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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.
Madinah: Qiblatain Mosque Now Operating 24 Hours Daily
Announced on Tuesday this week, the Qiblatain Mosque will now operate 24 hours daily under royal directive from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
All Visa Types Now Allowed to Perform Umrah
In line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plans to expand on and improve the experience of pilgrims, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have announced that all Saudi visa types can now be used to perform Umrah rituals. This means visitors with personal, tourist, family, work, transit, and electronic visas will be able to access Umrah facilities.
PRASA: Rail Infrastructure Revival Plans Underway
For the 2024/25 financial year, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has allocated R21.1 billion towards rail services, including fleet renewal, system modernisation, and infrastructure recovery.
A Programme in Appreciation of the Early Guiding Stars of KwaZulu-Natal
Makkah: Cable Car Project to Ease Travel to Hira Cave
By the end of 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be installing a modern cable car that travels over Jabal al-Nour, significantly reducing the two-hour climb up the mountain to Hira Cave to under ten minutes.
Eskom Records First Profit in Eight Years
Amid South Africa’s state-owned power utility’s struggles in the past eight years, Eskom has recently reported a profit of R16 billion for the year ending March 2025. Last year, the utility instead recorded a loss of R55 billion.
Housing Plans for Durban Flood Victims Announced
Expected to see fruition in January 2026, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, announced that it would provide permanent accommodation for approximately 200 victims affected by the 2022 and 2025 floods in Durban.
On Tuesday, 23 September, the Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre Outreach Team met with Okhahlamba Municipality officials at the Dukuza Tribal Court meeting hall. The team was welcomed by the Deputy Mayor, Hon M/s N.E. Tshabalala.
New South African University Underway
A private Afrikaans university is currently in development in South Africa, with its scale amounting to a R3.2 billion facility over its next two years of construction.
KZN: Local Coffee Production to Get a Boost
This month, KwaZulu-Natal has put forward a bid to transform the coffee industry in the province, and plans include transforming the South Coast into a coffee production and investment hub. This move will also help transform the local economy, agricultural growth, and will create sustainable job opportunities.
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United Nations: President Ramaphosa Urges End to War in Gaza
During the 80th United Nations General Assembly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stood by the country’s urgent call for an end to the Gaza conflict.
New Homes Handed Over in Cape Town Housing Project
This week, the City of Cape Town’s Human Settlements Directorate delivered 42 new homes as part of the Bonteheuwel Infill housing project.
Higher Education Department Urges Students to Branch Out With Career Paths
Buti Manamela, Higher Education and Training Minister, recently urged matriculants to branch out and explore post-school opportunities as the university capacity for first-year students is projected to be approximately 235,000.
Plans to Reduce Electricity Prices Underway
In order to promote affordable electricity prices in South Africa, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is currently engaging stakeholders on the energy pricing policy.