Shakirah Thebus

Multimedia Journalist, Cape Argus

Al Jama-ah to facilitate marriage certificate registration for Muslim couples at Home Affairs

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The party established “oversight desks” at four Department of Home Affairs offices.

Pandor expresses support for Palestine, Sahrawi, and Cuba during recent talk at Maties

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International Relations and Co-operation (Dirco) Minister Naledi expressed support for the Sahrawis and Cuba, alongside its unwavering support for Palestine during ...

Nakba Day rally calls for end to occupation of Palestine

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On Saturday, the day began with teach-ins consisting of creative and educational activities for children and adults, a movie screening, and discussions on key issues ...

Collection of paintings on District Six evoke haunting memories

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Artworks showcasing the artistic legacy and life of artist Derek Drake will be available for viewing next week.

Japanese atom bomb survivors urge ceasefire in Gaza, call for global nuclear disarmament

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On board the ship, on one of the largest vessels at the port, were three survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atom bombs which were detonated by the US on August ...

Concern over Cape Town port terminal

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After concerns raised by the Western Cape government over the slow recovery of the port of Cape Town ahead of what is expected to be a busy citrus export season ...

UCT, Wits join global student movement and establishes encampments for Palestine

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On the day dedicated to commemorating the Nakba ‘the catastrophe’, UCT students set up its encampment in solidarity with the people of Palestine, joining a global ...

College of Cape Town supervisor arrested after 9 students report cases alleged sexual assault

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The supervisor was arrested by Athlone police on Thursday and reportedly appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Imam Parkar, a ‘selfless man of the community’ mourned

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The Habibia Soofie Masjid Trust Board announced the passing of Parkar, 71, son of the late Imam Abdul Latief Parkar (Imam Baboo), on Monday.

Survé Philanthropies hosts farewell lunch for Hajj pilgrims

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For a second year in a row, Survé Philanthropies has been sponsoring Hajj pilgrims through partnering with Rihlatul Umr, Lillah Foundation, and Khidmatul Awaam facilitating ...

Why SA is best suited to lead the global anti-apartheid movement

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Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church pastor in Bethlehem, Reverend Dr Munther Isaac says no one is better suited with the moral credibility to mobilise for a global ...

Exhibition explores slave-rooted history of calendar surnames

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An exhibition currently on show at the Education Museum in Wynberg aims to bring to the fore an often forgotten and neglected part of our identity by exploring Identities ...

SIU and Hawks to determine if former NSFAS board chairperson received kickbacks

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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), is sticking to its guns with regard to allegations that the former board chairperson of the National Student Financial ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Parties offer their solutions to province’s most pressing issues ahead of elections

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With Election Day in less than three weeks, an Artscape venue room was bursting at the seams as political parties gave their solutions to pressing issues.

President signs into law bill recognising Muslim marriages

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The Women’s Legal Centre (WLC) celebrated what it referred to as a victory for Muslim women and children of Muslim marriages, who are now legally recognised after ...

Athlone resident to launch first her first poetry book

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Naahid Nakidien, from Surrey Estate, will be launching her first poetry book, Gifts from a Whispering Soul: A Poetic Journey of Transformation at 11am on Saturday ...

Gift Of The Givers launches new global movement to raise awareness about the occupation of Palestine

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The unity flag icon, accessible from the campaign website, depicts the South African and Palestinian flags intertwined

Anti-apartheid activists Coline Williams and Robert Waterwitch awarded Order of Mendi for bravery

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Williams and Waterwitch have been recognised for “courageously pushing back against the oppressive system of the apartheid government” and ultimately losing their ...

Rondebosch Common users urged to remain vigilant following attack on an elderly woman

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On Sunday, an elderly woman was physically attacked while walking her dog, which prompted the Rondebosch station commander’s office to release a statement cautioning ...

Condolences pour in after the passing of Western Cape Education Department’s Abdul Rachart Job

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Job died on April 16 at the age of 67 and his janazah (funeral) was performed on Friday.

Equal Education and Law Centre head to court over unplaced learners in the Western Cape

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Equal Education (EE) and the Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) have approached the Western Cape High Court over unplaced learners in the province.

25 year old Stellenbosch University student Aurelia Mouton elected Vice President at Howard University programme

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Aurelia Mouton was previously the editor-in-chief of “Die Matie”, SU’s independent student newspaper

UCT4Palestine celebrates victory for Palestine after Senate resolutions

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UCT4Palestine held a march from UCT Plaza to the Kramer Building where the senate was to decide on whether to adopt the two motions for council consideration.

Türkiye trade delegation in SA to increase bilateral relations

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An approximately 20-strong high-level delegation from Türkiye is currently in the country, meeting with a number of businesses and organisations to strengthen and ...

Tygerberg Hospital security guards down tools

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Security guards at Tygerberg Hospital have downed tools, claiming their employer, Nikao Protection Services, has been deducting money meant for their provident fund, ...