Sky Wars: Why the Iran Conflict Could Push Flight Ticket Prices Up by 30%

March 13, 2026 The war in the Middle East is already reshaping the way the world flies – and the cost of that shift may soon land directly on travellers. As tensions involving Iran, Israel and...

MTN-Iran IRGC Connections Exposed and US Warns SA

March 13, 2026 South Africa’s mobile phone network, MTN Group, faces an escalating legal threat that could see it removed as a partner to the American financial system. This warning was issued by...

Ramaphosa Warned to Prepare Stronger Defence in Face of Foreign invasion by Brazil President in State Visit

March 12, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa paid a state visit to the Republic of Brazil, where he met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the capital city, Brasília. Ramaphosa’s aim was to...

The Nuclear Question: Could the Iran Crisis Push the World Toward a Nuclear Flashpoint

March 12, 2026 The most dangerous moment in the Iran crisis may not be the missiles in the sky – but the nuclear decisions being made behind closed doors. As tensions rise between Iran, Israel...

The Business of War: Defence Companies See Profits Rise as Middle East Tensions Escalate

March 11, 2026 War reshapes global markets — and defence companies are often among the first to benefit. As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the United States, major military contractors are...

Al Ansaar PMB Reaches Communities Through Dual Haleem Distribution

March 11, 2026 Al Ansaar Radio’s Pietermaritzburg team successfully carried out a large-scale haleem distribution on Saturday, extending support to both the local community and residents in a nearby...

Iran Experts’ Assembly elects, Son of Khamenei; Mojtaba Amid Controversy

March 11, 2026 Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the body charges with electing and supervising (in theory) the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader, has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei the son of the slain Grand...

Al Ansaar Outreach Deliver Food, Blankets, and Essentials Across Malukazi, Folweni, Merebank, and KwaMakhuta

Our Week 2 Sunday Distribution took place across the communities of Malukazi, Folweni, Merebank, and KwaMakhuta, where volunteers came together with a shared purpose of serving those in need.   During...

Al Ansaar Outreach – Sunday Feeding Report (Week 3)

Week 3 of the Al Ansaar Outreach Sunday Feeding Programme once again saw our dedicated team reaching communities in need across Groutville, Shakaskraal, Stanger and Emona. The team gathered early in...

The War Behind the Screens: How Cyberattacks and Data Centres Are Becoming the New Frontline of Global Conflict

March 10, 2026 Modern wars are no longer fought only with missiles and tanks. Increasingly, they begin with code. As tensions escalate between Iran, Israel and the United States, a parallel battle is...

Municipality and ANC concern themselves with Wellness Centres and erecting statues while eThekwini remains derelict

March 9, 2026 The municipality of eThekwini has constructed the Sinawe Wellness Centre in Morningside. The project aims to invest in the well-being of municipal civil servants, with the official...

Al Ansaar Outreach Delivers Wheelchair to Parkinson’s Patient in PMB

In a small but deeply meaningful act of compassion, Al Ansaar’s Pietermaritzburg team recently facilitated the handover of a wheelchair to a local beneficiary living with Parkinson’s disease, bringing...

Warm Bowls, Growing Need: Third Haleem Distribution Draws Strong Community Response

March 9, 2026 Warm Bowls, Growing Need: Third Haleem Distribution Draws Strong Community Response Pietermaritzburg — The third Al Ansaar haleem distribution this Ramadan once again brought together...

The War Above the War: How Satellites Could Decide the Middle East Conflict

March 6, 2026 As tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States continue to escalate, a quieter but equally decisive battle is unfolding far above the Earth. While missiles, drones and airstrikes...

As Iran, US and Israel War Rages on SA Economy pays the High Price

March 6, 2026 The conflict between the United States and Israel versus Iran escalated after U.S. attacks on Saturday, 28 February, which resulted in the death of the Iranian Supreme Leader and his...

Thabo Bester Engages Battle with Correctional Services in Pretoria High Court and Loses

March 5, 2026 Thabo Bester, a convicted murderer and rapist, has once again failed in his urgent bid to be transferred from South Africa’s supermax prison, eBongweni, in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. His...

The Strait That Powers the World: How Rising Iran Tensions Could Disrupt Global Supply Chains

March 5, 2026 Escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States are raising fresh concerns about the stability of global trade, as analysts warn that the conflict could disrupt vital...

Europe Divided Over Response to Escalating Iran Crisis

A growing disagreement within the European Union leadership has exposed deep divisions over how the bloc should respond to the rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East. Reports indicate that...

US Military Base in Kuwait Targeted in Attack Amid Rising Regional Tensions

A United States military base in Kuwait has reportedly been targeted in a recent attack, raising fresh concerns about security in the Gulf region as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate...

Twenty-Seven Million Rand in Counterfeit goods Seized by Police and Durban High Court Rules in favour of KZN Commissioner Mkwanazi

Durban’s business support organization has reported that fraudulent products have entered the local market in significant numbers. The presence of such a large quantity of counterfeit goods poses a...

PMB Haleem Distribution Expands as Community Momentum Grows

Al Ansaar PMB successfully increased its haleem allocation this past Saturday, with the expanded distribution unfolding smoothly and at an impressive pace. Vehicles began arriving ahead of the 1:30pm...

Iran Supreme Leader Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Murdered in US Israeli Air Strikes: What Comes Next?

Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been killed in airstrikes led by the United States and Israel. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA...

New US Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell strikes Reconciliatory Tone

Brent Bozell III, the newly appointed United States (US) ambassador to South Africa by President Donald J. Trump, struck a tone of reconciliation in a video message broadcast across the nation. The...

eThekwini Municipality appeals Pietermaritzburg High Court Sewage Ruling

The Municipality of eThekwini has filed a motion to appeal the High Court order addressing its sewage crisis. The appeal has exposed the municipal leadership as having little interest in repairing the...

PMB Haleem Drive-Through Distribution Successfully Serves Community

Radio Al Ansaar Pietermaritzburg hosted a highly successful Haleem Drive-Through Distribution this past Saturday, bringing warmth, dignity and nourishment to the local community. The distribution...

First Sunday Distribution Brings Relief and Hope to Inanda and Verulam Communities

This past Sunday marked the beginning of a powerful outreach effort as the team set out toserve communities in Newtown, Inanda (Madrassahs), Bhambayi, Inanda (Madrassahs), andvarious suburbs in...

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Pursues Creation of Constitution Amid Division and UK Pro-Palestine Group banned for “Terrorism”

Palestine remains in a state of perpetual flux regarding the leadership of the Palestinian Authority (PA). PA President Mahmoud Abbas and his entourage of aides and advisors have introduced a new...

Violence Reigns in City Centre as Man shot dead and Durban e-hailing driver assaulted and extorted

Murder knows no end. On Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street, a man was gunned down in the Central Business District (CBD) this afternoon (19 of February 2026, at the time of writing). The bustling CBD was brought...

President Ramaphosa Warns of New Form of Colonialism at AU Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa was in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 39th Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government. He joined other African leaders for...

eThekwini Municipality found Negligent in Sewage Management by High Court

The eThekwini Municipality has failed in its constitutional duty by neglecting to properly maintain, repair, or replace infrastructure. This neglect has resulted in the spillage of sewage and...

Saudi Arabia invests in Syria’s Infrastructure Main Motive: regional interest

One year and three months after the end of the Syrian civil war and the fall of President Bashir al-Assad, Damascus and Riyadh signed a series of agreements described as laying the foundation for a...

17 South African Citizens Trapped in Russia-Ukraine War to return home when Ramaphosa secured Putin’s Support

In a disturbing scandal linked to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, seventeen South African men were reportedly recruited against their will to fight for Moscow. The men claim they were...

Libya: Muammar Gaddafi’s Son Saif Al Islam is Murdered

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was murdered in the garden of his home in Zintan, Libya. His death was reported by state officials and local media. Saif served as...

Celebrating the Power of Reading: World Read Aloud Day with Al Ansaar Outreach

In celebration of World Read Aloud Day, the Al Ansaar Outreach team had the absolute joy of visiting Charles Hugo Primary School and Hillgrove Primary School, spreading the magic of stories, learning...

Court Convicts eThekwini Contract Staff for Theft of Cables and Streetlight Components

The Municipality of eThekwini has intensified its efforts to combat cable theft. The Durban Magistrate’s Court has successfully convicted perpetrators involved in these criminal activities. A...

Saudi Kingdom Scales back on Neom Mega Projects the Line and Trojena Ski Resort, Seen as a “Black Swan Event”

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is downscaling on the Neom project, a futuristic US $1.5 trillion Construction of ambitious proportions in the north east of the country. Neom, the largest, most...

Ethiopia becomes New Regional Power Hub due to Meg Dam Project Egypt Concerned about Water distribution

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia has been completed and is now generating electric power. Africa’s largest dam has a capacity of 9.6 gigawatts (GW). The hydropower project is...

Swimming SA under Investigation over Corruption and Money Laundering in Franschhoek High-Performance Centre Debacle

The Franschhoek High School was intended to house a High-Performance Centre for training future athletes in Swimming. Co-sponsored by Swimming South Africa, (SSA), the World Aquatics Development...

