Author: Yacoob Cassim

In Egypt, several government departments and political parties on Wednesday condemned Israel’s aggression against the Palestinians in statements to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.1 With some irony, (or maybe deliberately) the day marked each year on November 29th, the anniversary of the 1947 UN General Assembly’s adoption of Resolution 181, which formalised the Zionist presence in Palestine into a nation state and mandated the creation of independent Jewish and Arab states and a Special International Regime (whatever they mean by that) to administer the city of Jerusalem.2 “The commemoration of the day this year coincides with a painful reality in which the Palestinian people are witnessing an unprecedented brutal aggression, in which ...

The Hazard of food Security and children not receiving the right nutrition from food this remains a looming problem for the children of South Africa.1 It forms part and parcel of the food insecurity and poverty that many families face every day.2 However, the harsh truth is that these challenges have a profound and far-reaching impact, specifically and unsurprisingly on the underprivileged community and even more critically on the children who “grow” up in such communities.3 The inherent link between food insecurity, poverty, and the well-being of children is a cause for global concern, stirring the urgent need for immediate action and unwavering commitment.4 The inherent link between food insecurity, poverty, and well-being of young children is a cause of world-wide conce...

Security methods are changing in the Private sector.1 The big success story is the Shoprite Group which is taking a tough on crime approach.1 They have managed to have year-on-year decreases in robberies and burglaries committed against their 3,000 stores, 1,000 trucks, and 1,500 truck trailers.2 In the last three years, the retail group has increased its focus on prosecuting criminals who target its operations – having overseen successful prosecutions leading to prison sentences totalling 1,384 years and three months.3 This includes 24 life sentences and nearly 396 years of custody.4 “Our top priority remains creating a safer environment for our customers and our employees.5 Securing arrests and sentences are therefore critical to deter and ultimately reduce crime.”6 This...

It will soon be official. South Africa’s Parliament has voted with a majority in favour of a motion calling for the closure of Israel’s embassy in Pretoria and the suspension of diplomatic ties.1 This comes as tensions sour between South Africa and the Zionist entity over the assault on Gaza by the Israelis.2 The motion which was tabled by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) had received the support of the ruling African National Congress (ANC).3 The motion received 248 votes in favour and 91 against.4 However in order for it to fully enforced it needs the approval of President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government.5 The main opposition to the motion came from the centrist Pro-Israeli Democratic Alliance.6 The President has stated that South Africa believes Israel is committi...