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Demands for Church of England reform after abuse scandal

The leader of the world's Anglican communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said this week, he was resigning following a damning report that concluded the Church of England covered up a serial abuse case.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Religious watchdog releases report following probe of rape, forced virginity testing and assault at Kwasizabantu Mission

The CRL Commission has recommended that Kwasizabantu Mission apologise to those who made the claims. It has further suggested those affected by criminal allegations of money laundering and fraud, open cases with local police.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Record-breaking 2. 5 million Muslims on Hajj this year

According to the South African Hajj And Umrah Council (SAHUC), 3,500 South African pilgrims have been accredited and embarked to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year.

News
Kailene Pillay|Published

Thai temple crisis as monks test positive for highly addictive drug

A Buddhist temple in central Thailand has been left without monks after all its holy men failed drug tests and were defrocked, an official said on Tuesday.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published