Muslim Views

25/07/2024

Hassen Lorgat writes: "We have the right to ponder why the action against Russia was undertaken with such haste whilst the International Olympic Committee are reluctant to act upon the anti-Palestinian entity, aka Israel.
"I sadly have to admit the Olympic ideals I once believed in are dead at the altar of the politics of greed and money. Corporations rule! Money always follows the powerful.
"It is time for us to organise mass participatory sports and hikes for fun, as they did in the early 19th and 20th centuries. We have to rediscover how to rebuild communities and solidarities without the intrusion of corporate funds."
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https://muslimviews.co.za/the-olympics-sports-double-standards-at-play-by-the-civilised-world/

24/07/2024

The Elsies River Community Police Forum has had to endure unprecedented and relentless attacks on its integrity and reputation over the last few months.

As the leadership of the ERCPF we wish to place on record that we are all unpaid volunteers duly elected to represent the community of Elsies River in all aspects relating to Safety and Security. No member of the ERCPF receives any special privileges and we sacrifice our time and resources whilst placing our lives and those of our families at risk in order to serve this community.

The Community Police Forum (CPF) in South Africa is a statutory structure established in terms of Section 18 of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995). We are governed by the Western Cape Uniform Community Police Forum Constitution.

The ERCPF welcomes the intervention by the Provincial Community Police Board in seeking to resolve the disputes which have been exacerbated by the use of social media to advance a particular narrative. All the issues in dispute are being mediated by the Provincial Board and all parties have given an undertaking to refrain from inciting tensions any further.

Currently the Cape Flats including Elsies River is in the midst of a gang and drug war. With almost daily incidents of shootings, our community is gripped by fear for our lives and that of our children. We have gangs of smash and grabbers preying on commuters, extortion of almost all our small businesses is rampant and our children cannot move from one part of their suburb to the next because gang territories have made our community spaces war zones.

The ERCPF and its sub forums together with various NHW's are on the ground assisting SAPS and Law Enforcement to stem the tide of violence and bloodshed. We are focused on the task of ensuring a safer community. The constant attacks on our structures only serve the interest of the criminal elements and weakens any efforts to curb the violence.

The Elsies River Community Police Forum wants to inform our NHW and CIB patrollers that we appreciate their efforts in assisting SAPS to ensure a safer community, but we emphatically reject any acts of vigilantism or brutality. We will not tolerate any of our structures taking the law into their own hands despite the difficult circumstances of ongoing crime and violence.

Now is the time to set aside our differences and act as a united front against gangsterism and crime. We therefore appeal to the dissenting parties to allow for the dispute resolution and mediation process to proceed without inflaming and inciting what is already a very dire situation.

We have scheduled a Community Dialogue/Meeting for mid August where we will engage our community.

As the ERCPF we remain focused and committed to ensure a safer and better Elsies River.

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elsies river gangwatch

24/07/2024

Reaffirming Edward Said’s vision: Universities’ role in supporting Palestinian justice and solidarity

"Linking Said’s views to the current-day Palestinian struggle, we, as South African education academics, must condemn the destruction of educational infrastructure in Gaza by Israeli forces. Drawing from our painful history of apartheid education, which inflicted profound suffering and limited opportunities for black South Africans, we are acutely aware of the devastating effects of educational violence and inequity on populations under colonial occupation and apartheid." – Aslam Fataar

Professor Edward Said, born in 1935 and deceased in 2003, was one of the most influential scholars of the 20th century and a leading advocate for Palestinian

18/07/2024

DURBAN RESIDENTS : The AMAL FREE Outreach Event (Legal, Tax and Accounting) taking place on the 20 July 2024 at 10am , at the AL Ansaar Hall (189 West Road Overport)


events & happenings in the Durban & surrounding areas AMAL - Association of Muslim Accountants and Lawyers

17/07/2024

Nouveau Coffee & Grill is a type of fine dining restaurant that combines high-quality fare with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Garlic Tzatziki and more...

16/07/2024

Salmaan Moerat will captain the Springboks for the first time when he leads a squad featuring seven uncapped players in a first Test with Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The 26-year-old Moerat becomes the 66th Springbok captain and makes the step up having previously led SA Schools, the Junior Springboks and the DHL Stormers.

Photo SARUGBY.CO.ZA

16/07/2024

Despite severe weather from July 8-14, 76 individuals were arrested for drunk driving on Western Cape roads. During Drunk Driver Awareness Month, this highlights the ongoing issue of impaired driving and its dangers. With 225 road operations conducted and over 17,000 vehicles checked, 6,055 fines were issued for various violations. Tragically, 23 crashes occurred, resulting in 23 fatalities, including 12 pedestrians. Drunk driving endangers everyone. Let’s commit to road safety and make responsible choices.
Photo PIXABAY

12/07/2024

The principles of sabr (patience) and tawakkul (trust in Allah) are not merely coping mechanisms but are comprehensive approaches to enduring and overcoming adversity, deeply rooted in the Islamic worldview.

IN the heart of Cape Town a silent and insidious epidemic grips our homes and communities – the unprocessed trauma of bereavement.

