Yusuf Ismail

Yusuf Ismail is a criminal defence lawyer and founder of the South African Debate Initiative

Cyril Ramaphosa: from union leader to billionaire; and now facing an impeachment inquiry

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The clock is ticking for Cyril Ramaphosa as he faces mounting allegations of corruption and a potential impeachment process

The evolution of racist denialism: Why 'trained black lawyers' is not enough

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THE legal profession, specifically amongst top tier law firms like much of corporate South Africa, remains largely lily white three decades after the end of apartheid. ...

Major clashes over moral responsibility as Goldstein criticises Pope Leo amid Gaza crisis

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Amidst escalating tensions and humanitarian crises, Rabbi Goldstein's attack on the pope raises critical questions about moral responsibility, while Gaza continues ...

Workers' Day and the TRC anniversary: South Africa's unresolved legacy of injustice

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As South Africa commemorates Worker’s Day and the TRC's 30th anniversary this April, the nation faces a chilling reality of unresolved injustices and economic inequality, ...

How a recent court ruling reshapes financial responsibilities in Islamic marriages

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Judge Masudah Pangarker and acting Judge Igshaan Higgins both of whom are Muslim, have made a pioneering ruling which has set a precedent for South African family ...

Trump's chaotic leadership and Israel's descent into fascism raise global alarm

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In this tumultuous era, as the landscape for international relations undergoes dramatic shifts, understanding the implications of Trump's erratic governance alongside ...