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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.
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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.
New HIV prevention injection launched in South Africa
Launching out of its clinical trial, a new preventative is now available in the country in the form of an HIV prevention injection, accessible to a select number of South Africans. A single shot contains a long-acting formulation that will provide two months of protection against HIV infection per shot.
Two new universities on the horizon in South Africa
First announced in Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2020 State of the Nation Address, the Department of Higher Education and Training has presented development updates on the two new universities they plan to build.
KZN: New mobile Home Affairs services to benefit rural communities
This month, 33 mobile Home Affairs offices were completed to aid in the province’s efforts to expand services across rural areas.
Election date announced for May 29
On Tuesday this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the election date for the 2024 general elections will be held on May 29, 2024. This year, the elections will coincide with the country’s 30 years of democracy.
Local development for renewable energy receives major boost
In an exciting new discovery, a research team from the University of Pretoria have discovered natural hydrogen gas in Hendrina, Mpumalanga. This comes after several months of research and testing across various parts of the province.
On 20 February 2024, Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre was privileged to receive a visit by Dr. Basel Abu Warda. Facilitated by the team at Salam Foundation, the visit and engagement with Dr. Basel Abu Warda, a Palestinian Doctor with firsthand experience of the genocide in Gaza and significant personal loss due to the ongoing conflict, was both impactful and deeply moving.
On the evening of Thursday, 15th February 2024, the 7th Al Ihsan Qiraat event was held at Musjidus Salaam in Musgrave, Durban. The program, centred around the theme "The Noble Qur'an: Our Source of Strength & Resilience," commenced after Maghrib Salah.
On Saturday, 10th February, the Daughters of the Ummah (DOU) youth initiative hosted approximately 40 sisters aged between 15-21 at the Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre in Sea Cow Lake, Durban.
Health Minister: unemployed doctors to be placed by April
Following the recent crisis in which doctors have been left jobless and unions frustrated, Joe Phaahla – the Minister of Health – announced on Tuesday that there is hope for hundreds of unemployed doctors in the near future.
Second generator shipment from China expected to reach by the end of March
The first donation of 450 gasoline generators that South Africa received in November 2023 from China have since been allocated across four different sectors in the country.
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Water supply solutions in northern Durban areas revealed
Following the water woes plaguing Phoenix, Verulam, and other surrounding areas since last month’s heavy rains and flooding, eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is confident the city will meet the deadline next Thursday to restore their water supply.
Junior mining companies to receive cash injection
On Tuesday this week at the Mining Indaba, the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister; Gwede Mantashe; signed an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Council for Geoscience. The memorandum is expected to inject millions of rands worth of funding towards upscaling junior miner operations.
Durban to “beautify” bad buildings
In a move to deal with problem buildings in the Durban CBD, the eThekwini Municipality plans to have advertisers place wraps on them, generating the necessary income for building owners to maintain them.
Naledi Pandor calls on Israel to adhere to ICJ ruling
Last week Friday, the ICJ (International Court of Justice) ruled provisional measures ordering Israel’s military to cease all acts of genocide against Palestinians. Additionally, humanitarian assistance and basic services were to be allowed into Gaza. The order is binding on Tel Aviv.