Yet another delay in Winnie Rust’s murder case
Nigel and Johannes Plaatjies appeared in the Wellington Magistrates Court today. Source: Local News
Islam starts flourishing in Cuba: Report
Havana, (IINA) – “When I learned there was Islam and a Muslim community in Cuba, I really liked it because I never […]
‘The decision to prosecute anyone in Sars unit matter lies with me’
Abrahams says he will make the decision on whether or not to prosecute anyone, including Gordhan. Source: Local News
Umar II on Thought: Thinking about the blessings of Allah is the best worship
Ibn Kathir reported: Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Speaking in remembrance of Allah the Exalted is […]
David on Character: My Lord enjoined upon me nine good character traits
Hasan ibn Dhakwan reported: David, peace be upon him, said, “My Lord Almighty enjoined upon me nine traits. He enjoined me to […]
Kruger Park land claimants want answers over compensation
Some claimants have also criticised government, saying R110,000 per household is not sufficient. Source: Local News
Three arrested in Woodstock drug raid
Two men and woman will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Monday. Source: Local News
Hadith on Solitude: Those who seek seclusion to remember Allah have succeeded
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Those in seclusion have raced ahead.” They said, […]
UIF bill adopted by National Assembly
The Unemployment Insurance Amendment Bill will now be sent to the NCOP for its approval. Source: Local News
Govt is confident of more arrests following violent protests in Vuwani
Minister David Mahlobo says a probe is underway to identify even those who supplied organisational support. Source: Local News
Vuwani community urged to protect new mobile classes
The department says it hopes the mobile classrooms will see more children attend school tomorrow. Source: Local News
Libya to be military equipped in fight against ISIL by USA
World powers are ready to consider demands from Libya’s new unity government for exemptions from a United Nations arms embargo and militarily equip […]
Preparing for the Quantum Storm
Try not to panic, but quantum computers stand poised to upend today’s information technology infrastructure. These revolutionary machines, though likely at least […]
Sanlam Auditorium at UJ ‘destroyed’ by fire
The university will be holding a press briefing this afternoon about the building that was set alight. Source: Local News
BJP trying to save RSS leaders: AAP on Malegaon chargesheet
New Delhi: A day after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) gave a clean chit to Sadhvi Pragya and five other accused in […]
Firefighters death: Further investigations into ignored safety procedures underway
Michael Letsosa and Daniel Zwane died when they ran out of oxygen in the basement of a burning building. Source: Local News
Lesufi vows to ‘make an example’ out of Orlando High
Pupils at the Soweto school damaged property, demanding the removal of the principal. Source: Local News
Ibn Sireen on Hearts: Allah guides the pure hearts of his servants to moral and spiritual truth
Abu Nuaim reported: Ibn Sireen, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “When Allah intends goodness for a servant, he makes admonitions […]
Over 200 shacks burnt to the ground in Mangolongolo
The fire broke out in the early hours of this morning and quickly spread through the informal settlement. Source: Local News
WC MEC hails nurses on International Nurses Day
MEC Nomafrench Mbombo visited practising and retired nurses at Groote Schuur Hospital earlier today. Source: Local News
Israel jails Palestinian beautician over Facebook post
Bethlehem, occupied West Bank – As uniformed men burst through her front gate last month, Nidal Atwan first thought they had come […]
US defies Myanmar government request to stop using term Rohingya
The new ambassador of the United States to Myanmar said he would keep using the term Rohingya for the persecuted Muslim minority, […]
Ali on Adultery: No punishment for the woman forced into adultery
Abdur Rahman As-Salami reported: Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, was asked to judge a woman who had been […]
ARMSTA: Cops failing to enforce intimidation order
The order instructs a rival association to stop intimidating drivers working along the Mall of Africa route. Source: Local News
Police have apologised for making a fake Islamist suicide bomber use a “religious phrase” during a counter-terror exercise in Manchester.
