South African parliament passes motion to close Israeli embassy, cut ties
South African lawmakers have voted in favour of a motion to close the Israeli Embassy in the capital Pretoria and suspend diplomatic ties with Tel...
South African Muslim leader, anti Apartheid activist Achmad Cassiem dies
The South African Muslim leader and anti-Apartheid activist Imam Achmad Cassiem has passed away in Cape Town at the age of 77.
Imam Achmad was...
South African Muslims widely praised for Durban aid effort
Muslim organisations in South Africa have played a major role in relief efforts in KwaZulu-Natal which has seen widespread violence and looting following the arrest...
South Africa bans alcohol to contain spread of coronavirus
South Africa has banned alcohol sales once again to help contain the spread of coronavirus.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the alcohol ban - South Africa's...
Ahmed Deedat’s son, Yousuf, dies after being shot
Yousuf Deedat, the son of the prominent Muslim theologian Ahmed Deedat, has passed away after being shot outside a courtroom yesterday.
Yousuf Deedat, who was...
Ahmed Deedat’s son shot outside South African court
The son of the famous South African Muslim theologian Ahmed Deedat is fighting for his life in hospital after he was shot outside a...
Largest council of South African scholars refuse to welcome Grand Mufti of Egypt
The largest council of scholars in South Africa have refused to welcome the Grand Mufti of Egypt to the country due to his support...
Nelson Mandela’s grandson’s conversion to Islam causes national “disquiet”
Traditional tribal leaders in South Africa appear to be uneasy about Mandla Mandela's conversion to Islam.
The Congress of Traditional Leaders in South Africa (Contralesa)...
Virgin Active apologises to man banned for wearing pro-Palestine T-shirt
A pro-Palestinian group in South Africa - Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) South Africa - has hailed Virgin Active’s apology to its leader Mohammed...
South Africa’s ANC tells Israeli ambassador to “leave with immediate effect”
The Youth League of South Africa’s ruling ANC party has told the Israeli ambassador to “pack his bags” and leave.
Israeli ambassador to South Africa,...
