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One child disappears every six hours STAFF REPORTER

After St Petersburg, what's next? PAGE 4

The Darul- licious boys and girls is Number one PAGE 5

You can guarantee your right to a dignified life PAGE 7

Shocking figures released by the SAPS' Missing Persons Bureau revealed that one child disappears every six hours in South Africa. Each year more than 1 500 children disappear in South Africa without a trace. More than 200 of these children come from Pretoria. Even though, a large number of them will be found, there are more than 900 who remains listed as missing on the SAPS' Missing Persons Bureau database. Most of those who vanish come from Pretoria and Johannesburg with Gauteng having the dubious honour of the highest rate of child disappearances in the country. Missing Persons Bureau commander Superintendent Fanie van Deventer said he was extremely concerned by the number of children who remained missing. According to Van Deventer, who also heads the South African Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (Sacmec), said that the international statistics show that the golden period for finding a child alive is 72 hours. While the SAPS has a more than 80 percent success rate when it comes to finding children, for seven-year-old Sheldean Human, abducted from her home last month and found murdered in a storm water drain outlet last week, it was too late. The ordeal of Sheldean's family has highlighted the plight facing South Africa's children. Commissioner Arno Lamoer said at a recent media information session that Sheldean's situation was disproportionate compared to similar cases. "There are incidents every day in which children disappear and then we don't pay as much

INNOCENCE: The beauty and innocence of children, their free spirit attention." The (media) shock over the death of the 11-year-old Cape Flats girl, Annestacia Wiese, who was found in the ceiling of her home, died when her body was discovered. Incidentally, she was wearing a pink shirt and denim jeans just like the murdered Sheldean Human, when she disappeared. Her death has been regarded as yet another indication of the failing child protection services in South Africa. Superintendent Billy Jones said that more statements will be taken from family members and friends of the Wieses. In the meantime Richard Engelbrecht, the man accused of killing 11-year-old Annestacia Wiese made a brief court appearance in Mitchells

Plain on Tuesday, the case was postponed, pending further investigation. Earlier this month police rescued two girls from a large underground burrow in the Hemel and Aarde Valley near Hermanus. The 15-year-old girl, who is believed to have been kidnapped 18 months prior was found along with a 4-year-old girl, apparently the suspect's own child. The suspect, 31-year-old Johannes Mower, was arrested after police received a tip-off, by a special task team consisting of the police crime intelligence unit investigation officers and trackers. Mower is believed to have been responsible for terrorizing the region between Caledon and Hermanus for about 3 years. Police want to

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charge him on 21 counts of among others rape, kidnapping, hijacking, burglary and escape. It is not known where and when he would appear in court. Police are not responsible for everything Lamoer said that the open society in which South Africans lived, offered many opportunities but also dangers. He said Sheldean was not taken by strangers, but by someone whom she knew and trusted. This showed, he said that people who looked only at the State for their safety, should start looking at themselves. "Society has changed and more parents are not at home, with family values being less strong than in the past. People don't realise that it is their own responsibility to secure themselves. They would rather point a finger at police if something happens to them". He said it was the police's greatest challenge to fight the crime that took place between people who knew each other. "How do we intrude on a family unit? What do you say when a man tells you he has the right to give his child a hiding?"

PICTURES: Sanaa Petersen

Narrated by Abu Huraira(RA)The Prophet(SAW) said, “Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, (the) meeting with HIm, His Messengers, and to believe in Resurrection

Narrated by Abu Huraira (RA) - The Prophet (SAW) said, “Islam is to worship Allah alone and none else, perform Salaah, pay Zakaah, fast during the month of Ramadhan, perform Hajj”

