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IPSA unveils state-of-the-art campus expansion to enhance Islamic scholarship

By Ragheema Mclean The International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) has soft launched its new state-of-the-art campus, marking a significant milestone in expanding its offerings in Islamic scholarship and research. Nestled in the heart of Rylands in Gatesville, the new facilities blend serene and tranquil features with modern amenities, creating the perfect environment for learning and teaching. The campus upgrade, which began in December 2023, is scheduled for completion in […]

today9 October 2024

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Cape Town academic Dr Hoosain Ebrahim passes away

Prominent Cape Town scholar Dr Hoosain Ebrahim passed away on Friday at the age of 76 years old. Dr Ebrahim has over thirty years organisational and teaching experience and taught at the Islamic College of South Africa (ICOSA), The Institute of Islamic Shariah Studies, Jam-Iya-Tus-Sabr Madrasah and Adult classes, at the University of Western Cape, and International Peace College South Africa. His books include “Shaykh Ismail Hanif: His Life and […]

today20 April 2018

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Open and honest conversation critical in fighting extremisms: symposium

By Yaseen Kippie The Rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in South Africa was the topic of discussion at IPSA's 7th Annual Wasatiyyah symposium this past Saturday. The symposium took place at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town. With the emphasis on the root causes behind people joining the group, ISIS-based ideologies in South Africa and the hysteria of the media, the call was […]

today24 May 2017

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History for Cape Muslims as first jumuah held at Castle

In a historic moment for the Cape Muslim community, the melodious verses of the Quran echoed through the chambers of the Castle of Good Hope, as hundreds came together for the first Jumuah prayer on Friday. The Jumuah will be led by Mufti Ibrahim Khalil Awadallah of Masjidul Al-Aqsa in Palestine. Amongst the stellar qari participating in Friday’s programme are Hosain Parker, Sheigh Mohammad Philander, Shaykh Abubakr Abdura-oef, Shaykh Abdula […]

today19 May 2017

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SA Muslims to unpack ISIS phenomenon

Is South Africa vulnerable to ISIS activity on its soil? That’s the question experts will unpack at IPSA’s 7th Annual Wasatiyyah Symposium, to be held in Cape Town on Saturday 20 May under the theme ‘ISIS in South Africa? Measuring its Scope and Mitigating its Influence’. This year’s event is hosted in partnership with the Afro Middle East Centre (AMEC) and seeks to examine the presence of aspects of ISIS’s […]

today17 May 2017

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Shaykh Yusuf Scholarship Waqf launched at IPSA banquet

The International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) launched the inaugural Shaykh Yusuf Scholarship Waqf Endowment fund at its annual banquet dinner. IPSA together with their strategic partner AwqafSA hosted the annual fundraising banquet, which took place on Tuesday at the Conference and Exhibition Centre at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. This year with the help of corporate table hosts, hundreds of community members gathered for an evening of celebratory commendation of inaugural […]

today25 November 2016

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Women enduring all forms of violence: WIWISA

This weekend, the International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) hosted its 3rd Annual Women in Islam – Women in South Africa (WIWISA) Symposium. The event was hosted at its Rylands campus on Saturday, October 29, 2016. The annual WIWISA symposium forms part of the institutions broader campaign to promote dialogue on various issues related to gender and gender-justice within the context of the South African Muslim community. The theme for […]

today2 November 2016

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Open Day at IPSA

Prospective students will have a chance to be introduced to IPSA and its offerings, as well as, to interact and engage with IPSA staff and its students at an upcoming Open Day. The International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) will be hosting an Open Day at its campus in Rylands, Cape Town on November 26. The event will take place from 10am-12pm and entrance is free. “If you are looking […]

today1 November 2016

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IPSA to host annual WIWISA symposium

The International Peace College South Africa (IPSA) will be hosting its annual IPSA Women in Islam - Women in South Africa Symposium on campus this Saturday, 29 October.  The WIWISA symposium is an important flagship event on IPSA’s annual academic calendar, as it initiates important conversations and engaging debates on various issues related to gender and gender-justice within the South African Muslim community. Previous symposia have looked at women’s contributions […]

today28 October 2016

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