muslim Voices
Rejection of Bigotry and Attempts to Silence Muslim Voices A PRESS STATEMENT (For immediate release) The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa (JUSA) rejects […]
Ramaphosa welcomes Mantashe’s report on state of ANC
ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe’s report details the divisions in the ANC and says the leaked Gupta emails are hurting the organisation. Source: […]
Ramaphosa denies severe divisions at #ANCNPC
Reports suggest there was a disagreement over the diagnostics report about the state of the party, Cyril Ramaphosa says there’s unity. Source: […]
Youth League dismisses Mantashe’s report on ANC
On Friday, ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe presented his diagnostic report. Source: Local News
[WATCH] Jeff Radebe: We need to transform the lives of our people
Jeff Radebe explains that the National Development Plan is South Africa’s roadmap towards socio-economic transformation. Source: Local News
Water restrictions intensified in the Mother City
The City of Cape Town says this is to reduce collective water usage to below 500 million litres per day. Source: Local […]
Economist: Sarb’s role is to create atmosphere credibility and accountability
Commenting on the Mkhwebane’s CIEX report Abedian says it is critical that the central bank is left free of political interference in […]
[WATCH] Gwede Mantashe: We must avoid shootouts!
ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe speaks to Stephen Grootes about the outcome of the party’s policy conference which kicks off in Soweto on […]
50 unidentified bodies in KZN mortuaries awaiting autopsies
In May, Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo visited the Pinetown facility where he personally conducted autopsies. Source: Local News
AngloGold Ashanti CEO: Job cuts need to happen
It says it’s critical that it acts to protect the long-term sustainability of the business in South Africa along with the majority […]
Public Protector confirms receipt of judicial review application by Reserve Bank
Lesetja Kganyago filed legal papers in the bank’s application to have Mkhwebane’s findings that the bank’s inflation targeting mandate must be changed […]
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Parly committee to visit Johannesburg prison following stripper scandal
Correctional Services officials say this form of entertainment is not in line with the department’s procedures and policies and it was not […]
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 26
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 26 03 Shawwal 1438/ 28 June 2017 Comment and Analysis Contemplation: […]
We want houses, say protesting Nancefield residents
Protesting Nancefield residents say they are disappointed at the government for not delivering RDP houses. Source: Local News
Competition Commission confident of prosecuting fire firms over cartel conduct
The two companies admitted to price fixing, market division and collusive rendering in contravention of the competition act. Source: Local News
#RandReport: Rand gains for third session, gold shares slide
With no major local data releases or political developments the rand looked to overseas markets for direction and found it in continued […]
Ramaphosa trusts Mbete will come to well thought out decision over secret ballot
Ramaphosa says he supports the Constitutional Court’s ruling and that Mbete cannot now hide behind the veil that she doesn’t know what […]
Mashatile: We must rebuild the moral integrity of the ANC
Paul Mashatile delivered a closing address at the provincial party’s policy conference on Sunday evening. Source: Local News
Security tight at presidential guest house ahead of Kabila’s state visit
Presidents Jacob Zuma and Joseph Kabila are meeting for the 10th bi-national commission between the two countries. Source: Local News
Marikana trust fund builds 34 houses for victims’ families
Following the Marikana massacre in August 2012 Amcu, established a trust fund to address the three key pillars of housing, education and […]
Lynne Brown: The interim arrangements represents new dawn at Eskom
Brown says several allegations against the utility and executives are still being investigated but the company is doing better than it has […]
Mashatile: State capture probe an opportunity for people to clear their names
Paul Mashatile says the ANC needs to put the allegations that the state is captured behind it. Source: Local News
‘Public Protector’s Absa report undermines Parliament’
Parliament has joined Absa and the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) in their legal action against the Public Protector. Source: Local News
Parliament to challenge Mkhwebane’s report on Bankorp bailout
Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s report said govt failed to protect the public interest by bailing out Bankorp between 1985 and 1991. Source: Local News
CT cops probing fatal shooting of boy (14)
The Kensington policing forum’s Cheslyn Steenberg says police are investigating. Source: Local News
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 25
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 25 26 Ramadan 1438/ 21 June 2017 Comment and Analysis A […]
Bloemfontein city hall set alight allegedly by municipal workers
Police say after inspection, it was discovered that the fire was set from inside the building. Source: Local News
Moon-sighting and Reporting Guidelines