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CRIME IN BRIEF

Five-year-old shot in gang cross fire Manenberg - A five-year-old boy, Cameron Adonis, was wounded by a stray bullet in an alleged gang-related shooting in Manenberg yesterday. He was playing on his bed when he was hit in the head by a bullet that passed through his bedroom window. Police spokesperson Superintendent Billy Jones said the boy was taken to hospital, where he was said to be in a critical condition. Police were investigating a case of attempted murder. 2000 criminals escaped police custody South Africa - Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula has confirmed that close to 2 000 people escaped from police custody in the past 12 months. Nqakula was responding in the national assembly to a question by African Christian Democratic Party leader Kenneth Meshoe. He admitted that 1 980 criminals escaped during that period and 38 members of the South African police force were prosecuted for aiding the escapees. The Safety and Security Minister then tried to down play the information by adding that police will next week unveil a technological centre

that will assist police in tracking people and vehicles. Eleven year old Annestacia Wiese Body found in ceiling of home Mitchells Plain - Police have questioned relatives and a family friend of a murdered girl, Annestacia Wiese, after her body was found in the ceiling of her mother's home in Woodridge Mitchells Plain. The male suspect is believed to be the mother's boyfriend. The gruesome find came after residents, responding to a request from police for the assistance of the public, carried out an extensive two-day search for the 11-year-old. According to information received by the police, she was seen with an adult male who took her by the hand and walked in the direction of Woodlands High School, near her house. Hundreds of residents, most of whom had assisted in the search, gathered around the home yesterday while police officers worked on the scene. But while the search was under way, her lifeless body had been hidden in the ceiling of her own home. Annestacia Wiese was found dead on Sunday morning in the ceiling of her Woodridge home by her biological father, who lives elsewhere. Annestacia was last seen by her mother when she

went to a shop in Mitchell Avenue, situated a block away from her house. She apparently never arrived at the shop. W omen raped in Blue Route Mall's toilet Mitchells Plain - Managers of the Blue Route Mall in Tokai in Cape Town have confirmed a woman was raped in one of the centre's toilets this week. Blue Route Mall manager Mervyn Caplin says they know very little about the incident at this stage and that he believes it was an isolated incident. The woman was attacked in one of the mall's toilets close to the food court. Police are investigating the incident, but have not yet arrested anyone. Search for abducted 3 month baby continues Western Cape - Police are searching for a three-month-old baby who went missing on Friday after a woman believed to be a social worker took the baby from her mother and never returned. Constable Siphokazi Mawisa says the baby, and her 25-year-old mother was alone at their house in Makhaza Township in Cape Town when a woman visited them. The woman took the baby to a nearby shop to buy a cool drink, but she never returned. Anyone with information could contact the Family Violence, Child Protection and

Sexual Offences unit on 021918-3162. Girls tore off victim’s closed, held her down, while 4 teenage boys raped her Oudtshoorn - Six teenagers suspected of robbing and raping a young woman in Oudtshoorn appeared in court yesterday. Two 18-year-old girls pinned down the 19-yearold woman, tore off her clothes and she then was raped in turn by four youths - and also robbed. The attack took place near her home in Bridgton, Oudtshoorn, after she had visited her sister in Smartie Town. The four boys, aged 13, 14, 15 and 18, apparently took turns in raping her. Police are concerned about the increasing rate of violent crimes committed by adolescents. A nearby resident who heard the woman's cries for help, confronted the teenagers and chased them off. The resident was able to describe and identify two of the suspects later and they were quickly traced and arrested. The court released the minor boys into the custody of their parents. The two 18-year-old girls remain in custody. The case has been postponed until March 12. Five rapes have been reported on the South Coast over the past four days.

Love sees no colour STAFF REPORTER

Millionaire businessman, Fred Nassiri, sacrifices his millions to spread the message of love and peace across the globe. He arrived in Cape Town in February to record his signature song, 'Love sees no colour' in Xhosa as part of his music video. He is recording the biggest music video and first started recording his signature song in Eygpt then he traveled to Israel, Palestine, Berlin, Paris, Russia and India. Nassiri said that crime stems from a lack of love and poverty. "Take 10% of the military budget of a trillion dollars, you will have one billion dollars to use to eradicate poverty". "We spend so much money on the destruction of our species". PICTURES: Sanaa Petersen

LOVE: Philanthropist Fred Nassiri discussing his music video of “Love sees no colour” with the Cape Film Commissioner, Lauren Mitchell.