Police have apologised for making a fake Islamist suicide bomber use a “religious phrase” during a counter-terror exercise in Manchester. The simulated attack started […]
Abu Darda on Reflection: Spiritual contemplation for an hour is better than night prayer
Umm Darda reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with them both, said, “True reflection for an hour is better than prayer […]
‘Post Office remains a key strategic asset of govt’
Minister Siyabonga Cwele ensuring the financial stability of the SA Post Office is a top priority. Source: Local News
GP nurses march to strengthen ties with communities
Gauteng nurses marched from the Helen Joseph Hospital to Campus Square in their white uniforms. Source: Local News
Abu Darda on Character: A Muslim has good character until he enters Paradise with it
Umm Darda reported: Abu Darda, may Allah be pleased with them both, stood praying and weeping and saying, “O Allah, you made […]
India requires more than 70,000 judges to clear pending cases: CJI
After an emotional outburst over the issue in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a conference in New Delhi recently, the […]
Wife denied water, Dalit digs up a well for her in 40 days
His achievement may not be as colossal as that of Dashrath Manjhi, the mountain man, but his spirit is equally indomitable. Refused […]
Man aims to become SA’s first professional musher
The 27-year-old JP Bussio discovered his passion for the dog sled sport in Norway. Source: Local News
FBI says ‘Australian IS jihadist’ is actually a Jewish American troll named Joshua Ryne Goldberg
A young Jewish American man has been charged with pretending to be an Australian-based Islamic State jihadist after a FBI joint investigation with the Australian […]
Hadith on Politeness: Friendly and polite behavior is charity
Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Politeness with people is charity.” Abu Hatim, […]
Ipid concerned by rapes involving cops
Since January, the police watchdog has dealt with at least five attacks in which minors were the victims. Source: Local News
Matthew Theunissen apologises in open letter for racist post
Earlier this week Theunissen used the k-word to refer to the government in a Facebook post. Source: Local News
Hadith on Kindness: The Prophet would show kindness to the worst of people
Amr ibn Al-‘As reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would embrace the worst people with a cheerful […]
Smart Contact Lenses To Record What You See
The race to develop smart contact lenses with all kinds of crazy capabilities is getting more focused. Sony became a serious contender […]
Religious Tolerance In India Deteriorated In 2015: U.S. Commission
NEW DELHI — Religious tolerance in India deteriorated in 2015, and religious freedoms of minorities were violated by Hindu nationalist groups, “tacitly […]
President Zuma to present Presidency budget vote today
It will be the president’s first appearance in Parliament since two significant court rulings against him. Source: Local News
Zille refutes ANC’s allegations on community safety budget
The ANC has accused the DA of spending less than 1% of its total budget on WC community safety. Source: Local News
Wits flags to fly half-mast in honour of Limpopo accident victims
Adam Habib says the university is in mourning after a taxi accident claimed the lives of seven students. Source: Local News
25,000 women died due to dowry in two years, government says
DELHI: Around 25,000 women were either killed or committed suicide due to dowry harassment by their in-laws between 2012 and 2014, Union […]
Hadith on Hearts: Backbiting poisons the hearts with hatred and malice
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Let not one of you mention anything […]
Muslim prayer hall set on fire in France
AJACCIO: A Muslim prayer hall was ravaged by fire overnight in the capital of the French island of Corsica, local authorities said, […]
Hadith on Conscience: Whatever your heart rejects, then do not accept it
Abdur Rahman ibn Mu’awiyah reported: A man asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, saying, “O Messenger of […]
60 killed in Aleppo strikes
BEIRUT/GENEVA: A wave of airstrikes and shelling killed more than 60 people in less than 24 hours in the northern Syrian city […]
Additional police deployed at Mall of Africa
Mall management has urged visitors to park in designated spaces, where security guards are positioned. Source: Local News
The Story of the Men From Malegaon: Accused, Acquitted and Now What? THE CITIZEN BUREAU
NEW DELHI: Nurul Hoda, 24, was at home when the police arrived at his house on September 8, 2006. They asked him […]
Treasury DG’s contract extended
There was speculation late last year that Lungisa Fuzile was on his way out. Source: Local News