Eleven Dead including School Child in Taxi and Truck Collision Accident

KwaZulu-Natal has been struck by tragedy. On Wanda Cele Road, eleven people lost their lives when a taxi and a truck collided. Among the dead was a school-going child. Several others survived but...

Malema faces charges for Unlawful discharge of firearm at Rally, Lashes out At Trump

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema appeared last week, Friday, 23 January, in the Magistrate’s Court on charges of unlawfully discharging a firearm at a party rally in Mdantsane...

eThekwini Matric Stars honoured at Mayoral Awards and Municipality defends billing System Integrity amid Inaccuracy Claims

eThekwini Municipality honoured its Class of 2025 top achievers at the annual Mayoral Matric Awards Ceremony. The municipality celebrated its top matriculants on 23 January at an intimate ceremony...

Undercover Operative Testifies Magaqa Assassination Was Preventable — Questions Raised About Institutional Failures

An undercover South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Intelligence operative has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the 2017 assassination of former ANC Youth League secretary-general...

Durban Anti-Immigrant Leader to Surrender as Police Move to Charge Her Over School Protests

Durban, South Africa — The leader of the controversial March and March Movement, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, is expected to present herself at a police station on Tuesday morning after the South African...

Saudi Arabia the UAE Engage in a diplomatic Conflict over military and diplomatic policies Egypt tries to remain neutral for its own peace

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been at loggerheads over military and diplomatic policies. Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have fallen out over what each Middle Eastern economic power house wants...

Intense Crack down Takes Place in Iran following Protests but Country could embark on new Path

Iran will not be the same again following the mass demonstrations over the last two weeks and the subsequent crackdown that has taken place. Building on a recent history of similar mass protests, this...

eThekwini Municipality tackles Illegal dumping in Pine Town and Albert Park Vagrants and Drug Camps

The eThekwini Municipality has set its sights on cleaning up areas affected by illegal dumping. The municipality has focused first on Pinetown. The areas of Ashley, Caversham Glen, and Marianhill...

BRICS plus War Drills in South Africa earn Washington’s Ire

Pretoria has played host to the BRICS Plus bloc’s military exercise drills off South Africa’s coast. The drills known as WILL FOR PEACE 2026, have attracted the anger of the United States governing...

American Congress Votes to Extend AGOA But South Africa is Excluded

The United States (US) preferential-trade deal in relation to several African regional economic powerhouses, known as the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), passed through the American...

Al Ansaar Outreach and Breakfast Rush Team Bring Smiles to Hillgrove Primary School

Al Ansaar Outreach, in collaboration with the Breakfast Rush team, successfully hosted their second Back-to-School Drive at Hillgrove Primary School in the Newlands area. This meaningful initiative...

KwaZulu Natal achieved 90.6% Pass Rate for 2025 ahead of other Provinces

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, announced that KwaZulu-Natal has emerged as the top-performing province in the 2025 matric exams, achieving an impressive 90.6 % pass rate. This...

A Morning of Purpose and Smiles: Al Ansaar Outreach’s Back-to-SchoolDrive

The Al Ansaar Outreach, in collaboration with the dedicated team from Breakfast Rush,recently hosted a highly successful Back-to-School Drive at the Ibn Masud School ofExcellence. The initiative aimed...

New American Ambassador to South Africa could prove to be divisive

United States President Donald Trump’s ambassador-designate to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, has been officially sworn in as Washington’s chief diplomat to Pretoria. Legally, his appointment...

Heat in Durban Soars While Security Officer is honoured for Rescuing Child from Drowning

Scorching heat and high humidity, is a common feature of Durban’s weather in January. Since the 6th of January, the city has been expected to experience maximum temperature exceeding thirty degrees...

Iran Protests against Supreme Leader escalate Inspired by Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi and Economic Woes

Mass demonstrations in Iran, calling for the ousting of Supreme Leader Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have escalated. The mass movement across the streets of Iran’s major cities, has resulted in 538...

The Left of South Africa Unite Venezuela President’s Capture alters outlook on Business and Geopolitics

The term “Black Swan” popularised in the world of Business and Investment, can also be applied to the arena of geopolitics. “Black Swan” refers to an event that is “impossible” but can and sometimes...

War of Words Rages at UN Security Council over Maduro and Wife’s Capture

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was engaged in a heated debate on Monday over the United States Operation “Absolute Resolve” in which Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia...

In the Aftermath of Maduro Capture South Africa denounces ‘Manifest Violation’

In a special military operation on January 3 2026 Washington codenamed “Absolute Resolve”, the US launched air strikes across northern Venezuela, including the capital Caracas. This was followed by...

Three Found Dead at Pennington Beach, Holiday takes Sour Turn City Hall to launch New Billing System in July this year

A search and rescue team from the eThekwini Municipality has teamed up with the Umdoni Local Municipality search efforts for three drowned swimmers. The search had escalated when eThekwini Mayor Cyril...

President Ramaphosa Warns country about False Narratives and may dismiss KZN Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against the spread of misinformation, dis-information and false narratives that have sought to portray South Africa as a society that is deeply divided, warning...

Two US Soldiers and Interpreter killed in Syria Trump Vows Retaliation

Two US soldiers and their interpreter were murdered, while three US soldiers suffered serious wounds as a result of being attacked by a lone gunman linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and the...

South Africa Turns to Chinese and French Firms to build new electricity Grid While SA Tech Challenge Winners Recognised at Science Forum South Africa

Seven groups of companies were selected as prequalified bidders for the country’s R440 billion transmission-grid expansions program overseen by the Department of electricity. Companies among the...

Golden Mile in Durban to receive R 1 billion Amusement Park Overhaul while City Hall confirms Durban CBD flare was electrical fault

The Iconic Golden Mile Durban Funworld theme park that is a hallmark of tourism on Durban’s water front will be receiving a R 1-billion amusement park overhaul. This is to be completed by 2027...

KZN welcomes holidaymakers with high-profile N3 “Stop & Stretch” activation as province prepares for bumper season

KwaZulu-Natal rolled out a major festive-season publicity and safety activation on Friday at the N3 Ultra City (southbound) in Estcourt — one of the busiest entry points into the province — as...

Separatists in Yemen Want South of country independent Capture Oil Fields

Yemen is at the end of its tether. The Separatist group known as the Southern Transitional Council (STC) that want the south of the country to be an independent state again, have taken control of the...

Ramaphosa Rides wave of ANC Popularity While Zuma and Umkhonto We Sizwe fail to have Mchunu Suspension Overturned

President Cyril Ramaphosa enjoys an upsurge of popularity. At the ANC’s national general council (NGC) forum in Johannesburg this week the president was given a rapturous reception by the delegates...

Radio Al-Ansaar and School Matters Bring Hope to Over 100 Learners Through Uniform Support Initiative

Radio Al-Ansaar, in collaboration with its flagship education programme School Matters produced and presented by Sumaya Khan, has successfully completed a significant school uniform outreach...

Mayor Xaba Opposes DA court bid over Senior City appointments

eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba has made an official statement that his office will oppose the Democratic Alliance (DA) Caucus’ urgent court bid to stop three executive appointments. The DA caucus in the...

Morocco wins Diplomatic Victory through UN resolution reaffirming Sovereignty over Western Sahara

Morocco has had a revival of diplomatic fortunes as regards the matter of its sovereignty over Western Sahara. The territory which Morocco has argued it had retaken from Spain in the 1975 Green March...

Al Ansaar Outreach and Gift of the Givers Mark World Health Day with Free Community Health Services

On 3rd December 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Al Ansaar Outreach, in collaboration with the Gift of the Givers Foundation, successfully delivered a World Health Day initiative dedicated to improving...

Durban North Beach Marred by Knife Attacks while Holiday Makers warned about being Stalked by sharks

Crime at the beach side particularly around the popular North Beach has been on the rise and has become gruesome. The Durban North Promenade turned from tranquil haven to a scene of horrific violence...

In Sudan RSF and regular Army Junta enter Stalemate Reject US backed Peace Plan

Sudan has gone from having set the thatch alight to being engulfed in a ferocious blaze that threatens its neighbours.  The Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the formal Sudanese Military...

eThekwini Blacklists cracking down on fraud and corruption while moving to curb water use with flow restrictors

eThekwini Municipality moved to blacklist nine businesses while cracking down on fraud and corruption and has taken action in several matters in the 2024/2025 financial year. The Municipality provides...

Al Ansaar Stands United Against Gender-Based Violence

In a world where far too many voices are silenced by fear, trauma, and injustice, the Al Ansaar team gathered in a powerful show of solidarity standing shoulder-to-shoulder against the rising tide of...

Türkiye denies recruitment of Syrian soldiers and Syrian Refugees begin Journey Home

Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence rejected claims that Syrian troops would be hired by the Turkish armed forces (TSK) after a pro-opposition media outlet had reported earlier this week that...

Durban North SAPS Warn Residents of Con Artists Posing as Police Personal asking for bribes

Durban North South African Police Service (SAPS) sent a warning to the area’s residents to beware of extortion scams involving fraudulent police officers demanding money over the phone. The matter was...

Spreading Smiles at Addington Hospital

The Al Ansaar Outreach Department, in collaboration with The Breakfast Rush team, visited Addington Hospital on Monday, 10th November 2025 at 11am. The visit formed part of our ongoing Toy Drive...

