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Priced out of faith: Is Islamic education becoming a luxury for South Africa’s Muslims?

Should Islamic education be a privilege of the wealthy? As rising school fees place faith-based education beyond the reach of many working-class Muslim families...

‘A flag of genocide’: Khalid Vawda challenges Israeli flag display at Johannesburg school

Social Intifada founder Khalid Vawda has defended Palestine awareness exhibitions at Emmarentia Primary School, rejecting accusations of political indoctrination and challenging the outrage surrounding...

Songezo Zibi: Halaal controversy is an organised attack on South African Muslims

Should South Africa's Muslim minority have to change its religious practices to accommodate the Christian majority? Or does freedom of religion mean equal respect...

The cost of a plate: How Muslim feeding schemes are holding the line as food prices rise

As rising food prices push struggling South Africans deeper into hardship, Muslim charities and mosques are feeding thousands of vulnerable people despite mounting financial...

Halaal meat, haraam kitchen? The risks behind ‘halaal-friendly’ restaurants

Restaurants across South Africa are increasingly advertising themselves as “halaal-friendly”, but does serving halaal meat guarantee that a meal is permissible for Muslims? Ra’eesah...

Tony Yengeni’s anti-migrant claims ignore generations of Muslim enterprise

By Mxolisi Ncube South Africa's Muslim communities have spent generations building businesses, creating employment, developing commercial networks and contributing to the country's economy. Their history...

South Africa spends over R1 billion a day servicing debt as Muslims question riba-based economy

By ONM Reporter With local government elections approaching, South Africa’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) has brought the cost of government debt into sharp focus,...

Algorithms, influencers and elections: Who is really shaping Muslim public opinion?

Millions of people form their views of Islam, Muslims and politics through social media. But what they see is increasingly shaped by algorithms controlled...

Before Muslims vote: Who holds the ultimate authority to make laws?

Before discussing political parties, election manifestos or candidates, Muslims must first confront a more fundamental question: who possesses the ultimate authority to determine what...

Millions given in Zakaah, but is it creating lasting change in South Africa?

Every year, South African Muslims contribute millions of rands in Zakaah to alleviate poverty and financial hardship. But how much of this wealth is...

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