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Highlights from the Budget 2007 speech YASMINA FRANKE

"Human life has equal worth" , "A human being is a human being; there is no lesser human being",- hardly the words one expects to hear from a man tasked with the financial matters of a nation. Finance Minister Trevor Manuel delivered his 2007 Budget Speech in Parliament on 21 February 2007 and dished up a surprise or two. It is not often that a financial minister announces a budget surplus, but Minister Manuel took great pleasure in doing so. He went further to announce better tax cuts than was expected and even surprised a few with his much improved Xhosa. Speculations were that the minister would deliver a fairly conservative budget, but as it turned out it was more generous than expected. Yet, the Minister exercised reasonable constraints and resisted the temptation to spend but opted to save - changing the govern-

ment's fiscal approach from that of a spender to a saver. What better way to set the example to a nation whose savings level is critically low. He said: "In a country like ours with a low level of savings, the planned fiscal surplus is government's contribution to the national savings effort and we would like our citizens to follow this example". Much of the tax relief for individuals is meant to promote household savings and the minister went to great lengths to find that balance between relief and fuelling consumer spending.

Income Tax for Individuals Personal Income tax cuts is realized through the new tax threshold of R43 000 for individuals under the age of 65 and R69 000 for individuals over the age of 65. The primary and secondary rebates have also increased to R 7 740 and R4 680 respectively. Particularly welcoming was the

abolishing of retirement fund tax. Then interest and rental income of retirement funds will no longer be subject to tax. The reduction in the withholding tax on lump-sum pension and provident fund payment for persons earning below R43 000 and the increase in interest and dividend income tax-free threshold should go a long way to encouraging personal saving. Tax on Medical Contributions The tax-free medical contributions have been increased to R530 and to R320 for each additional beneficiary in a further attempt to get South Africans to start saving more.

Capital Gains Tax The annual exclusion threshold for capital gains will be increased from R12 500 to R15 000. In addition the threshold below which no capital gains tax is imposed at death increased from R60 000 to R100 000. Furthermore shares held for 3

South Africa – Russia relations strengthened South African Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka hosted Russian counterpart Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov on an official visit to South Africa on Saturday - Monday, 1719 March 2007 to expand South Africa's strategic partnership with the Russian Federation as a member of the Group of 8 (G-8) and United Nations Security Council. South Africa - Russia relations were significantly consolidated by the State visit in to South Africa by President Putin in September 2006 during which the two presidents Thabo Mbeki and Putin signed the Treaty of Friendship and Partnership between the Republic of South Africa and the Russian Federation. Economic Bilateral Relations The establishment of the Joint South Africa/ Russia Business Council is now the means to achieve greater trade and economic co-operation between the business sectors of both countries.

The bulk of SA exports are made up of vehicle engines (18.8% of exports); machines & mechanical appliances (14%); Fresh grapes (13.8%); flat-rolled products or iron (10%); pears (6.8%) peaches (3.4%) - amounting to almost 70% of SA exports to Russia. The major import from Russia, accounting for over 65% of SA imports is made up of the nickel group of minerals.

South African Investments in Russia The SA multinationals Anglo American, Standard Bank, De Beers, JCI, Barlowworld, Capespan and Bateman have substantial interests in Russia. In addition, SAB/Miller has established a brewery in the Kaluga Region, which represented a US$100 million investment, and their product, Golden Barrel Beer, is highly successful in the local market. Standard Bank also has a growing presence in Russia as well as SAPPI, Protea Hotels and Sun International. Recently also the MIHGroup which includes DSTV, and M-Net also has investments in the Russian Federation. – STAFF REPORTER

South Africa – Saudi Arabia agree on avoidance of double taxes South African President Thabo Mbeki concluded his two-day working visit to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 14 March 2007 President Mbeki, accompanied by Mrs. Zanele Mbeki, led a South African delegation Ministers Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Mosiuoa Lekota, Mandisi Mpahlwa and Buyelwa Sonjica, senior government officials and a business delegation. The visit took place in the context of South Africa's commitment to strengthening and consolidating relations with the countries of the Gulf with a view to increasing the flow of investment and economic interaction to ensure a faster and shared economic growth in South Africa. An agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the prevention of tax evasion agreement was signed between

PICTURES: Sanaa Petersen

STRATEGIST: The president of South Africa, Mr Thabo Mbeki, met with the heads of mission of over thirty countries at the Lord Charles Hotel at the opening of Parliament South African and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and His Excellency. Mr Ibrahim Walaz.

years or longer and then disposed of will be subject to capital gains.

