Finance Minister gives SAA bailout application the nod
SAA has survived on state-guaranteed loans, failing to submit financial statements for two years. Source: Local News
Taiwanese vessel escorted to CT on suspicion of illegal fishing
The ship was spotted in the South African exclusive economic zone near Mossel Bay earlier this week. Source: Local News
WCED to engage with protesting Khayelitsha learners
About 200 learners marched to the WCED’s offices today, calling for the removal of their principal. Source: Local News
***LSMA is now Broadcasting Live!!!***
Alhamdulillah, the LSMA is now officially broadcasting live from its Masaajid. Sisters , click here to listen to live broadcasts of lectures and […]
South Africans urged to save water
The government has warned that the drought gripping SA is likely to continue through the spring season. Source: Local News
Developers set new Woodstock eviction date
Thanks to an intervention from the city, residents can remain in their homes for at least another 2 weeks. Source: Local News
ANC likens UKZN student protest to Nazi Germany
The ANC says the actions of protesting student similar to when Adolf Hitler ordered books to be destroyed. Source: Local News
Police to remain on high alert amid UKZN student protests
The police’s Thulani Zwane says officials are on alert for any activity on the campuses today. Source: Local News
#RandReport: GDP recovery boosts rand, bonds and retail stocks
The rand rose as much as 2.5 percent against the dollar to its strongest in more than a week. Source: Local News
Paramedics’ attacks put additional pressure on WC health system
The province has seen more than 40 incidents where paramedics were targeted while on duty. Source: Local News
Cops suspect mother accused of murdering son may be protecting suspect
The woman appeared in court last week and was released on bail of R300. Source: Local News
Judgement to be handed down in Anovuyo Ndamase’s murder case
Five-year-old Anovuyo Ndamase’s body was discovered just metres away from her Khayelitsha home. Source: Local News
‘We must think about how we are going to protect women’
The ANCWL is concerned by the intimidation of women wanting to occupying top positions in the political ranks. Source: Local News
CSA board sets targets for national men’s team
The targets require the National Team to play an average minimum of 54 percent black players. Source: Local News
Presidency full statement on Zwane’s banking inquiry claims
The Presidency says Mosebenzi Zwane’s statement was not issued on behalf of Cabinet. Source: Local News
Crime stats show murder rate is up in SA
The statistics show that the national murder rate is now 34 per 100,000, up from 33 last year. Source: Local News
SA hasn’t healed from apartheid wounds, says church leader
Religious leaders joined hands in condemning the recent claims of racist practices at some schools. Source: Local News
UCT boosts security upgrades following armed robberies
UCT says says it’s invested millions of rands into security cameras following the robberies. Source: Local News
New federation will champion interests of working class – Vavi
Zwelinzima Vavi says plans to launch the new labour federation are at an advanced stage. Source: Local News
Living in fear: Delft residents want solutions to gang violence
The community’s CPF says there were more than 30 murders in the area last month. Source: Local News
Minister surprised by money managers’ move to withdraw SOE funding
Futuregrowth & Denmark’s Jyske Bank announced their decision to stop giving loans to state-owned entities. Source: Local News
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith – 7.472
Narrated Anas The Prophet offered as sacrifices, two horned rams, black and white in color. He slaughtered them with his own hands […]
Gordhan saga in NPA’s hands, his lawyers say
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s lawyers say they hope the NPA will agree that there’s no case against him. Source: Local News
Nine people evacuated from Plettenberg Bay homes amid raging fire
Firefighters have been battling the blaze at the Middle Keurbooms Private Conservancy since the weekend. Source: Local News
10 buildings at two schools torched as pupils demand matric farewell
Hundreds of pupils are yet to write mock exams due to the destruction of classrooms. Source: Local News
About 700 people homeless after Denver fire
It’s understood a mattress caught fire, spreading to hundreds of shacks. Source: Local News
Bromwell Street residents plea for help over evictions
The residents say developers should at least help them find alternative accommodation in Cape Town. Source: Local News
Reserve Bank says it won’t respond to short term market volatility
The rand fell more than 1% against the dollar today, extending losses after Gordhan summoned by Hawks. Source: Local News
Body of SA pilot killed in China to be repatriated
Michael Leusch was in an aerobatic aircraft when it lost control during an air show in China. Source: Local News
Dozens protest against eviction at Biscuit Mill Shopping Centre
Twenty-eight families to leave their homes because private property developers have bought the properties. Source: Local News
‘Limpopo government making progress in service delivery’
Limpopo’s government says it is making significant progress in providing services. Source: Local News
Memorial service for political violence victims postponed
The situation remains tense in Inchanga following the murders of ANC & SACP members. Source: Local News
Meet the person tapped to become SA’s next Public Protector
