Goolam Fakier - Radio Junkie

28/10/2024

Wait… before you start your day!!! Thank your Lord for another opportunity to do and be great today!!

Steve Harvey says that successful people do not sleep beyond 04h30 - 05h00. He didn’t define what success means though.

So, no matter what you do today, as long as it is good, then do it! You sometimes need to become a bit active, so sign up with a gym and do the minimum, but JUST START! Nobody is gonna look and wonder what you’re doing. If you can’t afford the gym, walk around the block (be safe), but just do it! Sometimes we’ve been neglectful with our prayers, so? Just start again! Sometimes, we didn’t read our holy books for months, so? Just start… we’re still breathing… anyway… you get what I’m saying right? Las those negative mindsets and persons… and just do you!

Position yourself, position your thoughts in the direction you want it to go! And punch the living daylights out of anything who wants to derail you!

Goolam Fakier
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26/10/2024

Wait… before I batcha and go sleep 😴 💤…

This might strike a nerve… so… the views and opinions expressed are mine and do not represent any organisation I’m associated with!

is a THING!!! OMG 😧! I’ve heard this many times, but didn’t pay too much attention to it. So, there are certain cultures where is a norm, and creates a sense of entitlement! While I understand the cultural differences, and I can respect it, I don’t necessarily agree with it. I cannot understand how someone grinds every single day… gets up every morning, take it to the max every day… deal with daily issues… and cannot enjoy their weekly or monthly salaries without someone else looking forward to it!

Yes I said it… others look more forward to YOUR payday… and that’s not cool!

We have our responsibilities, we will do what we can, but when the guilt tripping starts, and the entitlement kicks in, then it changes the intent.


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25/10/2024

Wait, before I batcha and go sleep 😴 💤

Tonight I saw a skit of Leon Schuster online, and it brought back some lekker memories. I was laughing like I watched it for the first time. But, did you know that a watermelon cost R1 and R2 in 1989 😮. You could easily pay close to R100 these days!

This laugh was welcomed after the week I had.

An event which led to my son having to overnight at Melomed Gatesville Melomed Gatesville, made me realise the importance of excellent healthcare. This is what we received at Melomed Gatesville. Yes, some might have different experiences, and that’s ok, but we are so conditioned to only complain when things are bad, but don’t compliment when things are good, or give credit where it’s due. From reception staff, to catering, to the nursing and doctors, were all friendly and treated him and my wife with absolute respect. Thank you!


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Goolam Fakier

24/10/2024

Wait… usually I’ll say “before I batcha and go sleep”, but this morning I realised that I, we need to be grateful for another day.

Yesterday I was at Cape Town International Airport to witness the departure of some who left for Umrah, Masha Allah.

I’ve been in a bit of a “not so lekker space” lately, so, I knew I wasn’t going to be great company if I had to run into anyone, hence, I tried to move around as quietly as possible, eating my blueberry muffin, and sipping on some funky coffee. Of course, it was just a matter of time until a guy recognised me, chatted a bit, asked to take a picture, but then the most tear-jerking thing happened to me. Ya I walked away, balling my EYES out! As we’re taking the pic, more people came asking for pics and just wanted to say salaam and meet me, when suddenly he says, “Goolam don’t remember me. It was almost 15-20 years ago, when he offered to MC our Masjid events for free, and after three events that year, we could buy the land for the Masjid!” SubganAllah… I was so overwhelmed, because I don’t remember this. I remember vaguely, but not every detail like this guy did. He then told me he was leaving for Umrah with his family, and proceeded to make the most beautiful dua for me while holding my hands.

This post is not about popularity, it’s about me asking myself, how do we want to be remembered? Sometimes we err, sometimes we completely off the rail, but most times we have probably made a small difference somewhere which we have forgotten about, but meant the world to someone else.

Some will love us, others will hate us because of how others love others.

So what’s our purpose? Choose wisely! May Allah protect us!! Continue to make a difference!


