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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.
Kubayi: Government hard at work addressing housing backlog
Mmamoloko Kubayi – the Human Settlements Minister – has stated that the government is hard at work addressing the country’s housing backlog.
During the month of May, the Acting Centre Manager of the Thembalethu Care Centre in Lamontville expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre’s (DHC) ongoing support of the institute over the years.
The Lamontville Thembalethu Care Centre is a day care centre for orphaned and vulnerable children. The centre also caters for grandmother-headed and destitute families, as well as single parents.
e-Visas in South Africa are changing
During his address on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, in the coming financial year, Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the e-Visa systems will see expansion, including more visa types as well as more countries eligible for the service.
Late 18th century mosque stands tall in old Jakarta
Langgar Tinggi; which was built in the late 18th century during a time when Arabian merchants settled in Pekojan, Indonesia; is one of the oldest mosques in Jakarta.
A new official language on the horizon for South Africa
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has recently approved of making South African Sign Language (SASL) into the country’s 12th official language.
Sea Cow Lake, Durban: Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre hosted well known scholar of Hadith, Hazrat Moulana Imdaadullah Saheb (DB) of Karachi for 2 days, on 13 and 14 May 2023.
That “food-gardening” is a vital need of the hour, is universally acknowledged. Many experienced farmers, horticulturists and other food producers have been constantly warning that there will soon come a time when: “…only those who’ve befriended the ground (soil) will survive.”
During the start of May, Feed the Needy – a Darul Ihsan initiative to provide meals to the underprivileged – has distributed over 1000 hot meals.
Five-year validity period of South African driver’s licences challenged by AfriForum
Non-governmental group AfriForum has confirmed it will be legally challenging the five-year validity of South African driving licences. This follows the breaking down of the country’s only license printing machine.
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Residents in eThekwini have until end of this week to comment on Integrated Development Plan
The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the draft budget has been released to the public and is available for viewing and feedback. These proposed plans will come into effect on 1 July 2023.
Thousands of dangerous taxis scrapped by Government
Following the success of scrapping over 81,000 old taxis since the initiative’s inception in October 2006, the Department of Transport says it plans to scrap a further 3,750 taxis this year.
Through its outreach programmes, Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre is constantly working towards supporting the community at large. The Guideline Counselling department sought to get involved and bring joy to some of our senior citizens for Eid-al-Fitr 1444.
eThekwini plans world-class amusement site to replace Durban Fun world
To replace Fun World; a Durban beachfront landmark; the eThekwini Metro has plans to create a world-class entertainment site.