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France pushes to ban hijab for girls under 15 in public

French President Emmanuel Macron's party aims to ban minors under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in public, sparking a heated debate on secularism, religious freedom, and children's rights in France.

Saturday Star
AFP|Published

Opinion | How religion shapes a free and democratic South Africa

As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, Nico Koopman explores how diverse religious views contribute to building a free and democratic society grounded in dignity and justice.

Weekend Argus Opinion
Opinion|Published

Hindu red string row: parents demand justice, not silence

The parents said their children still feared victimisation if they spoke openly about the alleged incident

The Post
Monishka Govender|Published

Local organisations call for global community to intervene following murders, looting and rapes in Bangladesh

Local organisations have shown support for minority groups under attack in Bangladesh, following the stepping down of prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has since fled the country.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Se-Anne Rall|Published

No place to pray for Muslim workers in Italian city

Since November a fraction of the city's Muslims who have been banned from praying inside their two cultural centres by Monfalcone's far-right mayor.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Dreadlocks, hijabs and discrimination: The ongoing struggle in South African institutions

Despite the Constitution being very clear about about freedom of religion and expression, there have been instances where controversial bans and restrictions were implemented in South Africa.

News South Africa Western Cape
Yasmine Jacobs|Published

Over 500 French schools under scrutiny over abaya ban: minister

Twelve million students go back to school in France on September 4.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Muslim nations denounce Qur’an burning in Sweden

Under a heavy police presence, Salwan Momika, stomped on the Qur’an before setting several pages alight in front of Stockholm's largest mosque.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

KwaZulu-Natal Education Department urges schools not to discriminate against pupils’ religions

The Inkatha Freedom Party KZN has also raised concerns on religion issues and requested the department to swiftly intervene by calling an urgent parents’ meeting, together with leaders of the Shembe Church, to diffuse tensions.

News Education
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Watch VideoPenny Appeal SA stands by its CEO following ‘hijab profiling’ at OR Tambo

Penny Appeal CEO Shahnaaz Paruk has expressed her shock and disappointment after she was stopped while travelling at the local airport because security wanted to search her.

News South Africa Gauteng
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Iran protest death toll reaches 76

Iran remained in the grip of anti-government protests in many cities

News World
Chad Williams|Published

Sahel violence poses global threat, UN chief warns

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called for creative measures to tackle the problems that are plaguing the Sahel.

News Africa
Xinhua|Published

Muslim pharmacist takes Life Entabeni Hospital to CCMA over right to keep arms covered

A Muslim medical practitioner has taken her employer to the CCMA over claims that she was unfairly discriminated against over a policy that goes against her religious beliefs.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Se-Anne Rall|Published

French court sentences Laurent Bucyibaruta to 20 years imprisonment over role in Rwanda genocide

Laurent Bucyibaruta is the highest-ranking Rwandan to have faced trial in France over the 1994 massacres in which an estimated 800 000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus died.

News Africa
Chad Williams|Published

Remember when Boris Johnson said colonialism in Africa should never have ended?

Boris Johnson has never been a friend of Africa. Remember his comments on colonialism? I rest my case.

News Africa
Chad Williams|Published

Three gay Nigerian men sentenced to death by stoning by Islamic court for homosexuality

A Sharia Court in Ningi handed down the sentence after hearing witness statements as well as the confessions of the men.

News Africa
Chad Williams|Published