May 29, 2026 Imagine two South Africans standing in the same supermarket. One has R5 000 available in their account. The other has just R500 left until payday. Who is more likely to pay more for everyday life? The answer may seem surprising. In many cases, it is the person with the least money. Economists […]
THE CRUEL MATH OF POVERTY: WHY HAVING LESS OFTEN COSTS MORE Read More »
May 27, 2026 Iran’s internet blackout has sparked global concern over how quickly modern life can be brought to a standstill Imagine waking up tomorrow morning in South Africa and suddenly being unable to send a WhatsApp message, check your banking app, order an Uber, scroll through social media, attend an online class, or even
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May 27, 2026 As talks on a ceasefire between the United States and Iran stall, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel launched attacks against each other. The resumption of this conflict risks an already delicate ceasefire. The strikes come as Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah. The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has intensified
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May 26, 2026 In a country where millions of people wake up every day searching for work, even a single government vacancy can represent hope for an entire household. New vacancies recently advertised through The Presidency and the public service system have drawn attention from South Africans desperately searching for stable employment opportunities in an
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May 25, 2026 Xenophobic attacks across Durban’s Central Business District (CBD) have reached a climax. On Thursday last week Authorities commenced with moving scores of foreign nationals who had sought protection from anti-migrant (xenophobic) groups at a church centre in Durban in a days-long standoff, highlighting anti-foreign tensions in South Africa. Campaigns by small citizen-led
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May 25, 2026 Global attention remains fixed on the Middle East after former United States President Donald Trump claimed that a possible agreement with Iran is now “largely negotiated”, raising hopes of easing tensions in a region that plays a major role in the world’s oil supply and economic stability. The proposed agreement is aimed
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May 22, 2026 Joy and excitement filled the halls of Arthur Blaxall School on Thursday as learners received brand-new school shoes during a heartfelt outreach initiative hosted by Al Ansaar Foundation in partnership with Save Hyper. The school, which supports blind and visually impaired learners, welcomed the initiative with gratitude as every learner received a
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May 22, 2026 Over the next period of 25 years, infrastructure investment in South Africa is forecast to be led by transport, resources and power, which together account for about sixty three percent of the nation’s infrastructure. This occurs when spending continues through to 2050, audit and assurance firm PWC’s ‘Global Infrastructure outlook 2025 -2050’
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May 22, 2026 In parts of KwaZulu-Natal, learners are arriving at schools damaged by repeated break-ins, stripped electrical infrastructure, and growing fears that criminal activity is beginning to erode the learning environment itself. The growing crisis has once again been highlighted in the Midlands, where Isibongo Primary School in Mpophomeni has reportedly suffered repeated break-ins
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The spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and community upliftment was on full display as the Al Ansaar Foundation, Al Ansaar Radio, and the Al Ansaar Event Team, in collaboration with South African Police Service (SAPS), successfully hosted a vibrant soccer tournament for local schools in and around Durban. The exciting event took place at the Siripat