The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) convened a three-day Municipal Elections Indaba in Johannesburg. The Indaba formed part of the ongoing initiatives of the UUCSA Political Committee, a broad-based platform established to facilitate structured engagement between the Muslim community and public representatives on policy, governance, and public interest
The United Nations Security Council remains the world’s most powerful decision-making body on matters of international peace and security. As the only UN organ empowered to impose sanctions and authorise military action, the Security Council plays a critical role in shaping global responses to conflicts that can disrupt trade routes,
Young South Africans with higher educational qualifications are far more likely to secure employment than their peers with lower levels of education, highlighting the strong link between academic attainment and improved job prospects in the country’s labour market. Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter
A bail hearing set to take place in the mining town of Swartruggens in North West is drawing national attention, as five Mexican nationals accused of operating a massive methamphetamine laboratory await a court decision on whether they will be released or remain behind bars. The suspects were arrested following
A dramatic escalation in regional tensions unfolded overnight after Israeli forces claimed to have launched airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran, just hours after carrying out attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Residents across several regions of Iran reported hearing powerful explosions. Local and Israeli media
A South African human rights organisation has initiated legal proceedings against the government, seeking to halt the issuance of arms export permits to the United States. The group argues in court documents that the transfers may conflict with local laws and could pose risks to international peace and security. The
The United States is once again turning its trade spotlight on South Africa, proposing new tariffs following a Section 301 investigation that alleges unfair foreign practices affecting American commerce. However, critics argue that Washington’s approach raises serious questions about double standards and the use of trade measures to exert pressure
“Eleven unarmed civilian volunteers, including doctors and humanitarian workers, remain unlawfully detained in Libya. These individuals are members of the Global Sumud Land Convoy, a non-violent humanitarian initiative involving 230 participants from 21 countries, transporting ambulances, medical supplies, and mobile homes overland in an effort to break the siege on
Following South Africa’s application against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the Court has issued an order setting 22 November 2027 as the deadline for South Africa to file its Reply to Israel’s written submissions.
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
