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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
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The Media Desk contributes local, national and international news articles for the website and also focuses on news content of the Muslim world. etters commenting on broad issues are also regularly sent to the editors of newspapers Below are a few letters which were sent by the Media Desk and published in newspapers. Bias and negative reporting against Islam has become a very real phenomenon in the media, especially in the international press.
The Darul Ihsan Media Desk primarily monitors the media for Islamaphobic (anti-Islamic) comments and anti-Islamic sentiments made in the mainstream media and interacts positively with media portals conveying the Islamic perspective.
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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
Continent’s first-ever nuclear medicine research facility opens in Pretoria
The first-ever Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) facility was officially opened in Pretoria on Tuesday, by Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande.
On Saturday morning, 18 May 2024, the Daughters of the Ummah, a youth initiative of Darul Ihsan Centre, hosted young muslimahs to a programme dedicated to Eid-ul-Adha, titled ‘The Spirit of Sacrifice’.
National Elections 2024 - South Africa
This election marks 30 years of democracy in South Africa and there has been much discussion on how much has really been achieved and how much more could have been achieved since 1994.
During the first week of May, Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre received a letter of thanks from the Thembalethu Care Centre for its ongoing support of and dedication to the Lamontville community, Durban.
New Khayelitsha police station boasts advanced technology to tackle crime
On Thursday this week, the fourth police station in Khayelitsha was officially opened with the presence of National Minister of Police, Bheki Cele. The Makhaza police station is expected to serve a community of 85,000 residents.
South Africa presents ICJ case against escalating genocide in Gaza
On Thursday, South Africa presented their oral arguments at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague as part of a new case filed on May 10th.
eThekwini: Dube Trade Port launches second phase of successful industrial precinct
Following a public-private partnership between Dube TradePort Corporation (DTCP) and the private sector, R1.8 billion has been raised to expand the DTCP.
A Message of Encouragement to the Muslim Community of South Africa
As the political landscape in South Africa brims with uncertainty ahead of the sixth democratic elections on 29 May, it is paramount that we, as Muslims, uphold the values of our faith and stand together in solidarity.
New ‘Home Affairs on Wheels’ initiative launches across South Africa
Following the opening of a new Home Affairs office in Mokopane, Limpopo, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially presented the initiative ‘Home Affairs on Wheels’ to help change these government services for the better across the country.
Ship carrying tons of Gaza aid set to depart from Türkiye
Scheduled to depart from southern Turkiye, the ‘Turkiye-Qatar Gaza Goodness Ship’ will carry 1,900 tons of aid to Gaza, Palestine.
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New bill against hate crimes signed into law
On Thursday this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which is aimed at combating those who commit acts motivated by prejudice and intolerance for the victim.
Turkiye to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
Following South Africa’s submission of a case against Israel’s genocidal acts in Palestine in March, recently, Turkish Foreign Minister; Hakan Fidan; has stated that Turkey will join this effort at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Farmers empowered to grow local township economies
At the end of April, the ‘Township Agricultural Programme’ was launched by the KwaZulu-Natal government to help empower local farmers and boost township economies.
Malaysians effective boycott of KFC stores
Due to months of economic boycotts linked to the Israel-Palestine war, over 100 branches of the fast-food franchise KFC have been “temporarily closed” in Malaysia.