10/07/2024

Palestinian team Lajee Celtic was invited to participate in various sporting, educational and cultural activities across South Africa.
Read more on www.muslimviews.co.za

10/07/2024

https://muslimviews.co.za/unity-through-sport-palestinian-football-club-lajee-celtic-tours-south-africa/



Garlandale Football Club

Through the collaborative help of organisations like Football 4 Humanity (F4H), Sports Stepping Stone (SSS), Africa 4 Palestine (A4P), and The Green Brigade

09/07/2024

Frank Van der Horst, the former president of SACOS ( South African Council on Sport) has sadly passed on.

President of SACOS from 1982 to 1988, Van der Horst was a fiery and outspoken anti-apartheid activist.

The anti-apartheid sports organisation, famous for their slogan 'No normal sport in an abnormal society,' was established in 1973 fighting for the rights of all national sports federations to be able to compete in international competition and not just the teams of the white-minority apartheid state.

In September 2023, SACOS launched the Frank van der Horst Exhibition at the National Library in Cape Town.

Van der Horst was 86 years old.

Photo : Van der Horst with news editor Feroz Shaik at the launch of the Frank van der Horst Exhibition

07/07/2024

The digital version of the July 2024 edition of Muslim Views can now be downloaded from our website: https://muslimviews.co.za/archives/.
Some highlights from this edition:
•⁠ ⁠Muharram a time for reflection and resistance
•⁠ ⁠Imam Husayn’s sacrifice serves as a light in times of darkness and despair
•⁠ ⁠Will the GNU survive diverse ideological perspectives?
•⁠ ⁠The grim reality of. violence against children in occupied Palestine

05/07/2024

Honouring our legends : James George. Read more on www.muslimviews.co.za

05/07/2024

James Mervyn George

George’s big break came while playing for Squares in Kensington. Cape Town Spurs, on a scouting mission, noticed his blistering pace and skill on the wing.

02/07/2024

Rylands Cricket Club have appointed Mujahid Behardien as their new head.

Read more on www.muslimviews.co.za

25/06/2024

Zionist perspective of the ‘Muslim vote’ exposed

"Howard Sackstein’s pieces are typical of the false flag information, essentially fake news, which is planted to shape and encourage a particular narrative and to distort the reality." – Rahmat Omar & Shabodien Roomanay

https://muslimviews.co.za/zionist-perspective-of-the-muslim-vote-exposed/

21/06/2024

It is crucial for the GNU to provide clear and consistent signals regarding its stance on continental affairs and its vision for South Africa’s participation within the African Union.

https://muslimviews.co.za/divergent-ideologies-of-gnu-partners-could-impact-on-africas-development-agenda/

19/06/2024

Badsha Peer, King of Africa: Seeking India’s Deccan in South African tales of indenture

'Tracing the story of Badsha Peer – and Soofie Saheb, the man who popularised his memory – shines light on how Indian religious, linguistic, and regional identities were transformed in the Deccan and South Africa, during the colonial period and through indenture and migration.' – NIKHIL MANDALAPARTHY
https://muslimviews.co.za/badsha-peer-king-of-africa-seeking-indias-deccan-in-south-african-tales-of-indenture/

18/06/2024

"The dignified manner in which Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Isma’il (peace be upon them) negotiated the divine sacrificial command – symbolised in the animal sacrifice that forms an integral part of our Eid al-Adha celebrations – is an exemplary model for intergenerational dialogue." Imam Dr Abdul Rashied Omar
https://muslimviews.co.za/prophet-ibrahim-and-prophet-ismail-a-model-for-intergenerational-dialogue/

12/06/2024

Honouring our legends: Fagmie ‘Fluffy’ Solomons.

Amidst the glorious sporting heights achieved by Fagmie Solomons, there lies the sombre truth – a tale of unrealised potential lost to the cruel grasp of apartheid.
by FEROZ SHAIK
Read the article on www.muslimviews.co.za

12/06/2024

Honouring our legends: Fagmie ‘Fluffy’ Solomons.

Amidst the glorious sporting heights achieved by Fagmie Solomons, there lies the sombre truth – a tale of unrealised potential lost to the cruel grasp of apartheid.
by FEROZ SHAIK
Read the article on www.muslimviews.co.za
Fagmie Solomons

08/06/2024

From Muslim News, 30 December 1960. A tribute to Haji Bakaar Manuel and an advert for Standard Supply Store Shaida Mall

29/05/2024

South Africans are heading to the polls today, Wednesday 29 May 2024, to make their mark in the country’s 7th democratic elections.

Polling stations opened at 07h00 and will close at 21h00.
(Photos FEROZ SHAIK)

29/05/2024

South Africans are heading to the polls today, Wednesday 29 May 2024, to make their mark in the country’s 7th democratic elections.

Polling stations opened at 07h00 and will close at 21h00.

(Photos FEROZ SHAIK)

22/05/2024

Allahudien ‘Pallies’ Paleker will be umpiring at his first world cup in the Caribbean.

Visit www.muslimviews.co.za to read more.

22/05/2024

Allahudien ‘Pallies’ Paleker will be umpiring at his first world cup in the Caribbean.
Read more : www.muslimviews.co.za

Allahudien Paleker


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