Egyptians go to polls to elect new Parliament no Change expected

Egypt’s National Elections Authority prepares for the first phase of parliamentary elections for the nation’s lower house. These elections are being contested by a wide range of political parties but...

New York Elects first Socialist Muslim Mayor Mamdani denounced by Trump as A “Communist”

New York City has elected socialist candidate of the Democratic Party Zohran Mamdani as its Mayor. Mamdani will be the first Muslim South Asian to govern the cosmopolitan metropolis that straddles the...

Cuppa for Cancer: A Morning of Grace, Awareness, and Hope at Midlands Specialist Hospital

Midlands Specialist Private Hospital, in partnership with Al Ansaar Radio, hosted a memorable Cuppa for Cancer morning that blended warmth, empathy, and purpose. The event was not only a celebration...

Al Ansaar Outreach Extends a Helping Hand to the Kwadabeka Community

The Al Ansaar Outreach Department continues to make a meaningful impact in communities across KwaZulu-Natal. On the 4th of November 2025, at 11:00 AM, the Outreach team carried out a heartfelt...

Municipality Extends Debt Relief Programme and wins 2025 Municipal Engineering Excellence Awards 

eThekwini Municipality is pursuing extending the special debt relief programme in an attempt to ease the financial burden on residents struggling to pay the major debts they have accrued.  The...

Escalation of Sudanese Civil War leads to Genocide in City of El Fasher

In Darfur, Sudan the civil war is heating up. The regime in Khartoum lost its last stronghold in the western region to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias, the city of El-Fasher. The loss of...

THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL EARNS SOUTH AFRICA’S HIGHEST HOSPITALITY HONOUR

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal — Tuesday, 28 October 2025: The iconic Oyster Box Hotel has cemented its place among the world’s finest luxury destinations after being awarded South Africa’s highest...

Another Successful Ladies-Only Ghusl Workshop Hosted by Al Ansaar Outreach Department

The Al Ansaar Outreach Department proudly hosted yet another successful Ladies-Only Ghusl Workshop, an event that continues to play a vital role in empowering and educating women within our community...

Japan Swears in New Female Prime Minister Takaichi as Ramaphosa is in Indonesia for State Visit

Japanese female politician Sanae Takaichi has been confirmed as her country’s Prime Minister. As leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) which won the lion’s share of 237 out of 465 seats in the...

Al Ansaar Outreach and Gift of the Givers Join Hands to Uplift Communities

The Al Ansaar Outreach Durban and Al Ansaar Outreach Pietermaritzburg teams once again came together in a beautiful display of unity and compassion as they successfully carried out their monthly food...

US President Claims Peace is coming to Gaza Hamas consents to Releasing hostages

United States President Donald J. Trump claims that his idea of peace in Gaza is imminent and could have the final say on the Palestinian territory’s future. That is to say if Trump and his advisors...

Kicking for a Cause: Al Ansaar Outreach Partners with SAPS and School Matters for Youth Empowerment Soccer Tournament

On Thursday, 17th October 2025, the Al Ansaar Outreach Department, in partnership with SAPS and School Matters, hosted its second community soccer tournament at the Asherville Grounds from 8:00 a.m...

Visit Dubai Roadshow in Durban and Scandal surrounding Bidder’s attempt to set aside Transnet’s unpopular R11 bn container deal fails

The Visit Dubai Roadshow recently took place this week with three South African cities playing host – Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. The Roadshow presentation is about offering local travel...

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina has been toppled Military Junta in Power

The African Union (AU) has suspended the membership of the Republic of Madagascar following a military coup which toppled incumbent civilian President Andry Rajoelina and installed a junta led by...

Drug Bust at Durban harbour and High-Speed Railway From Johannesburg

A South African Revenue Services (SARS) narcotics operation caught a drugs consignment estimated to be R65 million from a vessel at the Durban Harbour. The SARS Durban Customs office confiscated about...

Madagascar On the Brink of National Crisis Pretoria Calls for Calm

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has called for a de-escalation of tensions in Madagascar following three weeks of protests in Antananarivo, the capital. The Malagasy...

Morocco Rocked by Mass Protests Faces Major Turning Point

The North African Kingdom of Morocco has born witness to mass youth-led protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and that the government focus on providing basic services...

BOSA, Good Party and Rise Mzansi Merge while Ramaphosa applauds the Return of Profitability to Eskom

Three minority parties – one in opposition and the other two in the Government of National Unity (GNU) – Build One South Africa (BOSA), the Good Party and Rise Mzansi have agreed to formally merge...

Contradictory messages over Peace Plan between Hamas and Israelis Concerning Gaza Truce

The Hamas militant group in Gaza has consented to certain elements of the peace plan that was proposed by US President Donald J. Trump proposed earlier this week. Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin...

Humanitarian Flotilla Bound For Gaza Seized Greta Thunberg Arrested

The floating convoy of 500 aid workers was sailing towards Gaza on humanitarian mission to deliver food aid and medical supplies to Palestinian civilians when their flotilla was seized. Amongst the...

DUT students welcome MKSM food parcels amid funding crisis

By Prudence Mathenjwa Durban University of Technology (DUT) students say food insecurity has become one of the biggest challenges on campus, especially for those who were recently defunded by the...

Women in the Mirror: DUT shines the spotlight on GBV with theatre

By Prudence Mathenjwa In a courtroom of theatre stage set, stands a women in orange overalls and a face painted with sorrow and pain. She stands trial to prove her innocence and gain freedom from a...

Traces are Forever: DUT fine arts student honors late mother and brother through a powerful painting

By Prudence Mathenjwa Second-year Fine Arts student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is already making waves in the art world with her deeply personal work. Siyethemba Ngubane’s latest...

South African youth are balancing traditional and modern menus this heritage month

By Prudence Mathenjwa As South Africa marks Heritage Month, the question of how young people are connecting with traditional food comes to the fore. While some remain deeply rooted in cultural dishes...

Somali President Addresses Parliament amid political tension and new found oil wealth

Somalia is a nation plagued by internal division and strife. As the country’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday officially opened 7th session of the Federal Parliament, amid political disputes...

President Ramaphosa orders Inquiry into Advocate Andrew Chauke’s Fitness to retain Position

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a commission of enquiry into the fitness of advocate Andrew Chauke to lead the office of the Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This has come due to...

eThekwini Municipality embarks on Boot Camp Program for Local Waste Pickers and Modernise Water Pipe Infrastructure

A recent buyback boot camp in eThekwini Region in an attempt to strengthen the glass recycling value chain has made significant strides in empowering local waste pickers and promoting an inclusive...

International Recognition of Palestine is hanging by a thread as more nations give support

Hamas in Gaza and the Zionist regime of Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu remain tearing at each other’s throats. According to the Chief of Egypt’s State information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan...

South Durban to Host New Airport and Municipality Excited for Travel Indaba 2026

South Durban could host Durban Metro’s second airport due to increases air travel to the city. Durban International Airport, formerly Louis Botha Airport in Prospecton, served as the city’s main...

Former Eskom CEO Sends Grim warning to Ramaphosa and South Africa while Home Affairs Launches New Visa System

Former Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter has warned that South Africa is on the verge of collapse if President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government of National Unity (GNU) doesn’t make decisions to restore...

Spreading Smiles at Albert Luthuli’s Oncology Ward

The Al Ansaar Outreach team, in partnership with the Cancer Support Group and Nichal Sarawan from The Breakfast Rush, had the heartfelt privilege of visiting the Oncology Ward at Albert Luthuli...

Israel’s Attack on Hamas Headquarters in Doha Raise Alarms about Future Process

Israel’s attack against Hamas leadership headquarters in Doha, Qatar last week Thursday was indeed an attack on the Gulf Arab nation. This was according to former U.S. Intelligence officer Scott...

eThekwini Municipality faces Anger of Citizens over Mismanagement of Basic Services

eThekwini Region is knee-deep in unfortunate circumstances where service delivery crises is concerned. PR councillor for the Democratic Alliance (DA) Sithembiso Ngema led residents gathered at Tomango...

As South Africa Faces Tariffs from US Can AfCFTA offer Sustainable Growth Model?

President Cyril Ramaphosa response to the tariffs imposed by United States (US) President Donald Trump in Parliament, Cape Town was to come out guns blazing. President Ramaphosa told MPs that “South...

City Waste Recovery Centre Receives Funding Boost Delegates Charter Digital path for Metro

The eThekwini Waste Materials Recovery Industry Development Centre (USE-IT) programme has been allocated R750,000 in additional funding. The Economic Development and Planning Committee for the...

Global Samud Flotilla bound for Gaza has Explosion Claims Drone Strike

The global Samud Flotilla (GSF) has confirmed its leading boat, name the Family, was hit while travelling in Tunisian waters on Tuesday. Fire damages were suffered on the boat’s main deck and below...

 As Gaza Ceasefire Talks Collapse Egypt is Side lined Investors are Weary

A return to stability for Gaza and the West bank or any semblance of normality for the Palestinians remains elusive. Egypt, Palestine and the Zionist colonial entity’s only large neighbour to the...

eThekwini Faces persistent Interruption in Relation to Water Supply

The Municipality of eThekwini region comes under fire by residents over a persistent lack of water supply. The complaints came from as far as communities such as eMkhomazi on the south coast and...