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Goolam Fakier

18/10/2024

THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE MINE AND NOT ANY ORGANISATION IM EMPLOYED AT OR REPRESENT. This lesson is for me first!

Wait… before I batcha and go sleep 😴 💤…

I know of many people who were called to the holy lands over the last few months to perform their Umrah, Masha Allah. May Allah grant them an Umrah Maqbool and Mabroor, Ameen!

But, I’ve heard so many naysayers commenting on the reasons why people go for Umrah. One in particular caught my attention, “Umrah and Hajj has become a photo opportunity and a shopping spree. People don’t ziyaarah, they go to malls.” My response (in my mind is Astagfirullah, to those who make these comments).

However, it reminded me of this selfish, unkind, and evil world we live in. With people who have ill intentions, and are blatantly malicious. Instead of asking those guests of Allah to make a special dua for you, you worry about how many photos they take and upload on social media? Let them be! Let them create their memories. They are there, not you! You don’t know their hearts!

Imagine we live in a world where we’re just genuinely happy for people? Instead of running our mouths around with uninformed opinions and cause fitna!

Most people allow their lives to simply happen to them. They float along. They wait. They react. And by the time a large portion of their life is behind them, they realize they should have been more proactive and strategic.

Kanala, leave those honoured guests and let them do what makes them happy. Don’t be judgemental! Maybe because we have so much envy and jealousy towards others, that causes our delay, our call, to also stand there one day. Let that sink in!

Ok salaam


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@top fansGoolam Fakier - Radio Ju**ie

12/10/2024

"I wanna be a so freaken bad... buy all of the things I never had"... just a song but yirre ek sê ma Ameen 😁😂😄

06/10/2024

Wait… before I batcha and go sleep 😴 💤 … let me tell you, the birthday celebrations didn’t stop for Isa and I, who celebrates our birthday 3 days apart.

It started off with a visit to my favourite place, the Hairstudio for a fresh cut and something something something 😎. While Mr Adiel is still relaxing… Kulsum managed to do the perfect cut in the meantime… leaving all refreshed, confident, and rocking the world!!

On Monday, the Moerats decided to have a dinner at in Waterfront… maybru on a Monday man

On Friday, the Moerats decided to make a G Cake… Yirre I only fell asleep on Saturday just before Fajr🤣 Fowzie knew what she was doing because apparently her husband took some home to keep him awake. He usually falls asleep by 8pm 🤣🤣

On Sunday, Aunty Ferozah Jacobs was posh to book the entire Sabrias CPT for breakfast. The booking was for 10am, we only left at 1pm. The Management team was so patient and accommodating. Fantastic service, and the food was top notch and well portioned dishes. I haven’t been at a place where I get to feel at home, not too crowded, serve great food and cater for everyone on a Sunday morning… damn, the one lady even walked around with my one year old son so that my wife Inshaaf Fakier and I could eat. I swear, I just wanted my Breakfast, but when I saw their variety on the menus, I took scones, fruit platter and and and… all was just too lekker. My two sons, and wife… decided to go with the various bagels… Isa enjoyed his sliced apple and yogurt, and of course to dig in by his Uncle Gakeem, and Aunty Akeeda-Gakeem Moerat. Aunty Fowzia and Uncle Rashiedeen spoilt him too with his first taste of cream. Uncle Faizel, Aunty Shanaaz, Aunty Shahieda, Aunty Jasmine, Aunty Keena… you are all very special to me. Shukran to everyone for the lovely gifts and great company as always.

To those who’s always looking for something lekker, but affordable… then Sabrias definitely the place to be…

Apparently the celebrations aren’t over… I don’t know if these people are confused with my birthday, or Moulood BWAHAHAHAHAHA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


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18/09/2024

Repost 🤣🤣🤣

@top fansGoolam Fakier

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*Repost* Enjoy 🙃🤣🎤🎧

I've met many popular people over the years because of the industry I find myself in 🎤🎧😁. But, this one day in 2017, I'm thinking why is everyone running around... Security is on point, our building security is all zipped up and what what. Ek d**k wat gaan hier aan? Ek is mos bis and I make tjommies very quickly🤣. Yirre, eventually sien ek daar staan die vrou en mense vrae vir autographs and photos.

