President Cyril Ramaphosa was officially sworn in on Wednesday for a second term at the helm of the Union Buildings. After an election in which there was no party that won outright victory, Ramaphosa managed to cobble together a coalition government which he called a Government of National Unity but is more of grand coalition […]
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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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In the wake of the devastating tornado that ravaged parts of Tongaat earlier this month, Radio Al Ansaar partnered with Al Ansaar Outreach to deliver much-needed support to the affected communities on Monday (10 June 2024). This initiative saw the convergence of media and humanitarian efforts, exemplifying the spirit of solidarity and community support. Razia
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In a heart-warming gesture coinciding with the celebration of Eid Ul Adha, Al Ansaar’s Outreach team has conducted a significant Qurbani to support the tornado-stricken communities of Tongaat. This effort aims to bring relief and nourishment to those displaced by the recent natural disaster. The Outreach team successfully sacrificed 26 sheep and two shares of
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The Islamic Calendar is marked by two major holidays, Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha. The former occurs at the end of Ramadhan and the latter occurs after Eid-al-Fitr. On Eid-Al-Adha also known as Bakri-Eid, Muslims commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham (Ala-hi-salaam) by slaughtering livestock such as sheep, goats, cows or even camels. On November 20, 1912, the
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Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el Sisi has met United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Cairo on June the 10th. Relations between the US and Egypt are not in a good place since Israel started the war in Gaza. Sisi also reappointed Mostafa Madbouly to the post of prime minister to form a new
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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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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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The African National Congress is no longer the dominant party in South African politics. They managed to get 159 seats in the National Assembly. The have entered into negotiations with other political parties to form a government. Embarking into unchartered territory for the still young democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the ANC will seek
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President Cyril Ramaphosa may not be thinking straight. The president is hoping to form a government of National Unity with all major political parties with seats in parliament. The problem is many of these parties have such differing views that a consensus would be impossible for them to agree upon. Ramaphosa has made it clear
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