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s name will be recommended to the National Assembly to take over. Source: Local News
PP Shortlisting: And then there were four, as Weiner gets the chop
Judge Sharise Weiner is the first of five candidates to miss the cut in the race to replace Thuli Madonsela. Source: Local […]
Ronnie Kasrils questions Kebby Maphatsoe’s sincerity
Maphatsoe’s issued an apology to Kasrils and agreed to pay R500,000 in damages in defamation suit. Source: Local News
[Surah 3 – Al-i’Imran – Ayat
[Surah 3 – Al-i’Imran – Ayat 102-103] 102. O you who believe! Have Taqwa of Allah as is His due, and die not […]
Hadith on Prayer: You are in a state of prayer even while waiting for prayer
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “One of you continues to be in a […]
DA’s Vasco da Gama elected as new Johannesburg Council Speaker
EFF and DA members cheered and celebrated as da Gama was named speaker of the house. Source: Local News
Hadith on Wealth: True richness is the richness of the heart, no matter what happens
Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance […]
Madonsela honoured after receiving Lead SA Leadership Award
Thuli Madonsela humbly accepted the LEAD SA Leadership Award at the Changemakers conference yesterday. Source: Local News
MPs slate SSA for ‘unreliable’ information on Public Protector candidates
Members of Parliament have agreed to ignore State Security Agency information on the candidates. Source: Local News
4 secrets of a muslim wife for a happy life
4 Secrets of a Muslim Wife for a Happy Life! There are many articles and books written about importance of marriage in […]
KZN bus driver shot dead while transporting dozens
The driver went down an embankment after he was shot and the bus came to halt in the backyard of a house. […]
Hadith on Harm: There is no harm or reciprocating harm against others
Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not cause harm or return harm. Whoever […]
Concerns over proposed inflation-related university fee increase
SAUS says the suggested implementation a uniform fee increase by universities is worrisome. Source: Local News
Treasury says its strained budget cannot afford to fund free higher education
Treasury says solutions proposed by the public won’t yield the large amount of money. Source: Local News
Hadith on Mercy: The mercy of Allah is more beloved to the Prophet than the entire world
Thawban reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I would not love to have the world or […]
Mabulu defends latest Zuma painting
The artist has accused President Jacob Zuma of ‘disrespecting’ South Africans. Source: Local News
14 shortlisted for new Public Protector post
They include Judge Siraj Desai, Willie Hofmeyr and former deputy public protector Mamiki Shai. Source: Local News
Oudtshoorn Municipality draws up recovery plan for incoming council
The provincial and national government identified political and financial dysfunction in the council. Source: Local News
Eid Mubarak
Islamic News Daily wishes all a very happy and Joyous Eid. May Allah bless all with his choices blessings in this world […]
Muslims Are the True Feminists: Gabby Aossey
As American women, many of us have an idea of what feminists are; freelancing women with all the sexual freedom in the […]
#TshwaneUnrest: Business owners call for arrests
A local business owner says the violence is senseless & it’s killing their livelihood. Source: Local News
Hadith on Grudges: Let go of hatred, malice, enmity, and envy against each other
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Forgive each other and drop the grudges between […]
SABC: Protest footage is bad for SA’s brand image
The broadcaster says showing footage of destruction of property has a negative effect on foreign investment. Source: Local News
Mark Zuckerberg tapes over his webcam. Should you?
Don’t worry, Mark Zuckerberg: Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you. And as the richest millennial in the world, […]
Winnie Rust murder accused denied bail
Johannes Plaaitjies and his 18-year-old nephew Nigel have been charged with robbing and killing Rust. Source: Local News
Hadith on Fasting: True fasting is from vanity, obscenity, falsehood, and abuse
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, fasting is not only from eating and […]
Hawks confirm fraud, corruption probe into Linda Mti
Mti is the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s head of Safety & Security. Source: Local News
Orlando shooting was revenge against HIV-positive partner: Omar Mateen’s ‘gay lover’
A man who says he was Omar Mateen’s lover has claimed the mass murderer acted out of revenge after finding out one of his […]
DA accuses SIU, NPA of shielding Linda Mti
An SIU report implicates the Nelson Mandela Bay head of safety and security in fraud and corruption. Source: Local News
‘ANC avoided more factional battles in Tshwane by choosing Didiza’
Jessie Duarte says the ANC had to compromise and appoint someone neutral to avoid factional battles. Source: Local News
Govt asked to consider legalising rhino horn trade
An anti-poaching ranger & rhino were killed, allegedly at the hands of poachers, in Bela-Bela at the weekend. Source: Local News
Hadith on Fasting: There is nothing similar to fasting in reward
Abu Umamah reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell me a deed to do.” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings […]
To tackle extremism Muslim liberals must stop sounding like Trump, and Muslim conservatives must stop acting like David icke.
