Yusuf Ismail

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

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

Yusuf Ismail|Published

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 ...