Yacoob Cassim

Gaza Remains in Ruin But more seek to defy Israel

The war in Gaza is not over. There have been no sanctions and no ceasefire. Israeli forces attack people awaiting the arrival of desperately needed trucks carrying humanitarian relief, killing at least eight Palestinians including security guards. Up to 21,000 children are unaccounted for since Israel launched its war on Gaza on October 7, according […]

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South African Schools to Include Coding and Robotics in the Curriculum

South African Schools to Include Coding and Robotics in the Curriculum

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has decided to include and formalise Coding and Robotics as a subject in public schools. This forms part of the introduction of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the younger generations and is welcomed by South African Citizens. However, there are significant obstacles that may hinder the implementation of this

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South Africa s Case For Palestine Faces Uncertain Future at ICJ

South Africa s Case For Palestine Faces Uncertain Future at ICJ

The dark days continue for Palestine as Israeli tanks and drones push into Rafah’s western neighbourhoods as an attack on aid-seekers killed at least nine Palestinians and injured 30, in Gaza. The South African case against genocide in Gaza by the Israelis at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) could come under threat depending the

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Municipality has heavy Task with Ward Councillor resignations and Sinkholes

Two Ward Councillors ascended to the provincial Legislature and Parliament from eThekwini, leaving vacant positions. A bi-election will take place in both wards, including Ward 34, from which councillor Bobby Maharajah recently resigned. A major sink hole appeared on Dr Yusef Dadoo Street in the Durban Central Business District. The announcement of two Durban councillors

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Palestine and Israel are both at Each other s throat US is between

As the Gaza War continues with thousands dying or becoming amputated, the rest of the world has not remained silent. In Washington DC, the United States thousands of Pro-Palestinian protestors converged around the White House on Saturday, urging President Joe Biden to stop all military aid to Israel and calling for an immediate cease-fire in

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