Hudaa Ahmed

Malala Urges Global Sports Bodies to Support Afghan Women Athletes

Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and globally renowned advocate for girls’ education, has once again turned the world’s attention to the plight of women in Afghanistan—this time, through the lens of sport. In a powerful new statement, Yousafzai called on international sports organizations to demonstrate “bravery and courage” by creating opportunities for Afghan […]

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Fire Erupts in Pietermaritzburg CBD Near Professor Nyembezi Building

On the evening of 1 July 2025, a significant blaze broke out in Pietermaritzburg’s Central Business District, close to the Professor Nyembezi building, igniting two adjacent retail units: a clothing shop and a cellphone outlet The fire unfolded around early evening, with flames swiftly consuming both stores. Emergency services—firefighters, police, and paramedics—rushed to the scene

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Joburg Deeds Office Closure Sparks Financial Crisis for Property Industry

The Johannesburg Deeds Office remains partially shut down, sparking a major financial crisis for estate agents and home sellers as thousands of property transactions are delayed indefinitely. The Department of Employment and Labour ordered the closure in February 2025, citing safety concerns due to broken lifts and non-compliance with occupational health regulations. Although limited operations

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Hearts, Warmth, and Hope Shared at PMB Children’s Home This Winter

The spirit of giving was alive and glowing at the PMB Children’s Home in Woodlands today, as Al Ansaar PMB brought warmth, joy, and heartfelt connection to over 80 children through their Winter Drive Outreach. Organised by Hudaa Ahmed, in collaboration with the home’s director Fiona, the day was a celebration of community care and

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State Owes R16 Billion in Unpaid Leave to Nearly 190,000 Workers

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has disclosed that government departments owe more than R16 billion in unpaid leave benefits to close to 190,000 public service employees. These are workers who were employed before July 2000, when the public sector changed its leave policy. At the heart of the issue is a policy shift that took

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Al Ansaar News Bulletin – 25 June 2025

LOCAL NEWS 1. One Dead, Four Injured in Springfield Park Building CollapseA tragic construction accident at Springfield Park Shopping Centre in Durban has left one person dead and four others seriously injured. The incident took place late Tuesday morning when scaffolding collapsed during routine building operations, causing five construction workers to fall nearly six metres.ALS paramedics

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38 Suspects Arrested in Mountain Rise Crime Crackdown Over the WeekendPietermaritzburg

Thirty-eight suspects were arrested over the weekend during a high-density police operation conducted in the Mountain Rise policing precinct. The coordinated crime prevention blitz, which took place between Friday night and Sunday evening, targeted known crime hotspots within the Mountain Rise area. According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Pancheal Singh, the operation formed part of

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Al Ansaar News Bulletin – 24 June 2025

Trump Confirms Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Now in Effect Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has officially come into effect, following nearly two weeks of heightened military tension and cross-border attacks. The announcement was made during a media briefing on Monday evening, with Trump stating that

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Al Ansaar News Bulletin – 23 June 2025

Passport Fraud Syndicate Dismantled in KwaZulu-Natal Investigators from the Hawks have arrested five individuals in Durban, including a former Home Affairs official, for their involvement in a passport fraud ring spanning branches in Durban, Isipingo, and Eshowe.The suspects allegedly facilitated the issuance of fake South African passports to undocumented foreign nationals in exchange for payments between

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Al Ansaar PMB Hosts Successful Free Medical Screening in Partnership with Midlands Specialists Private Hospital

The Al Ansaar Foundation Pietermaritzburg, in collaboration with Midlands Medical Specialists Private Hospital, proudly hosted a free community medical screening on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at its premises located at 240 Ohrtmann Road. The initiative, held between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, formed part of Al Ansaar’s broader mission to make essential health care more

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