Yep it was THE ONE AND ONLY, Judy Boucher 😁. While everyone was excited, I soema felt babalas, en ek drink nie eers nie🤣🤣. Note, I felt like this just by looking at her ne 🤣. Don't be shy people... You know when your neighbour's played that one song of Judy, dan is hulle mal 🤣🤣. As she makes her way to exit the building, our eyes lock... while looking straight into her eyes... She says "hello young man..." I politely replied, "Hi Judy, tell me what would you actually do if you could be in two places at the same time?" 🤣🤣🤣Yirre Goolam 🙈... She burst out laughing and agreed to take a pic. She is one of the most humble artist I have come across, very nice nogal 🤗.

But, I then asked my daughter if she would like to have a Pic, she reckons "no, I don't even know that lady". Ek d**k Yirre Kauthar... She could be THE VERY REASON for my existence Bwahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣... Anyway... Apparently she had a sold out show.
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17/09/2024

Repost… still as funny 🤣🤣

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Wait, let me tell you guys this 🤣🤗. Very short one... promise.

A good couple of years ago, probably 2011 or 2012, I was full-time at the radio doing the norm. All of a sudden I heard someone shouting from the outside "Errol, daar kom Errol en Charmaine". 🤣🤣🤣

I only know these two names, in the same sentence, would refer to 7de Laan, so I didn't think these characters would be coming to the radio station, but apparently they did. They came to promote some stage production they were casted in and produced. The person who was calling them was insisting that these are their names. 🤣🤣🤣 It was so embarrassing, I called him aside and told him they are there in their personal capacities and told him what their real names are🤭. He became so upset with me and kept to what he believed 🤣🤭. To prove he was right he reckoned "Ek kyk elke aand Generations"🙆 bwahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣 I gave up 1🤣🤣🤣 my mag was seer gelag. I really just gave up... lost the explanation, lost the battle... finish en klaar.

Of course everyone wanted pics and get a quick chat with them. Even I did. Christo (Errol 🙄) eventually said "Ag los hom maar, ons kry daai baie, Errol!" 🤣. These two actors are very humble human beings.

Lekker Vrydag en Naweek almal 🤗

12/09/2024

Wait… before I batcha and go sleep!!! We are all excited as we conclude this project!

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ONE MORE SLEEP: Who Will Embark on the Journey of a Lifetime? 🕋

Set your reminders, grab your tissues, and tune in to VOC Breakfast tomorrow from 6:30 to 9AM as we announce the winners of the VOC x Millers Travel and Tours Umrah giveaway live from the Capetonian Hotel.

Regardless of the outcome, the stories of our nominees—Moosa Daniels, Gamza Johnson, Galiema Arrow, Fozia Abrahams, Nubweyah Benn, Haroon Ismail, Nazeema Temoor, Alawieya Ebrahim, and Nadiah Hendricks—have touched many hearts and remain in the duas [prayers] of all who have heard them.

Don't miss this exciting moment!

21/08/2024

Before I batcha and go sleep…

If it is my last dua I make before I hit the covers, then it will be that Allah protect our children!

These innocent children, making their way to school, hifz, college wherever, irrespective of their age, gender or religion… they are in danger.

Whatever the reasons, these children cannot even defend themselves. May Allah guide and protect my children, YOUR children. May we become a society of love and care for each other - Ameen.

And yes, may those perpetrators be brought to book with the full might of the law!!


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Goolam Fakier

04/08/2024

Wait… before I batcha and go sleep… Ek gaan ook nou a boek skryf… seems like whenever people don’t get what they want or develop a sense of entitlement then this is the go to… let’s follow the. 😎

20/07/2024

The status quo remains

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Wait... before i batcha and go sleep 😀... i need to tell you quickly

It's Wednesday, and traditionally many years ago, people would go to the parade in town to do their midweek shopping etc...

