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Fairbain Café and Old Mutual Wealth lead Discussion on Expanding Shari’ah-Compliant Investment in SA

Ragheema Mclean 13 April 2025

On Saturday evening, 12 April, Fairbain Café in collaboration with Old Mutual Wealth hosted a gathering of key stakeholders, including several members of the local Ulama to spotlight the significance of Shari’ah-compliant banking, investment, and its growing relevance within South Africa’s financial sector. Among the speakers at the event was

Hawks arrests three suspects in Plumstead human trafficking case

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 April 2025

By Rachel Mohamed A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on charges related to human trafficking in Plumstead. She appeared today in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court alongside her co-accused, Rogers Mubiru (34) and Fatuma Bashiba (38). All three remain in custody, and the case has been postponed until 17 April for

US-China trade war worsens to no applause

Daanyaal Matthews 11 April 2025

By Daanyaal Matthews China faces a 125% tariff on all its goods entering the United States as Donald Trump refuses to relent in his trade war with the Asiatic state. This is despite the US president announcing a 90-day stall on his global tariff plan and despite the Chinese reiterating

Palestinians in Gaza mourns the death of journalist Ahmad Mansour after a video went viral online, showing him being burned alive

Kouthar Sambo 11 April 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Palestinians in Gaza are mourning the death of journalist Ahmad Mansour after a horrific video went viral online, showing him being burned alive. This followed an Israeli airstrike on a tent designated for journalists in Khan Younis. The attack killed Mansour, an editor with the Palestine Today

President Donald Trump announces a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries affected by increased U.S. trade duties

Kouthar Sambo 11 April 2025

By Kouthar Sambo President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for countries affected by increased U.S. trade duties, amid the ongoing trade war with China. This comes after Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, accusing Beijing of showing a “lack of respect” following its decision

Criminologist Warns of Risks Around Legal Gun Ownership in South Africa

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 11 April 2025

With gun violence remaining a pressing issue in South Africa, the debate around firearm ownership laws continues to spark widespread concern. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Friday, criminologist Guy Lamb highlighted the risks and complexities of legal gun ownership, particularly in the context of self-defence. “There are different ways of

Informal traders return to Green Point Stadium

Loushe Jordaan Gilbert 11 April 2025

The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa (NITASA) has confirmed that informal trading will return to the Green Point Stadium in May 2025. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Friday morning, NITASA President Rosheda Muller described the announcement as a historic moment. She explained that the organisation has been consulting

South Africa jumps to 7th in Emerging Markets Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index

Aneeqa Du Plessis 11 April 2025

South Africa has risen from eleventh to seventh place in the emerging markets section of Kearney’s 2025 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index. The improvement is driven by a more stable power supply, infrastructure reforms, and developments in green energy. Investors have praised Eskom’s increased stability, the unbundling of logistics services,

Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development condemns shooting at Wynberg Court

Aneeqa Du Plessis 10 April 2025

By Rachel Mohamed The fatal shooting of a Vrygrond taxi operator at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has sent shockwaves across the country. The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has raised serious concerns about how the gunman was able to enter the court with a loaded firearm. The committee

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