As Sudan’s Army undergoes formal restructuring UN Security Council rejects formation of Rival government

As Sudan threads a difficult balance, its fractured military must contend with being restructured. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has launched a sweeping reorganization of the armed forces loyal to...

Missing Pilot Search continues while Police open investigation into the death of drowned boy

All is not well in the Durban area. The search for missing pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray continues. The search has continued for eleven days. Recovery operations with police, diverse and multiple...

Syrian and Israeli officials meet in Paris to discuss Truce

In a surprising but one would say necessary twist, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani has held a rare and possibly only recorded meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris, France. This was...

Al Ansaar Outreach & Gift of the Givers: Monthly Hamper Distribution

On 20th August 2025, the Al Ansaar Outreach team, in partnership with the Gift of the Givers Foundation, carried out yet another successful monthly hamper distribution, bringing much-needed relief to...

As National Dialogue is underway President is shown to be out of touch

Despite president Cyril Ramaphosa has enabled the National Dialogue for South Africa to be held this week is taking place. The venue is the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria. The process...

SANDF Chief’s Visit to Iran stirs Outrage

South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Chief of staff Rudzani Maphwanya’s official visit to Iran which was sanction by Defence and Military Minister Angie Motshekga has come under the spot...

eThekwini Region becomes first SA major Metro to generate Renewable Energy

The Municipality of eThekwini in Durban has become the first metro in the country to receive official approval to generate its own electricity from sources of renewable energy. The goal of this...

Saudi Crown Prince Meets Jordan King in Neom and also gives phone call to PA President Mahmoud Abbas

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) met with King Abdullah II of Jordan in the futuristic metropolis of Neom, Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea coast. The Jordanian monarch and the Saudi de facto...

National Dialogue Goes Ahead Despite the withdrawal of major Foundations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his confirmation that the National Dialogue will commence and is scheduled to take place on Friday 15th of August. This comes despite disputes and the withdrawal of...

Gaza is in Ruins but Recognition of Palestine State hood is on the Cards

The United Nations (UN) in New York has to commence again to discuss the often bloody and complex business of legal diplomacy and international politics. Foreign Ministers met at the UN headquarters...

Four Durban Beaches Closed for a month while uShaka Marine World Launches Local Campaigns to stay afloat

Durban beach water remains a point of sanitation. Four of the city’s beaches remained closed for the almost the whole of the month. According to eThekwini Municipality, since 26th of June, four of the...

Trump Weighs in on Dam Dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt

Once more US President Donald Trump has made a public statement on world affairs that is detrimental at best. The President’s latest remarks were made concerning the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam...

Zuma Faces Fire for Morocco Visit

Former State President Jacob Zuma visited the Kingdom of Morocco on the 16 of July. The controversial statesman now the leader of the uMkhonto We Sizwe (MK) Party gave a speech in Rabat at the Foreign...

Spreading Smiles at Northdale Hospital: PMB Muslim Scouts and Partners Bring Cheer to Young Patients

Date: 18 July 2025 In the spirit of Mandela Day, the Pietermaritzburg Muslim Scouts, in collaboration with the Mountainrise Community Policing Forum (CPF), brought joy and comfort to the young...

Two New Pieces of Legislation redefine South African Legal Landscape

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJCD) is about to table two new pieces of legislation that could significantly alter the country’s legal practices. The two landmark Bills –...

Ramaphosa under Fire to Dismiss Mchunu as Police Minister

President Cyril Ramaphosa has faced and survived a series of political crises and dilemmas since assuming office. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu was suspended from his department for alleged links to...

As Proposed New Alliance Could alter Iraq Politics Drone Attack in Iraqi Kurdistan targets US-run Oil Facility

Iraqi News.com reported that leaders of Iraq’s governing Shia coalition, the Coordination Framework held a high-level meeting on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) to discuss the latest strategic power moves by...

Ramaphosa Praises Late Former Deputy Mabuza at Funeral

Addressing the congregated mourners at former Deputy President David Mabuza’s funeral, President Cyril Ramaphosa referred to his late second in command as a “unifier”. The President was delivering the...

Durban South Faces Water Outage and Fishermen Protest their rights to Beach Access

Durban South residents have been warned to prepare for an interruption of their water supplied by uMngeni-uThukela Wiggins Water Treatment Works Gravity System. The eThekwini Municipality has issued a...

Israel sets Sights on Crippling the Houthis in Yemen

Yemen has never been a pleasant place to visit for the last fourteen years. Now the Israeli Zionist regime – in the footsteps of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman – have moved forward with the...

Al Ansaar News Bulletin – 08 July 2025

LOCAL NEWS – KwaZulu‑Natal1. KZN Sees Nearly 11,000 Arrests in Police CrackdownThe South African Police Service in KwaZulu‑Natal arrested 10,872 individuals over the past month during a major...

Ashura 2025: PMB Drive-Through Distribution Warms Hearts and Homes

Ashura 2025: PMB Drive-Through Distribution Warms Hearts and Homes Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025Location: 240 Ohrtmann Road, Pietermaritzburg   On the blessed Day of Ashura, the Al Ansaar Pietermaritzburg...

Ashura 2025: A Day of Compassion and Giving – Al Ansaar Foundation Reaches Hearts Through Food Distribution

On Sunday, the 6th of July 2025, corresponding with the sacred Day of Ashura, the Al Ansaar Foundation once again stood in unwavering service to humanity. Honouring this deeply significant day in the...

Former Deputy President David Mabuza has died Leaving behind divisive Legacy

Former Deputy State President David Mabuza who served under President Cyril Ramaphosa in his first term of office has died on Thursday last week at Sandton Hospital. He was sixty-four. Mabuza’s death...

Australian Man Dies After Contracting Rare Bat-Transmitted Virus Date: 25 June 2025

An Australian man has tragically died after contracting a rare and deadly rabies-like virus transmitted through a bat bite, health authorities confirmed on Thursday. The man, who was based in...

Libya and Türkiye Energy Agreement Isolate unhappy Greece

A diplomatic storm is gathering strength over the Mediterranean. Greece is facing a sharp increase in migrant arrivals from Libya, when the North African nation consented with Türkiye to accelerate...

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...

As Tensions stir up In GNU MK Party Faces Internal divisions

Uncertainty clouds Government of National Unity (GNU)’s future as it passes its first anniversary. Government business has possibly not appeared more cloaks and daggers until now. President Cyril...

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...

SPCA Event raises over 170 000 for homeless animals while Quality of Durban’s Beach water affects tourism

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) recently held a Durban & Coast SPCA Kennels Sleepover at the charity’s Spring Park premises in Durban. This sleepover saw residents...

Mixed Emotions in United States over Israel’s attacks on Iran

United States President Donald J. Trump insisted that Iran’s nuclear program had been obliterated despite having acknowledged the early intelligence report was ‘very inconclusive’. The president...

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...

As Petrol Prices Rise President Ramaphosa Calls for Peace in Iran and Israel Conflict

World markets including South Africa face instability and insecurity as a result of the Iran-Israel conflict tip the scales for global oil and petrol prices if the conflict does not end with a...

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...

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...

Firefighters injured in Factory blaze rescuing Six while power outages remain

Two firemen sustained second-degree burns, while participating in the rescue of six people after a factory caught alight in Jacobs, South of Durban, on Sunday. The factory complex consists of several...

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...

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...

Bringing Warmth and Hope to Merebank: A Winter Outreach with Heart

On the crisp morning of Wednesday, 19th June 2025, at 10:30 am, the Al Ansaar Outreach team embarked on a deeply meaningful visit to the Merebank Jamaat Khana a visit that embodied the true spirit of...

Al Ansaar Outreach, SAPS & Lifeline Come Together for a Heartfelt Visit to Durban Coastal Mental Health Clinic

On Tuesday, 18 June 2025, the Al Ansaar Outreach Department, in partnership with SAPS and Lifeline, undertook a deeply moving and impactful initiative at the Durban Coastal Mental Health Clinic. The...

War between Iran and Israel is in full Swing US President Considering Intervention

It has officially begun and there can be no withholding it. Israel has moved to strike key sites of political power and military importance in Iran to spark a war. Both Iran and Israel launched new...

Al Ansaar News Bulletin – 19 June 2025

SADTU Suspends Protest as Education Department Unlocks R900 Million Emergency FundingThe South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has officially suspended its work-to-rule campaign in...

Seven suspects Could be behind bars for Passport Fraud

Seven Home Affairs Department employees have been arrested for forming part of a suspected passport fraud syndicate. The arrest of these individuals by the Home Affairs Department and the Hawks...

Al Ansaar News Bulletin – 14 June 2025

Al Ansaar News Bulletin – 14 June 2025   Local and International Headlines   Eastern Cape and KZN Devastated by Deadly FloodsHeavy rains and landslides have caused significant destruction across parts...

Netanyahu orders Air Strikes on Tehran in Military Operation “Rising Lion”

Israel carried out air strikes on Tehran, capital of Iran. These strikes targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for a larger war between the two bitter adversaries. Israeli...