Fuel Levy From 4 April 2007 the fuel levy will be increased to 10c a litre. Sin Tax The cost of cigarettes is increase by 10.7% which means a pack of 20's will cost 20c more. A 340ml bottle of beer will cost 5c more and spirits will increase by R1,88 per 750mm. At a macro level, the government will be focusing its spending over the next few years on education, upgrading infrastructure and fighting crime. Education received a boost of R6 billion with an additional R2.2 billion allocated to subsidies for higher education. R45 billion is earmarked for the upgrading of infrastructure and R2,4 billion is being added for the fight against crime. All in all, the minister deliv-

ered a very balanced budget. The essence of this year's budget confirms the very strong fiscal strength of our economy compared to other emerging markets. Yet, much is up to the individual. So, lets get being the minister and put those tax savings to good use.

Highlights from Budget 2007 - Personal tax * Personal income tax relief amounting to R8.4 bn. * Level below which no income tax is levied for people under 65 is raised to R43 000. * Retirement fund tax abolished from March 1 2007. * Iinterest income exemption is raised from R16 500 to R18 000 for those under 65 and from R24 500 to R26 000 for those 65 and over. * Monthly monetary caps for tax-free medical aid contributions are increased from R500 to R530 for each of the first two members. The cap increases from R300 to R320 for each additional beneficiary.

The seal of Prophethood to humanity RABI` UL AWWAL PROGRAMME 1428 21 MARCH 2007 -17 APRIL 2007

Centre then proceed to Tokai Forest. 1 April: Inter Youth Dialogue Forum 2pm @ The Islamic Centre, 60 Albert road, Lansdowne 8 April: Kirstenbosch Walk: 2pm @ The Islamic Centre, 60 Albert road, Lansdowne 14 April: Distribute pamphlets on the life of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) amongst the South Africans on Sea Point Promenade Time: 2pm meet @ Islamic Centre

Empowerment Programme for the Spiritual Youth Monday Evenings: Iftar programs And an interactive discussion on the Prophet (PBUH) as a Youth in Makka Time: 7pm Venue: The Islamic Centre, 60 Albert Road Lansdowne Wednesday Evenings: lecture series PICTURES: M Yusuf Karriem 21 March: Prescribed Deeds to be admitted into Paradise, 28 March: Absolution of Sins 4 April: Protection from Hell 11 April: Pledge of Allegiance to the Prophet (PBUH) Time: 7pm Venue: The Islamic Centre, 60 Albert Road Lansdowne ENLIGHTMENT: The Muslim Judicial Thursday Evenings: Council-Youth Desk engaged youth on Workshop Empowerment the Hijirah- the Prophet (SAW) left Makka and arrived in Madina on the Sessions 12 Rabi Al Awwal 22 March: Salawaat, 29 March: Adhkaar of the 22 April: Horse riding @ Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Schaapkraal Farm R25 upon Him) Time: 2pm meet @ Islamic 5 April: Tilawat of Surah Centre then proceed to Farm Dukhan plus Virtues and Individual Activities Themes of the Sura Each Night 12 April: Tilawat of Sura al Sura Tabarak (Protection from Kahf plus Virtues and Themes the Punishment of the Grave) of the Sura Sura Waqia` (Security and Time: 7pm Poverty Alleviation) Venue: The Islamic Centre, 60 Group Activities during the Albert Road Lansdowne Month Every Friday After `Asr Projects for Madressas, Muslim before Magrib: youth groups, Muslim Schools Visit the graves of relatives, and MSA`s : parents etc. Forgotten devotional prayers Saturday Night: and actions of the Messenger Of Seminar Allah (PBUH) 14 April: The Legacy of the Compiling and Memorising 40 Prophet simple Hadith on living Islam in Time: 6:30pm @ Masjid Al 21th Century Quds Auditorium Autumn Youth Camp Sunday Afternoon: Friday 6 April- Sunday 8 April 25 March: Bring `n Braai @ Please Contact Moulana Shuaib Tokai Forest Appleby on 082 6919181to book Time: 12:30pm meet @ Islamic your place for the events