Their day would end by eating "warme worsies" aka penny polony.

Months ago I was on search for a butcher in the Athlone area as many were closed. I called around and my friend Oufie Gamieldien recommended that I go to Ajouhaar Moslem Butchery in Thornton Road. He raved about their freshly cut meat, their variety of burgers, sausages, steak, chicken and viennas BUT insisted that I buy "warme worsies" too. He said "my bru... ek sê jou nou... jy gaan jou butcher change na die" 🤭🤣. I did just that!!

Since then, my wife Inshaaf Fakier MUST pop in EVERY Saturday at to stock up, and the "worsies"... ai bly nie agter nie 🙄🤣... the owner Shu'aib Ajouhaar and the team are always friendly and even share advice on how to use certain meats... like eating the worsie with atcha or whatever... give them a try... you won't regret it!

This past Saturday Shuaib gave me the smoked penny to try (don't worry the traditional red ones are in the bag). Tonight I'll be treating myself!!

17/07/2024

Before I batcha and go sleep… I haven’t felt so frustrated in a very long time!!!

I’ve heard many sad stories of how people are treated at Government facilities such health, traffic, SAPS, Social Development and Home Affairs. This morning I waited for 4 hours in the queue at Home Affairs, got soaked with the downpours, but Algamdulillah 6 hours later I was out.

However, that’s not my worry. In the queue I saw mothers with newborn babies, elderly people, and even those with disabilities - no concession, no empathy, and this disgusts me! The staff is chewing gum, while on personal calls on their cellphones… the security is hitting herself with a ruler on her head the whole time… seriously!!

Why is South Africa so backward in their operations, simplify the basic and most in demand services!

It is appalling to see how our elderly have to sit in queues for their lives, their money, and for basic services!

They wanted us to move onto the new ID Cards, but not enough resources available to reach their deadline!

I now understand why some people have given up hope on this Government- GNU of the not!! Pull up your socks!

01/07/2024

Wait, before I batcha and go sleep 😴

Like the elderly used to say “miente sê” ☺️🤗

Judgement lies with your Lord, Creator, Allah! Not with human beings! I have encountered so many instances where either me as a “younger person” or “Muslim person” are judged without any valid reason, and I accepted those people’s opinion! Not respected, accepted! Yet those very people acts holier than thou, and judge others based on where they live, look like, even the way the speak, to those not as privileged and, and, and…

So, I’ve got a small request 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 (lesson to me first)… if you’re going to post religious quotes from Prophets, the bible, the Quran or any holy scripture, then may I please suggest that you practice it too? It’s pointless wanting to quote versus, but your heart is filled with envy, with pride, jealously and hatred towards others. In my world they call those people hypocrites! And there are some STRONG scriptures about what God thinks about those!

So, practice what you preach, practice what you post, remind yourself first, it will humble you. Just try it!😊

Anyway… salaam

(You guys know the disclaimer business)

Goolam Fakier

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30/06/2024

Wait, before I batcha and go sleep 😴…

Many of us are tied up at work and just life, without taking a break! You don’t need a passport or a visa to wake up to scenic views, fresh air, entertainment, warm pools and just to have a lekker time.

My family and I broke away this weekend to ATKV-Goudini Spa! From the time we booked in at the Slanghoek Villa, the boys immediately made their way to the main pool, where they were able to swim, chill, play on the waterslide all while watching clean, fun entertainment for the entire weekend. I don’t have a picture of my boys, because I didn’t see them. Naadier Adams - Broetjie entertainer/Mc, put a jampacked entertainment show together which caters for the whole family! From crafts, dancing, singing, water sports, couple games and so much more - there’s something for everyone!!

So, if you’re looking for a quick breakaway in a safe, child friendly, and entertaining environment, then get booking now. The school holiday programme is still on!

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23/06/2024

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