Al Ansaar News Roundup 13 June 2025

Al Ansaar News – Article RoundupDate: 13 June 2025Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Vodacom Invests R100 Million in Rural KZNVodacom has pledged R100 million to expand mobile network coverage...

Egypt Warns Gaza Convoy Participants not to Use its Borders without Permits

Egypt has found itself on unstable ground when in comes to an aid Convoy of around 1,700 activists that had set off from Tunis, Tunisia to the border with Gaza in solidarity with Palestinian...

Al Ansaar News Bulletin – 11 June 2025

Durban Ratepayers to Cover R30 Million Municipality Bill Durban residents are set to shoulder a R30 million legal payout after the Constitutional Court ruled against the eThekwini Municipality in a...

Al Ansaar Outreach and Mufti Hamza Farooqi Complete Successful Qurbani Drive in Malawi

The Al Ansaar Outreach Department, in collaboration with Mufti Hamza Farooqi, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2025 Qurbani Drive in Malawi. This vital humanitarian initiative...

Deputy President’s Trip to Japan in March Costs R 2.3 million

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has disclosed that his office had spent R2.3 million on a single working visit to Japan in March of 2025. This included expenses of flights, accommodations, ground...

Durban Bakery under Construction is being built at wrong site while seventy people are rescued from settlement ablaze

The eThekwini Municipality officially launched R6.7 million community bakery development programme last week. However, a bump in the road was hit when construction started on one of them but on the...

Evil continues to Rage in Gaza

Israel has sunken to the depts of depravity in the mass genocide it wages in Gaza, Palestine. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has revealed that at least 50,000 Palestinian children...

Zimbabwe What South Africa Owes and Where we will be in the Future?

The Issue of Zimbabwe’s crisis remains a complex matter for its sudden neighbour South Africa. The relationship between the two nations can be described as contentious at best. The number of...

Two court Cases Related to President Ramaphosa take strange twists

Two separate Court cases related to President Cyril Ramaphosa took place this week. The first case against a man who allegedly made threats against the President and the Mayor of Cape Town Geordin...

Westville Senior Primary Principle back at School after Scandal and Merebank Residents call for military base be Made Recreational Centre

As the Principle, of Westville Senior Primary School returned to work after facing a probe into claims of sexual harassment and financial misconduct lodged in 2022, a group of concerned parents of...

Syria on an Unsteady path as EU follows the US President in Lifting Sanctions

In a move close on the heels of United States President Donald Trump, the European Union (EU) announced on Wednesday the lifting of a broad range of economic sanctions previously imposed on Syria...

Meeting between Trump and Ramaphosa has yielded fruit despite Accusations of “White Genocide”

The meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington could have left much to be desired. This was going to be a significant...

Malema Responds to US President’s calls he be arrested

Julius Malema President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is known for his fiery tongue. But this time around when United States President Donald Trump had “ambushed” President Cyril Ramaphosa...

Pakistan suffers major blow over Kashmir at Organization of Islamic Conference

Pakistan suffered a significant blow at the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Parliamentary Union Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia when it tried to pass a resolution that would see the OIC take a...

DUT Qhakaza Ladies Network Siyakhana Women’s conference encourages female students to prioritise their health and wellbeing.

By Prudence Mathenjwa| 18 May 2025   The Durban University of Technology (DUT) hosted the Qhakaza Ladies Network Siyakhana Women’s conference for female students on Saturday, 17 May 2025. The event...

Empowering Youth Through Sport: Al Ansaar Outreach Partners with SAPS and School Matters for Anti-Drug, Anti-Bullying Soccer Tournament

Empowering Youth Through Sport: Al Ansaar Outreach Partners with SAPS and School Matters for Anti-Drug, Anti-Bullying Soccer Tournament In a vibrant show of unity, purpose, and community spirit, the...

Al Ansaar Outreach Bring Warmth and Kindness to Manor Halfway House

In an inspiring act of community service, the Al Ansaar Outreach team, in collaboration with Sunday Lounge presenter Salma Kazi Wahab, visited the Manor Halfway House to spread warmth, comfort, and...

Trump receives Royal Treatment on Saudi Leg of Middle East Tour

US President Donald Trump can be said to love it when other world leaders fawn over him. In his first trip abroad since taking the White House at the beginning of this year Trump has again visited...

Malema Denied Visa Application to Britain for Conference Receives Apology

Commander in Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema has received a public apology from the British High Commission in South Africa, Antony Philipson for the unresolved status of...

South Africa and African Nations need to learn the Ropes with AfCFTA

Trade agreements such as the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) are considered one of the vital pillars of South Africa’s current administration’s economic strategy, shaping market...

Learning disturbed as DUT students protested for their NSFAS allowances

Students at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) protested outside Steve Biko campus demanding to receive their National Student Financial Scheme (NSFAS) allowances yesterday. The students were...

Tensions rise between Pakistan and India following Pahalgam attack

Following a deadly militant attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam, India-Administered Kashmir las month, India blamed Pakistan. New Delhi claims it has “evidence pointing towards the clear involvement...

Following heavy Rains 56 Families Were relocated from Umlazi due to Major damage

Durban experienced heavy rains last week that caused serious damage to homes in Umlazi. Now Umlazi residents are to be moved to a stabler area. The decision was taken by the Human Settlements...

Steenhuisen Supports Trump and Ramaphosa Talks

Democratic Alliance leader and Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has publicly stated that he supports the anticipated talks between President Cyril Ramaphosa (his commander in Chief and one...

Algiers expels French Diplomats amid Tensions with Paris

The Algerian government has expelled twelve French Consular staff members from the country. This has escalated tensions and put paid to hopes of any reconciliation between Algeria and France. This...

Syria begins Complex Road to destination of Hope

Syria is one of the most complicated nations in the world. Last year in December the rebel movement led by now interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa saw the toppling of long-time leader Bashir Al Assad in...

South African Passport no guarantee abroad and top Software Development Business helps businesses Scale

South Africa’s passport usage now ranks 100th in the world. This places it at middling placement that comes across as weaker due to several limited Visa-free travel, poor global perception and limited...

Five cash robbers killed in shoot out and two Injured in small plane Crash

Five suspected cash-in-transit robbers from Gauteng were fatally wounded in a shoot-out with police after allegedly planning another heist in in KwaZulu-Natal. The shoot-out by the police took place...

Ramaphosa signs New Intelligence Laws while US s Trade Tariffs Continue

The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill has been signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to the president, the law is meant to lay the foundation for reforms to the country’s...

Egypt s Peace and Development Proposal for Gaza Gains Traction

Arab leaders and their regional body the Arab League may have finally done something right. They have rallied to endorse Egypt and its President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s post-war plan for the...

Bus Crash in Ekurhuleni Gauteng takes 16 lives

Tragedy struck when a bus capsized in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng on Tuesday. Sixteen lives were lost. President Cyril Ramaphosa sent his condolences to the injured and the families of the deceased. The...

Al-Ansaar Foundation Brings Hope & Relief to Communities in Need!

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, the Al-Ansaar Foundation and its dedicated team once again set out to serve those in need through our Sunday Feeding – Week 2 Distribution. It was a day filled with...

Durban Criminals Charged Woman in Cannabis Operation and Man for Public Violence

In an ongoing operation by the Hawkes – Durban Serious Organized Crime Investigation – have arrested a seventh suspect for dealing in the trade of cannabis. The woman, Marrissa Lee Robertson, 26...

Trump threatens Gaza with death refuses Arab Nations’ Proposal for Reconstruction

US President Donald Trump does not mince his words. On Wednesday the White House’s controversial occupant threatened further destruction of the Gaza Strip if remaining Israeli hostages are not...

Lebanese President meets MBS in Riyadh

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun travelled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday the third of March. He met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Muhammad bin Salman – better known as MBS – the...

Spreading Hope and Warmth in the First Week of Ramadaan Feeding

The Al Ansaar Foundation has done it yet again! With hearts full of compassion and hands ready to serve, we successfully completed the first week of our Sunday Ramadaan Feeding Initiative—a mission...

After German Elections African Nations Weary of Emigration restrictions

Germany is known for its divisive Parliamentary elections. No party has won an outright majority in the Federal Bundestag (German Parliament). Instead, the country has been led by successive coalition...

Load Shedding Suspended by Eskom

 Loadshedding, the least unpopular method by the government to conserve South Africa’s energy reserves has been suspended. In a statement, the power utility said load shedding has largely been...

KwaZulu Natal Shaken by Scandal of SAND theft

KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa as a whole have experienced a deplorable humiliation that will reverberate in malicious laughter around the world. A theft of South African National Defence Forces...

New Syrian Leadership Prepares to pick up Shattered Pieces

Syria’s new transitional leadership have their work cut out for them. They are starting to rebuild from the ruins and wreckage of the civil war. To begin with they are dismantling the billion-dollar...

Crime Makes Living in Durban a Hazard

In Durban last week police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a home invasion in which two men were shot. One man was killed and the other is in critical condition following a home...

Ramaphosa highlights Plans and Partnerships in SONA for South Africa and South Africans

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address on Thursday Night. In the Address delivered before Parliament in Cape Town the President spoke of unity and partnership, overcoming...