Madikizela-Mandela discharged from hospital
Madikizela-Mandela was first operated on in late March and had a follow-up procedure earlier this month. Source: Local News
Ibn Mas’ud on Knowledge: True knowledge is enlightened fear of Allah
Abdullah reported: Ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Knowledge is not knowing many narrations. Verily, knowledge is the fear […]
Hadith on Reckoning: Whoever is fully taken to account for his sins will perish
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever is taken to account on the Day of […]
Freemasonry linked to ‘police cover-up’ of Hillsborough disaster that left 96 dead
Freemasonry has been linked to allegations of a police cover-up concerning the Hillsborough disaster, as a decades-long battle for justice for the […]
#FreedomDay: ‘The bitter fight for freedom wasn’t in vain’
Johnny Issel’s children say today is an annual reminder of his dedication to bring about change in SA. Source: Local News
Fisherman invents 3D underwater farms that protect shores and replenish the ocean
Commercial fisherman, Bren Smith, invented a way to grow large amounts of food vertically under the surface of the ocean. Better yet, […]
Polokwane mayor cites changes to the city post-1994
He says 22 years later Polokwane is on its way to becoming an economically thriving metro. Source: Local News
Staggie wants to live clean life, free of crime
The former Hard Livings gang boss says he now wants to help broker peace between warring gangs in the Cape. Source: Local […]
KSA calls on UN to stop politicizing human rights
GENEVA: Saudi Arabia has called on UN committees to confront the attempt to politicize human rights issues which some, with political goals […]
Wildlife thriving without humans in Chernobyl nuclear zone – study
Animals in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have not been wiped out by the nuclear fallout contaminating the land, but are actually thriving […]
Maimane: Vote DA to move SA forward again
The DA leader delivered the keynote address at his party’s manifesto launch in Johannesburg yesterday. Source: Local News
Hadith on Guidance: The Prophet supplicates to guide the unbelievers, not destroy them
Abu Huraira reported: At-Tufail came with his companions and they said, “O Messenger of Allah, the tribe of Daws has disbelieved and […]
Archbishop Tutu & wife Leah receive special award
Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has presented the couple with the Archbishop’s Award for Peace with Justice. Source: Local News
Tshwane in process of establishing automotive city
Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa says plans are underway to establish an automotive city in Tshwane. Source: Local News
One third of India is depressed: Time we start talking about it: Shubhra Dixit
Among the many problems an average Indian has to navigate through the course of her life, depression is depicted as a made […]
Motorist advised to be cautious after WC mud slide
There have minor mud slides on the roadway between Witsand and Misty Cliffs, near Kommetjie. Source: Local News
No arrests after child (3) trapped in fridge for several hours
Grabouw police say the child died after she was left in a fridge for between 3 and 5 hours. Source: Local News
Hadith on Teaching: The Prophet was the kindest and most patient teacher to his companions
Mu’awiya ibn Al-Hakam reported: I was praying with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, while a man among […]
Cell C boss: Women have a ‘bitch switch’
Jose Dos Santos’s comments about women in the workplace hit the wrong note. Source: Local News
The new KG scam: By Jairam Ramesh at The Hindu
To pretend to extract non-existent gas requires extraordinary skill and sleight. And to banish all of it into thin air later is […]
We’re Already at a Stage Where You Can Live With Your Own Creepy Scarlett Johansson Robot
Should we trade ethics and human contact for machines that pretend to like us? By Shannon Rupp / The Tyee April 17, […]
ANC crash victim’s family struggle to accept their loss
Gugulethu Sithole is one of 11 ANC volunteers from Ekurhuleni who were killed in the bus crash. Source: Local News
Luqman on Repentance: Do not put off repentance, as death can come any day
Uthman ibn Za’ida reported: Luqman, may Allah be pleased with him, said to his son, “O my son, do not delay repentance, […]
Al-Bushanji on Chivalry: Whoever loves his brother and hates evil for him is chivalrous
Ibn Asakir reported: Abu Al-Hasan Al-Bushanji, may Allah have mercy on him, was asked about chivalry and he said, “Chivalry is with […]
Girl embraces Islam during Dr. Zakir Naik’s lecture
Kemaman: An unforgettable moment was witnessed by the members of the audience after a Christian teenager converted to Islam after attending the […]
