by Iqbal Jassat | May 13, 2019 | Africa, MRN articles, Obituary
South Africa’s Muslim media has lost an incredibly powerful voice with the demise of Ebrahim Gangat. His death on the eve of 7th Ramadan 1440, corresponding to 13th May 2019, following a battle with cancer, is certain to leave a huge void in the field of...
by Iqbal Jassat | May 6, 2019 | MRN articles, MRN Views, World News
If America’s standing in the globe as the “leader of the free world” has been on shaky grounds following its disastrous wars post-9/11, US president Donald Trump has ensured that whatever little credibility it may still have enjoyed among European...
by Iqbal Jassat | Apr 23, 2019 | Africa, MRN articles, MRN Views
Though I’m not surprised by the harshness of Zev Krengel’s attack on Zane Dangor in regard to the downgrade of South Africa’s embassy in Tel Aviv, I note that his desperate attempt to do so is filled with frustration. Unfortunately for him and the...
by Iqbal Jassat | Apr 16, 2019 | MRN articles, MRN Views, World News
With the approach of Ramadan, Muslims around the world are expected to be engaged in heightened consciousness to inculcate values of justice, empathy for masses of downtrodden and to embody Islam’s principles of solidarity with marginalized people. As the...
by Iqbal Jassat | Apr 6, 2019 | Breaking News, MRN articles, MRN Views, World News
Cynics may call it politicking to garner Muslim votes for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) on the eve of South Africa’s crucial May 2019 national elections. Others, especially from Israel’s local pressure groups, may suggest that the ANC has...