Arab Nations reject Deplorable Proposal by Trump to Move Gaza Palestinians to neighbouring Countries

United States President Donald Trump has put forward a controversial proposal to move the Palestinian people out of Gaza. Trump’s plan is to have the Palestinians resettled in either Egypt or Jordan...

Good News for Durban Tourism and Law Enforcement

Durban has much to be proud of when it comes to being on the coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The city serves as the major centre for the province’s tourism due to its beaches and resorts. This has been of...

In Gaza Palestinian detainees return following Israeli Hostages release “what happens next?” is dreaded question

The ceasefire between Gaza and the Zionist regime is hanging by a precarious thread. The agreement of the peace process between the Israelis and the Gazan Palestinians was meant to pan in three...

Ramaphosa Approves Expropriation Bill Controversy Awaits

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Expropriation Bill into law. This form of legislation calls for the expropriation of land by the government, be it private or otherwise for the use of the...

Brothers in Court for Murder of Durban Businessman Shailen Singh

Brothers Ferrel and Darren Govender accused in connection to the murder of Umhlanga businessman Shailen Singh, have appeared in the Durban’s Magistrate Court on the 13th of Monday. The well-dressed...

Palestinian Prisoners’ release from Israeli Jails Proves Bitter Sweet Event

The release of Palestinian prisoners particularly women and children held under the Israeli law of “Administrative Detention” from the Zionist regime’s prisons has shown shocking revelations. The...

Despite Insecurities Trump Begins New Term Vowing to Unite US

New United States President Donald Trump is due to begin his second consecutive term as the country’s forty-seventh president from yesterday. Sadly, the new incumbent has a giant ego that has been...

Trump’s Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Confirmation Hearings; His Choices for Defence and State

United States President-Elect Donald Trump has made some bold nominations for his incoming cabinet. Trump who is due to be sworn in on the 20th of January (today at the time of writing) has named...

Israel Agrees to Cease Fire with Hamas Bitter Sweet Ending to War

There is now a cease fire in Gaza, Palestine but the destruction, carnage and memories of genocide remain. Yes, the Israeli government of Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu consented to a truce in...

South African Matriculants achieve highest Pass Rate in recent decades

There was, wide spread congratulations for those Matriculants who passed. The country bore witness to an encouraging pass rate of 87.3%. Various parties and leaders, representative of the political...

Ramaphosa Faces Dilemma over Mozambique Inauguration and Promises more Police for Delft

President Cyril Ramaphosa is watching events unfolding in Mozambique carefully. The President is due to attend the inauguration of Mozambiquan President-elect Daniel Chapo in Maputo. There has been...

With Assads Overthrow What do New Powers In Syria Want

Syria has experienced a change that will reverberate across the world. The regime of former President Bashir Al Assad and the dynasty his father Hafez had founded are no more. A new leadership has...

Damascus Fall to Rebels Assad Flees Celebrations in the Streets

Syria is entering a new era of unknown proportions. Now former President Bashir Al-Assad and his immediate family -that is his wife Asma Al-Assad and their children- have fled the capital Damascus...

Ramaphosa explains changes to Nigerian Passes but After Cabinet Reshuffle More Transparency needed

The presidency has moved forward to clarify on the issue of changes to the Nigerian visa application process after backlash from locals. The public denunciation and anguish arose from a...

Namibia Elections Face Spoiler Votes amid win by First Female President

Namibia has possibly seen better times since independence. The former territory of South West Africa now known as Namibia has recently held parliamentary and Presidential elections which saw the...

As Ramaphosa Addresses the NCOP over Government Policy for this year He expresses concern over Surveillance bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered another address this time to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) concerning the state of the country in terms of economics, politics, health and society. He of...

As Lebanese return to their homes following Ceasefire Israel sets sights on Syria

Lebanon has been given a reprieve since Israel agreed to a cease fire after bombarding the country’s southern parts. Now tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah...

Netanyahu May Agree to Hezbollah Ceasefire in hint but He still has to face ICC Arrest Warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu has given his consent to an arranged sixty-day cease fire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah. However, he faces opposition from hardliners from within his own cabinet...

Dark Side of Neom Revealed after first death of Migrant Worker on Site

The construction of Mega Project Neom, Saudi Arabia was always going to have an array of dark twists and turns. This is due to its labour being driven by an authoritarian government that had no...

Yemen Fragmented As Houthis face Brunt of US Air Strikes

Yemen is not what it was before 2011. The civil war which ensued after the fall of long-time dictator/president Ali Abdullah Saleh has seen the Houthis seize large swaths of the North and the Capital...

When Trump Takes Office in January Will there be Change for Palestine or more ambiguity?

When it comes to United States President-Elect Donald Trump, not everything about him is straight forward. When it comes to American foreign policy on the Middle East a second Trump Administration is...

Informal Traffic Wardens Regret End of Loadshedding as Outlet for Money while New Method of theft Can Lead to Spike

In Durban there has been great Jubilancy at the end of Load shedding. But now some have found them selves more in the dark than before. In the last 220 days since the end of deliberate power outages...

After Trump Win Ramaphosa hopes for better relations Under new Presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed hope that United States (US) President elect Donald Trump will make it to South Africa next year for the G20 summit. Ramaphosa clearly hopes for better...

As Government of National Unity’s Fissures are exposed Popcru takes Swipe

President of the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru), Thulani Ngwenya, in an alarming characterisation of South Africa’s ruling coalition has described the Government of National Unity...

R 200 million to be spent on Housing For Durban south Informal dwellers and Taxi Operators Continue Strike

Isipingo informal dwellers expressed hope that officials who have pledged to assist them in building new homes keep their promise. On Thursday, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba and Human Settlements...

GNU embarrasses itself over Ukraine Visa Free Access

The Government of National Unity may have embarrassed itself over the slight alteration its trajectory has taken. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber who is a member of the Democratic Alliance has...

Ramaphosa presents Evidence to the ICJ on Israel s Genocide in Gaza

The International Tightrope that is the Gaza war seems to be getting ever higher. Now South Africa has provided forensic evidence to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel is committing...

Israel Sparks outcry with Aid Agency Ban and another Strike in Northern Gaza

The Israelis are going all out in their war on Gaza even banning aid agency United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from working in the occupied...

Al Ansaar Outreach Hosts Successful 3rd Annual Ghusl Workshop

Last Saturday, Al Ansaar Outreach proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Ghusl Workshop at the Al Ansaar Conference Center. With a packed audience of eager and devoted learners, the event proved to be an...

Urgent Appeal for Zakaah Contributions to Assist Deserving Families and Elders in Overport and surrounding

Since the unfortunate unrest that took place in KwaZulu-Natal, our community has witnessed a surge in hardship. Many elders, widows, and individuals who lost their jobs have been severely impacted...

Egypt and Ethiopia s Tense Dispute over Dam on Blue Nile Heat up

Egypt is playing with fire as it tries to encircle Ethiopia. Egypt still fears the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) that Addis Ababa is having built on the Blue Nile will cut off a much-needed...

Israel Persists in Harsh retaliation While Spain calls for a halt in Weapons Exports to the Zionist Regime

There is a fine line between taking matters into your own hands and excessive destruction when you have the resources of the most powerful nations on Earth. This applies to Israeli Prime Minister...

Corruption Charges Against President Over Farm Theft Dropped

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has stated to the public that they will not pursue corruption and related charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the controversial farm theft...

Russia s War in Ukraine burns up as 400 Russian Drones Destroyed by Kyiv

Russia’s war in Ukraine took a huge set back when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he believes his government has the opportunity to end the war with Russia by next year, as long as...

Durban Summer Souk Funds Support Clean Water Initiative in Verulam

The Al Ansaar Foundation has made a significant contribution to the Redcliff area in Verulam by installing a much-needed borehole, providing clean drinking water to a local school and the surrounding...

Israel and Palestine are interlocked together on a Tightrope of Blood

The War between the Hamas militant group in Gaza and the Zionist regime of Israel has come to an impasse. A stalemate that has cost the deaths of 400,00 Palestinians and 1,000 Israelis. The war...

Man found dead by the Road Woman found dead on Beach Police Investigate

A man who was believed to be beaten to death was found on a pathway in Durban, which has prompted the police to open an investigation into murder. On Thursday the city’s Marshall Security Managing...

Government of National Unity Splinters as Deputy President Makes trade deals in London

When the Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed it was hailed as a ground breaking platform for collaboration among diverse political factions and parties. However, although this sounded good...

Thabo Bester Loses Laptop Bid Case but his ongoing requests leave much to be desired

Thabo Bester, convicted of rape and murder, is awaiting trial for his escape from prison and related offences, lost his urgent application to have access to a laptop and other devices to prepare for...

The GNU may survive New Amendment to Basic Education Laws but the Road to Prosperity offers New Challenges

The Basic Education Laws Amendment Act has received the assent of President Cyril Ramaphosa. However, the new Amendment to the laws in its current form has drawn mixed reactions and responses from the...

As Houthis in Yemen fire ‘Hypersonic’ Missile Muslim World League Calls for Palestinian Statehood in Madrid

The Israelis continue to wage war in Gaza and repress the West Bank. The latest round of negotiations for a ceasefire have reached an impasse. Add to this the deaths of six of the Israeli hostages in...