It’s extremely important that when we issue condemnations they shouldn’t be selective and partial. There are two types of condemnations that are […]
Hadith on Blessings: The first thing a servant will asked about are his blessings
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the first thing a servant will be […]
Hadith on Love: Allah will never throw his beloved into Hellfire
Anas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah will never cast his beloved into the Hellfire.” Source: Musnad […]
Henri van Breda could face mandatory life sentence, if found guilty
The triple murder accused has been charged with the deaths of his mother, father & brother. Source: Local News
Hadith on Prayer: Allah blesses those who sit on the right side of the prayer row
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah and his angels send blessings upon those […]
Orlando shooter Omar Mateen was gay
A former classmate of Omar Mateen’s 2006 police academy class said he believed Mateen was gay, saying Mateen once asked him out. […]
ANCWL calls for equal representation in upcoming municipal elections
The party is finalising its mayoral candidates and is expected to release the names this week. Source: Local News
Hadith on Fasting: Whoever fasts will be separated from the Hellfire by great distances
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever fasts a day in the way of Allah, then […]
Franziska Blochliger case postponed for further investigation
The prosecution says it requires cellphone mapping evidence, a process that takes about six weeks. Source: Local News
Hadith on Moderation: Be moderate in worship and never give up
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him passed by a man who was praying on […]
2 inmates charged three years after cop’s murder
Investigators have linked the pair to the killing of sergeant Bafundi Mdlalo in Mitchells Plain. Source: Local News
‘Regular release of crime stats will help hold police accountable’
Jeff Radebe announced yesterday that cabinet has decided that crime stats should be released quarterly. Source: Local News
Working on Fire en route to negotiate with disgruntled firefighters in Canada
The group says it didn’t agree to an increased rate for firefighters sent to assist in battling wildfires. Source: Local News
Man Vs Machine: At Wipro, Artificial Intelligence Is About To Do The Job Of 3000 Engineers
The future is uncertain. At least for the 3,000 software engineers whose tasks are about to be replaced by an artificial intelligence […]
Tech moguls declare era of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence and machine learning will create computers so sophisticated and godlike that humans will need to implant “neural laces” in their […]
Rumi film will challenge Muslim stereotypes, says Gladiator writer
An Oscar-winning screenwriter has agreed to work on a biopic about the 13th-century poet Jalaluddin al-Rumi. David Franzoni, who wrote the script […]
Mpumalanga community shocked by Wynne Lieberthal’s sudden death
The embattled doctor, known as the “butcher of Rosebank”, died of a heart attack at the weekend. Source: Local News
Over 30 injured after 3 taxis collide in Roodepoort
Among the injured are children who were on their way to school this morning. Source: Local News
Penny Sparrow’s hate speech case to be heard this week
Cape Town based attorney Peter Williams says her case will be dealt with on Friday. Source: Local News
Report slams Israel’s ‘squandering’ of aid to Palestine
The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor releases a report documenting Israel’s destruction of EU-funded projects in Palestine. Gaza Strip – A surge in Israel’s […]
Bakkie, truck collision claims two lives in CT
While traffic has been affected between Mew Way & Spine Road, the occupants in the bakkie remain trapped. Source: Local News
World’s Muslims mark beginning of Ramadan
Millions of Muslims around the world will mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan on Monday, a time marked by […]
Hadith on Knowledge: Those who learn and teach in the mosque have a great reward
Abu Umamah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever leaves for the mosque in the morning for no […]
IEC certifies 2016 voters’ roll
The certified voters’ roll will be published tomorrow for inspection at IEC offices around the country. Source: Local News
Amir on Reflection: The light of faith is in deep thinking and positive contemplation
As-Suyuti reported: Amir ibn Abdi Qais, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “I heard from more than one or two or […]
Former Special Needs Academy director to appear in court for fraud
It’s alleged the woman made fraudulent payments of close to R300,000 to her personal bank accounts. Source: Local News
Three killed in Delft shootings at the weekend
Five people were shot but three lost their lives, including a four-year-old child. Source: Local News
SA firefighters arrive to warm Canadian welcome
The team arrived in Edmonton to help the country fight a fire in Alberta, which has been raging over a month. Source: […]
Shack fire leaves one man dead in Gugulethu
Rescue services say the man sustained fatal burns after an unattended cooking devices caused the fire. Source: Local News
Presidency to review Zuma’s wives’ transport benefits
It was revealed that nearly R9 million was spent on buying luxury cars to transport Jacob Zuma’s spouses. Source: Local News
Uber SA working to reduce legal ambiguity
The service says it’s been working with authorities to eliminate legal ambiguity around its drivers. Source: Local News
Hadith on Brotherhood: Do not argue, mock, or break your promises
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not argue with your brother, do not make fun […]
Truman Prince unfazed by calls for his resignation
The mayor has been accused by some residents of failing to prioritise young people. Source: Local News
Hadith on Children: Give your children gifts equally and fairly
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger fo Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Treat your children equally regarding gifts. If I […]
Manqele’s legal team vows to exhaust all legal avenues
Sindisiwe Manqele’s application for leave to appeal her conviction & sentence was turned down yesterday. Source: Local News
Hadith on Supplication: Every supplication is answered unless it is sinful or impatient
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every one of you will have his supplications […]