Moon-sighting and Reporting Guidelines The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa has a Central Hilaal Committee that coordinates the observation of the new crescents […]
Thembisile Yende murder: Alleged accomplice dies
The man suspected to be the owner of the car which was used in the murder of Eskom employee Thembisile Yende has […]
Joel Joffe who defended Madiba dies, hailed for contribution to democracy
Joffe died earlier this week at his home in Liddington in England at the age of 85. Source: Local News
CT community rattled again after homes petrol bombed
The Mfuleni community policing forum says it’s not yet clear if a series of petrol bombings in the Wesbank area is gang […]
CT dam levels rise by 4%, city not out of the woods yet
The City issued an appeal to industry to assist in coming up with solutions to augment the City’s potable water supply, with […]
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Alleged NC rapist to finally appear in court after hiding for 6 years
He had evaded authorities until last week when crime intelligence officers tracked him down in Kimberley. Source: Local News
Sibanye Gold to resume operations after violent strike
The strike ensued after the company announced that it will be implementing measures to combat illegal mining on all its shafts. Source: […]
Probe launched after seven sailors killed in ship collision
Reports say the sailors were trapped inside the ship, which then took on water. Source: Local News
Eskom rubbishes claims of scheduled load shedding
The power utility says the public should ignore the messages of load shedding claims doing rounds on social media Source: Local News
Madonsela: SA needs clear policy to hold leaders accountable
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says the threat of an economic downgrade should be enough to push South Africa into rising to […]
[WATCH] #YouthDay in Ventersdorp marred by #AntiZuma chants
A group of people disrupted President Jacob Zuma during his keynote address at the Youth Day event in Venterdorp on Friday. Source: […]
Number of schools damaged in Cape storm now at 172
The WCED has completed its assessment of affected schools. Source: Local News
Plans afoot to build new homes for residents affected by Cape fires
Knysna Mayor Eleanore Bouw-Spies says they would like to start the rebuilding process as soon as possible. Source: Local News
Economists downbeat on SA economic outlook
Economist Azar Jammine says the slumping business confidence gives a good indication of things to come for the South African economy. Source: […]
Online Newsletter Vol 12 No 24
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa Online Newsletter Online Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 24 19 Ramadan 1438/ 14 June 2017 Comment and Analysis The […]
Karoo cops make heroin bust worth nearly R500k
Authorities say the drugs, which were discovered on a bus travelling between Johannesburg and the Karoo, were hidden in black bags and […]
PSC: Nathi Nhleko ignored warnings over cops doing business with state
The PSC has revealed that former Police Minister Nathi Nhleko ignored its repeated warnings that senior SAPS officials faced potential conflicts of […]
‘Jabu Kubheka’s untimely death has robbed SA of raw talent’
The SABC says his death is a major loss for the broadcaster and the country at large. Source: Local News
Knysna fires: WC govt to focus on damage assessments
The runaway fires in the Eden district has now been contained. Source: Local News
SABC board lifts ban on reporting on violent protests
The decision to not show these visuals was strongly supported by Hlaudi Motsoeneng last year. Source: Local News
Patients treated at makeshift hospital in Knysna following evacuation
The town’s hospital had to be evacuated last week as runaway fires advanced on it. Source: Local News
11 people killed in separate KZN, Mpumalanga collisions
A bakkie and a truck collided on the N2 highway in Izingolweni in KwaZulu-Natal, killing eight people. Source: Local News
NSRI renders assistance as firefighting efforts continue in Knysna
Emergency and rescue crews are continuing to assist firefighters battling a wildfire that has wreaked havoc in parts of the Southern Cape. […]
Alek Blak launches debut single and it’s a must hear
The lifestyle journalist and singer-songwriter has brought a new taste to the world of music with his debut single ‘New Day’. Source: […]
QS World University Rankings places UP among top 550 in the world
The University of Pretoria says it’s committed to world-class research and is pleased to see the focus paying off. Source: Local News
We’ve Got Some Bad News, Robots Likely To Be Better Than Us At Everything By 2060
Just like the opening scenes of a terrible sci-fi film, it seems we are approaching the end days, as experts claim robots […]
Masina asks Zuma to tell Guptas to ‘give ANC space’
Speaking at MKMVA conference, Mzwandile Masina told the president he would never choose his friends for him, but there is a limit […]
Gigaba warns that continued low growth will affect govt’s spending plans
The Finance Minister has warned of significant risks to the government meeting its fiscal targets. Source: Local News
‘Police need to know what to do when women are violated’
A group of marchers at the Booysens police station say it is one of the centres where sexual abuse victims are mishandled […]
[WATCH] Mantashe: ANC damaged by Zuma scandals
The corruption scandals engulfing President Jacob Zuma have done huge damage to the ruling African National Congress, according to secretary general Gwede […]