Veteran Politician Pravin Gordhan Passes Away after Battle with Cancer

Long time politician and former anti-apartheid activist Pravin Gordhan has died after a complex battle with cancer that saw an end to his career in public service to South Africa. His age was 75...

President to Sign into Law New Basic Education Law Amendment But a house divided awaits

President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign a land mark legislation into law known as the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Bill on the 13 of September Friday today, in a public ceremony in Pretoria. The...

As Egypt’s Sisi Cracks down on Political Critics and Opponents through Denaturalization He seeks Common Ground with Turkiye

The regime of Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has been using citizenship revocation as a political tool to punish and even to silence its opponents and critics alike. Any Egyptian who possesses...

DA calls for intervention in Clean Water Crisis by eThekwini While Residents move to coast

The eThekwini Municipality is facing a crippling shortage of fresh and clean water in some areas. Now the Democratic Alliance (DA) caucus in the Municipal Council has called on the Water and...

Iran may Survive US Sanctions but it could be far behind impacting Israel

The man who managed the Sanctions on Iran under former US president Barack Obama, Richard Nephew an adjunct fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, made it clear in an article that...

Palestine’s Long and Violent Path to Salvation

This is a writhing saga that knows no end. The saga of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Palestinian scholar Yasmin Daher speaks in an interview with George Yancy about the power of prejudice and its...

Municipality Says there is light at the end of Water Crisis Tunnel and the City’s prospects might improve

Earlier in the week, eThekwini municipality said the bulk supplier provided it with less water through the Durban Heights Treatment Works. The municipality says they found large amounts of algae...

In Syria Water is a Non-Negotiable Good as Country is on a tight rope

The regime of Syrian President Bashir Al Assad is in a quagmire. At a regular meeting of ambassadors and heads of Syrian diplomatic missions abroad resumed its work on its third day in Damascus...

Palestinian Parties Move to hold Washington Accountable for Genocide

As Israel continues this relentless genocide against the Palestinians with out thought for a reprieve, the Palestinian factions condemned the brutal massacre committed by the Israeli Occupation Forces...

Shivambu Leaves The EFF for the Umkhonto We Sizwe Party

On Friday morning it was announced long time stalwart Floyd Shivambu of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) would be leaving the Party he founded alongside “Commander in Chief” Julius Malema to join...

Palestinian Representative calls for Sanction on Israel While IDF in Gaza uses Civilians as human shields

The war in the Gaza Strip continues to be waged with relentless cruelty. Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour to the United Nations, urged the Security Council on Tuesday to impose sanctions on the Zionist...

South Africa Hosts Zimbabwe Opposition Leader

South Africa has hosted the former leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change party, Nelson Chamisa. The still active opposition politician has warned against calls for Zimbabweans...

7 Percent of Women Experience Gender Based Violence Ramaphosa in Women’s Day Speech

On National Women’s Day, last week Friday President Cyril Ramaphosa used his speech to highlight the alarming levels of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa. Yes GBV still flourishes on a...

Sudan is splintering at the Seams It will threaten the region s stability

Sudan is rife with the hazards of civil war. Hazards that could spill outside its borders. Amongst these hazards are the infighting by the regular army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and risk of...

Weather in KZN takes rough Turn

KwaZulu Natal skies are expected to unleash rough weather this week. This comes after heavy winds on Sunday. The South African Weather Services has issued a Yellow level 2 alert. So, residents of the...

South Africa Calls for a thorough investigation Into Hamas Leader

The assassination of Hamas leader and former Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniyeh has sent tremors throughout the diplomatic world. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald...

Hamas top Leader and Gaza PM Assassinated at Iranian President’s Inauguration

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has been sworn in as the ninth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. But all has not gone well for the presidential inauguration in Tehran. Hamas leader and...

Durban on thin Ice with Climate Change and Homeless Situation

All is not well as regards the weather in Durban. It has been forecasted by a leading academic that the Indian Ocean will continue supercharging the atmosphere, leading to a massive infrastructure...

Al Ansaar Slice of Life Campaign June Update

The Al Ansaar Outreach Department is thrilled to share an exciting update on our ongoing “Slice of Life” campaign. From January 2024 to June 2024, we have successfully distributed a...

Al Ansaar Outreach Department Visits Durban Coastal Mental Health Clinic on Nelson Mandela Day

On Nelson Mandela Day, the Al Ansaar Outreach Department dedicated their 67 minutes of community service to the patients at the Durban Coastal Mental Health Clinic. This visit was a heartfelt gesture...

In a remarkable display of community spirit and generosity

In a remarkable display of community spirit and generosity, the Al Ansaar Outreach Foundation in partnership with Muslims for Humanity, distributed 10,000 meals in and around Overport and surrounding...

Gaza War Continues Could Harris Turn the chaos around if elected US President?

Palestine’s quest for survival still remains in limbo, a path drenched in blood. With at least 89 Palestinians having been killed and 250 other victims of the war wounded in Khan Younis in “one of the...

The Binding Affect of AfCFTA on South Africa s Air Ports and Neighbourly trade

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is beginning to take root and altering the face and efficiency of infrastructure across South Africa. Air ports Company South Africa (ACSA)...

The ANC is to hold a Disciplinary Hearing for Zuma But it will not Public

Former state president Jacob Zuma has been summoned to appear before a hearing by the African National Congress (ANC) for his endorsement and support for the non-affiliated Umkhonto We Sizwe (MK)...

State of the Nation Address Indicates GNU off to A Bright Start

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in luck concerning his Government of National Unity. After the president delivered his State of the Nation Address during Parliament’s State Opening many South Africans...

Yemen Reproductive health Services Receive boast while Houthis Continue Raids in Red Sea

Yemen as a nation is becoming stable more or less. Reproductive health is an essential matter in women’s health concerns and in Yemen the war had placed this right beyond the reach of countless...

Saudi Arabia Cuts Back on Ambitious Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia once more finds itself tightening its belt as it sails through stormy waters. The Saudi Kingdom has a grand plan known as Vision 2030 which is meant to diversify the economy away from oil...

Ramaphosa condemns Trump shooting While Balancing Parliament State Opening

The World is ever shrinking due to technology. Within minutes of hearing of former US president Donald Trump’s attempted assassination on the other side of the world, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave...

President Expresses Grief over Death of 12 Students in Gauteng Road Accident

Tragedy struck when twelve learners and their scholar transport driver died in a tragic accident which involved a Ford Ranger bakkie, causing the students’ mini bus to overturn and explode. This took...

All Palestinian Lives are expendable For Israel While Netanyahu avoids Justice

Several eyewitnesses in Gaza city say snipers were shooting dead civilians after the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) issued a new evacuation order and told Palestinians to head south as it steps up its...

New Iranian President begins Journey through uncertain Waters

Iran has elected a new president in a run-off election last week Friday. Dr Masoud Pezeshkian at age 69 is the oldest man to be elected the country’s second highest position after Supreme Leader of...

Cyril Xaba Appointed Mayor of eThekwini Municipality

Durban, July 10, 2024 — Cyril Xaba has been officially announced as the new Mayor of eThekwini Municipality. The announcement was made at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in...

Ramaphosa Names New Cabinet as GNU comes into being

President Cyril Ramaphosa has made it official. He has named his cabinet, in accordance with the fruits of the Government of National Unity. Deputy President Paul Mashatile will remain in his position...

Attack on SANDF Base in the DRC leaves Two Soldiers dead

The South African National Defence forces reported last week Wednesday that two soldiers were killed when M23 militants attacked the town of Sake in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with 20...

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...

Coalition Talks For GNU on a tight Rope

As talks for the Government of National Unity (GNU) are underway egos are beginning to clash. President Cyril Ramaphosa has to strike a delicate balance to satisfy all parties, while the Democratic...

As ANC Power Weakens Liberation Movements Face New Era

A new era is beginning for South Africa and the Southern African region. In Pretoria as President Cyril Ramaphosa takes office for a second term, it will be at the head of a coalition government for...

Ramaphosa begins Journey through Path of Fire

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...

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...

Radio Al Ansaar and Al Ansaar Outreach Aid Tornado-Affected Tongaat

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...

Al Ansaar Outreach Provides Qurbani Meat to Tornado Victims in Tongaat

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...

Muslims gather from Across South Africa to Mark Eid

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...

Egypt s El Sisi has difficult Path to thread

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...

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...

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...

Elections are Over Negotiations begin

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...

Ramaphosa wants National Unity Government but it is Pipe Dream

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...

Saudi Arabia is dreaming MEGA with Neom But at What Cost

Saudi Arabia has ambitions to build immeasurable projects at Neom in Tabuk Province. Among the new industrial centres and tourism destinations is the “Line” which will be built as a zero-carbon...

Al Ansaar Foundation Mobilizes Relief Effort for Tongaat Storm Victims

In response to the devastating storms that recently ravaged Tongaat, the Al Ansaar Foundation’s Outreach team will be heading back to the area on Monday, 10 June 2024, to provide essential aid...

Al Ansaar Outreach and Deli Distribute 790 Hot Dogs to Overport School

This morning (Thursday) marked a significant day for the learners at a school in Overport, as Al Ansaar Outreach, in collaboration with Al Ansaar Deli, distributed 790 hot dogs to the students. This...

