COLUMN: ‘When I searched these families in Turkish archives, I noticed that the property at 71 Wale Street used to be the house of Mahmud Fakih Effendi, the last ...
‘Discrimination and prejudice persist, as individuals from the Coloured and Malay community face exclusion or limited access to resources, employment, and education. ...
‘While Simon’s Town’s ties to the British Royal Navy is well-documented, there is another narrative. This narrative has, sadly, been neglected. It is the story of ...
The Turco-Italian War, fought between the Ottoman Empire and Italy from September 1911 to October 1912, primarily in Libya, stands as a pivotal moment in history ...
‘Genocide is a term that evokes images of unspeakable human suffering, violence and systemic destruction. ‘
‘When Rhodes was talking in a racist manner about ‘yaller men’, Sultan Abdulhamid was paying the salaries at three Ottoman Arabic schools in South Africa to educate ...
‘One of Rhodes’s most controversial activities was his involvement in the mining industry, particularly diamond and gold mining in southern Africa. He founded the ...
COLUMN: Known for his humility, education, and dedication to Islamic scholarship, the Professor Abubakr Effendi played a significant role in the 19th century South ...
COLUMN: The British Army’s participation in the Gallipoli Campaign formed part of a larger strategy to open a new front against the Central Powers, primarily the ...
COLUMN: Islam in South Africa has a rich history that dates back centuries, shaped by diverse cultural influences and the struggle against apartheid.
COLUMN: The British Museum, a public-owned institution, has faced scrutiny in the past decade for artefacts, including those from Africa, viewed by some as stolen ...
COLUMN: Since I moved to South Africa more than a decade ago, I have been making my yoghurt at home.
COLUMN: The distinction between good and bad is subjective and varies across cultures, societies and individuals. Factors such as empathy, kindness, integrity, and ...
COLUMN: The Rhodesia Herald reported on August 29, 1913: “First coloured aviator Mr Rushdi Attaullah, the younger son of the late Ahmad Attaoullah Effendi of Cape ...
OPINION: Following South Africa’s legal victory against Israeli crimes in the Middle East and amid widespread support for the South African team, certain proponents ...
COLUMN: Otherwise, I am curious why we don’t teach Palestinian history in South African universities.
COLUMN: While some argue that the Turkish presence in Africa originated in the 16th century when the Ottoman State established relations with the African Emirates, ...
COLUMN: South Africa continues the legacy of Nelson Mandela, echoing his sentiments from the 1990s when Madiba used to proclaim that America was the embodiment of ...
COLUMN: After winning the majority of seats in the recent election, Geert Wilders, a prominent Dutch anti-Islam politician, expressed his determination to become ...
The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) was more than a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer republics of South Africa; its impact reverberated worldwide at the ...
COLUMN: Undoubtedly, it is much easier to work in a country if the people understand the topic, such as South Africans, and are friendly in the institution, like ...