‘Zuma Must Go’ campaign must plan beyond pushing the president out
Civil society, citizens & politicians have taken part in dialogue around asking President Zuma to resign. Source: Local News
Don’t Just Blame Climate Change, India’s Drought Is Born Out Of Apathy For The Poor
NEW DELHI — Severe drought conditions prevail at the moment in at least 10 states in India. Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, […]
Sa’eed on Leadership: Advice to the Caliph to love Muslims as himself and his family
Ibn Asakir reported: Sa’eed ibn Amir said to Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, “O commander of the faithful! […]
Moses on Love: Allah instructs Moses to care for parents and love people as himself
Ka’b ibn Alqamah reported: When the Prophet Moses, peace and blessings be upon him, had gone out fleeing from Pharaoh, he said, […]
SACP to continue its fight to keep Janusz Walus in jail
The SACP will join the Justice Department’s lawyers to petition to take the matter to the SCA. Source: Local News
Union hopeful it can reach wage agreement with Comair
Workers are demanding a 35 percent increase, over three years, while Comair is only offering 22.5 percent. Source: Local News
David on Virtues: Allah loves those who perform these ten righteous deeds
Fadalah ibn Ubaid reported: David, peace be upon him, asked his Lord the Exalted about the most beloved deeds to him. Allah […]
Mu’adh on Faith: He will not have true faith until he is humble, ascetic, and just
Ibn Hammad reported: Mu’adh ibn Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “A servant will not reach the heights of faith […]
ANC in Gauteng is shying away from offending Zuma, say analysts
Analysts say the structure has stopped short of making a political statement to take action. Source: Local News
Muslim body conference in Turkey, focus on rising terrorism
Istanbul: he world’s Islamic countries began their annual meeting on Sunday in Istanbul, where they are set to focus on the Palestinian […]
2 men, shot execution-style, found in Kagiso
The bodies were discovered this morning by the sister of one of the men in Swaneville on the West Rand. Source: Local […]
Young conservationist gives wings to her dreams
Mahjabeen Unnisa’s essay in Urdu on saving fuel wins her a laptop and a trip to Japan The tin-roofed Falaknuma house that […]
Des Van Rooyen condemns violence during voter registration weekend
Des Van Rooyen has called on traditional leaders to facilitate talks about grievances from residents. Source: Local News
Hadith on Revenge: The companions did not take revenge against the innocent
Abu Huraira reported: The tribe of Harith ibn Amir had purchased Khubaib, may Allah be pleased with him, as he had killed […]
Abu Yazeed on Leadership: If you have no manners, then how can you lead the Muslims?
Al-Ma’ruf reported: A man arrived in Bastam claiming the right of authority. Abu Yazeed went to him and when he met him, […]
Uber rushes to calm concerned drivers, fearful riders amid strike
At least two Uber users have witnessed confrontations between drivers and alleged assailants. Source: Local News
Israel calls for Rabbi Eliezer Berland to be extradited to stand trial
Eliezer Berland was arrested in Amsterdam but fled the Netherlands & arrived in SA earlier this year. Source: Local News
The neverending plight of Christians in Pakistan: Rabia Mehmood
It was midnight in Youhanabad – a largely Christian neighbourhood in Lahore. Men and women, both young and old, were keeping watch. […]
Hadith on Anger: Whoever controls his anger will be filled with faith and peace of mind
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever suppresses his rage while he is capable of unleashing […]
‘E-channel project to radically change Home Affairs experience’
People will now be able to apply online for IDs and passports online. Source: Local News
This Man Riddled A Mosque With Bullet Holes. Now They’re Forgiving Him
Just hours after a series of deadly terrorist attacks struck Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, Ted A. Hakey Jr. slipped deeper […]
ANC’s Faiez Jacobs found guilty of assault
Jacob’s 18-month suspension has been suspended for three years because Jacobs regretted his action. Source: Local News
Israeli forces detain 21 Palestinians in extensive predawn raids
NABLUS (Ma’an) – Israeli forces launched a wide-scale predawn detention campaign across the occupied Palestinian territory on Tuesday, detaining at least 21 […]
No date set for Panayiotou’s third bail bid
The businessman’s lawyers claim they’ve secured new evidence in the murder case. Source: Local News
Panama Papers: Why should we care?
Panama has always been one of the best tax havens in the world – both during and after the reign of General […]