AL ANSAAR OUTREACH AND THE BREAKFAST RUSH SHOW RALLY AID TO TONGAAT

Eleven lives have been lost in Durban following the heavy storms that ripped through the city on Monday night. Many residents particularly in Tongaat which has been identified as the worst hit area...

Tornado Tears through Tongaat, Experts blame Climate Change

There has been an outbreak of severe storms and at least two tornadoes on Monday afternoon, affecting parts of KwaZulu-Natal such as New Castle, Utrecht, Ballito, and Tongaat. The sudden onset of...

AfCFTA The Bridge to Africa’s Prosperity?

Hayatım Sale! Click to View The Palestinians in Gaza are the people who are bearing the brunt of this war and it has not been kind to them. Hamas may have not been wise when it launched its attack...

ANC Stays Loyal to Ramaphosa Despite Losing Majority

The African National Congress has made it clear that President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain in office. He is the party leader and they stand by him. The president has now called for unity. South...

Mantashe Lashes Out at Journalist Calls Coalitions Consequinces

African National Congress National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe says he is shocked by the Umkhonto We Sizwe party’s strong support among voters in KwaZulu-Natal. The Independent Electoral Commission’s...

As Gaza War Heats up, Some Want Netanyahu Exit

The West especially Europe remains divided over the war in Gaza. As blood shed rages on the streets of Gaza’s cities such as Rafah. Buildings are reduced to rubble. Some civil society groups within...

National Government Buys Oil Refinery in Durban

Sapref oil refinery which has a nameplate capacity of 180 000 barrels per day and accounts for around 35% of the refinery capacity in South Africa was bought by the government. Sapref the country’s...

Al Ansaar Foundation Winter Warmth Drive 2024

The Al Ansaar Foundation proudly commenced its annual Winter Warmth Drive on May 2, 2024. This initiative, which seeks to provide essential warmth and comfort during the cold months, has already made...

South Africa Goes to the Polls on Wednesday

South Africans are becoming disillusioned with the status quo in politics. There is no telling who will succeed taking the lion’s share of seats in parliament, only that we ma have a king maker...

President signs New GBV and NPA Bills into Law

In an official statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa after signing the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Bill and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Amendment Bill...

Iran’s President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash What Legacy does he Leave?

President Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran died in a Helicopter Crash with other senior officials in the country’s eastern Azerbaijan Province. Among the dead was foreign minister Hossein...

Death Toll Stands at 32 Following George Building Collapse

A five-story apartment building in the Coastal City of George in the Western Cape collapsed last week. The cause of the collapse has yet to be determined and the death toll is at 33. Among the...

Ramaphosa Signs National Health Insurance Bill into Law

A legal fiasco awaits following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to approve a controversial new law that will lead to the biggest shake-up, in the health-sector’s history since the end of the...

As Zimbabwe trades with South Africa who benefits?

The governments in Pretoria and Harare have remained close through thick and thin. This is despite having different economies that vary in size. This week South Africa hosted the Zimbabwe Investment...

Palestine Fails to get full UN membership faces Rocky Path

The majority of members in the United Nations General Assembly have voted to “enhance” Palestine’s rights within the international body and urged it to be accepted as a member following a heated...

Zuma Has ambitions for South Africa but what do they Amount too?

It goes without saying that former president Jacob Zuma Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is a dangerous man who should not be allowed to wield the reigns of power again. His legacy is the most divisive in South...

Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia were back at Negotiating Table over Renaissance Dam

Egypt expressed the concerns of its citizens regarding the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD) that is expected to affect Ethiopia’s annual share of Nile Water, Irrigation Minister Hossam Moghazi...

Biden Faces Legal Pressure Over arms Transfer to Israel

US President Joe Biden finds himself balancing on a tight rope due to the Gaza War. On the one hand he faces Legal pressure to cut the funding and supply of weapons to Israel and on the other he...

Government Welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women, Youth, makes ties with Ghana strong

The African Union (AU) Assembly has created and adopted key protocols and decisions concerning the Africa continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The government of President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed...

NHI Bill Remains Controversial While President Promises National Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law. The bill is not with out controversy and some say that the bill creates its own complications. The...

Al Ansaar Outreach Team Partners with Security Firms for Water Distribution Amid Crisis

In response to the pressing water crisis plaguing several communities,Al Ansaar Outreach mobilized a significant effort on April 30th, 2024. Taking action to alleviate the suffering of affected areas...

Students Who Stand with Gaza Pay the Price

Palestine and Gaza in particular have long been under the Israeli gumboot. As for those who have come out to support them and oppose Zionism, the same faith is made available. But this time it is also...

The Breakfast Rush Hosts Inaugural TBR Family Fun Run: A Triumph of Diversity and Determination

Under perfect skies on April 27, 2024, The Breakfast Rush (TBR) held its inaugural Family Fun Run, transforming a simple morning into an electrifying celebration of community spirit and resilience...

Durban Tourism took a blow with the closure of hotels due to crime

Durban has hit a bad low when it comes to being a popular tourist destination – jobs are endangered. With the closure of the iconic Durban Funworld, a beachfront amusement park and the scourge of...

Al Ansaar Foundation Making an Impact: A Ramadan of Giving

During the holy month of Ramadaan, the Al Ansaar Foundation has once again stepped up to serve those in need within our community and underserved areas. This holy month is not just about fasting and...

Increased Security Measures Urged After Student Stabbed Near Raisethorpe Secondary School

Concerns over safety have been raised after a 14-year-old student was stabbed by robbers just meters outside the gates of Raisethorpe Secondary School earlier this week. The incident occurred as the...

Private Sector Confidence Fuels Development in Durban’s Outer West

Excitement builds as Westown Square, a 100-hectare ‘City of the West’, gears up for its official opening next year, propelled by robust private sector investments. Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda of...

Refurbished Chatsworth Magistrates’ Court Unveiled Today

In a significant development for the provision of justice services in KwaZulu-Natal, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery, and Minister of Public Works and...

Al Ansaar Foundation Making an Impact: A Ramadan of Giving

During the holy month of Ramadaan, the Al Ansaar Foundation has once again stepped up to serve those in need within our community and underserved areas. This holy month is not just about fasting and...

As Mapisa-Nqakula Resigns as Speaker some Call for Ramaphosa to follow Suit

Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapis-Nqakula has resigned her position after having come under investigation by the Hawks over money laundering and bribery going into millions.1 This took...

Israel Could face Lawsuit from Iran Over Missile Attack on Syria Embassy

Syria remains relatively stable since the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was pushed back to the periphery. Now with Israeli fighter jets having fired missiles at the Iranian Embassy in the...

As Israel Deploys Troops to Rafah Tensions Simmer with the US

Tensions simmer after Russia and China vetoed a U.S. sponsored resolution last week, the U.N. Security Council approved a new resolution yesterday, demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in...

President Ramaphosa has Expressed his condolences to Russia over ISIL Attacks

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin after 133 people were killed in an attack on Moscow.1 The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is...

Syria The Nation whose Regime can’t Consent to attend a Meeting with the UN’s Constitutional Committee

On February 22, 2022, United Nations Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pederson, had set the dates for the seventh, eight, and ninth rounds of the Syrian Constitutional Committee’s proceedings.1 Indeed...

As Spain and Egypt call for More Aid to be allowed into Gaza Conflict continues

The Spanish and Egyptian foreign ministers called on the International, community Thursday to rally for a ceasefire in Gaza “as a first step” to peace between “a Palestinian state side by side” with...

Ramaphosa wants Phala Phala Report consolidated to Cut Legal Costs

Geneal Bantu Holomisa has urged the public not to put its trust on Cyril Ramaphosa and his ANC in the upcoming general …8 9 10 11 12 President Cyril Ramaphosa is in a tight spot over the report...

Chaos Reigns in Sudan While Low Intensity Conflict Rages

More than 10 months in to Sudan’s civil war it has morphed into a low-intensity conflict but with the warring sides seemingly adamant to shun mediation attempts and fight on.1 Analysts, however, say...

South Africa Needs a more Serious Overhaul of its electoral law and setup

When it comes to electoral reform there has been some headway with the new electoral amendment act that will allow Individuals to contest elections.1 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has...

eThekwini Municipality Prioritizes Clearing Electricity Outage Backlog Amid Challenges

In response to a significant backlog of electricity outages in various parts of the city, the eThekwini Municipality’s Electricity Department says it has intensified efforts to restore power to...

Parliament says SAA-Takatso deal must be referred to SIU

Parliament’s Public Enterprises Portfolio Committee has called for an investigation into the controversial transfer action involving the appointment of the Takatso Consortium as the preferred bidder...

Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering three individuals, including his own daughter

Family members of three individuals who were fatally shot in Northdale in September by a security guard – including his own daughter and her mother – expressed the desire for the death...

Mooi River couple was ‘murdered and dismembered’

Grim details of the homicide of Antony (73) and Gillian (78) Dinnis, elderly residents of Mooi River, were revealed during the bail hearing of one of the individuals involved in their abduction in...

29 bank branches where you can get your Smart ID and Passport in South Africa 

Absa Bank has confirmed that it now offers Home Affairs Smart ID and Passport services at six of its branches in South Africa, taking the total number of bank branches to 29 so far. The confirmation...