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Africa and the G8 – After St Petersburg, what’s next? In the present disturbing international configuration, dominated in July and August by weeks of bitter conflict in the Middle East, other subjects, however important, somehow seemed out of focus, even marginalised. Nothing illustrated this more effectively than the coincidence of the G8 Summit in St Petersburg on July 15-16, with the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hizbollah on the Lebanese battlefield. Although there is now a fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, it is almost as if St Petersburg had never been. The African theme (and its attendant agenda of 'making poverty history') which had seemed so all-preoccupying at Gleneagles in 2005, was never going to make much headway with the Russian hosts. But even issues slated for prominence by them, such as energy security and climate change, not to mention the hope of others that summit should also examine the issue of democracy in Russia, received neither the time nor the publicity. This was because of the attempts to cover the deep divisions among the leaders over the Middle East, and produce some sort of declaration, which in the end distinguished itself by its lameness. Papers submitted to the summit were reportedly passed speedily, often with scant discussion. We are told that, evenso, the 'outreach group' (including Brazil and India) met with the leaders, and the Chinese had a separate session to discuss North Korea, while Africa, represented by the AU Commission President, Alpha Oumar Konaré and the AU chairman Denis Sassou Nguesso, heard a Gleneagles update prepared by the British and the Russians, which The Guardian said "judged itself generously". The serried ranks of NGOs and charities took a poor view of the results, in spite of unsurprising new commitments on communicable diseases, especially malaria and HIV/AIDS, probably the easiest subject on which to achieve consensus. It was pertinent, not to say brutal,

PICTURE: Sanaa Petersen embark on such a far-reachas far as Africa was concerned, than the fact that ing move, preferring to stay the South African with the present system of President, Thabo Mbeki 'guests', but as with reform was apparently invited of the UN Security Council there as a member of the or the Bretton Woods insti'outreach group', and that tutions, such a recognition Nigeria, in spite of its of the changing balance of weight and influence in economic power in the Africa, was not even world cannot be long invited. This was made delayed. more piquant by the fact Ironically, it may be the that Nigeria's former departure of Kofi Annan as Finance Minister Ngozi UN Secretary-General at Okonjo Iweala was the end of the year (possiamong those invited by bly with an Asian succesMoscow to a preliminary sor) that will aid such a meeting of ministers of power shift, which even a the subject of debt couple of years ago was not (reportedly one of the fully visible. It is not only main reasons for the minthe emergence of China ister's subsequent that is presenting a real removal). challenge to the unipolar As a kind of compensaworld (if one discounts the tion for the apparent 'dispersed' pole of Europe), indifference shown in St but the continued rise of Petersburg, we are told PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN: Theresa Asian economies - not just that the Germans intend Jackson,10, lives with her grandparents in India but South Korea, to attach due importance Kalksteenfontein, spent the day with her home- Malaysia and others, jointo an African position on less mother, she sits on their belongings ing Japan as worthy of a the agenda, even if world seat at the top table, events, especially in the According to the magazine One is also bound to note that Middle East (if this year is any- there will be some substantial Newsweek in its recent cover thing to go by), may yet come changes in the dramatis person- story 'Can America Compete' it to predominate again. The ae of next year's summit. is the very success of the free Germans have said, for exam- Although prognostications are market model as adopted by ple, that Africa itself will at always dangerous, Jacques others that is having the effect least be allowed to prepare the Chirac should be out of power of circumscribing the US' ecoposition paper, and that due by June-July 2007, and Tony nomic power. consultation will take place as Blair may well be, even if he Current statistics coming out of before and during Gleneagles. might hanker to see his African Africa, as well as some of the The Germans are also likely to agenda further mature at the forecasts for the next few put substantial emphasis on the German G8 before going. In years, give some cause for often under-rated European Africa, Obasanjo is due to go at encouragement, even if the Union role in African develop- the end of May, and Abdoulaye challenges of drought, disease ment. Wade, President of Senegal, and conflict remain, and there There seems little chance that already officially 80 but intent is still doubt that most counthe Doha Round of trade talks on standing again, has to face tries will meet the Millennium under the aegis of the World an extremely difficult election Development Goals (MDGs) Trade Organisation (WTO) will next year to achieve that ambi- set for 2015. Although growth have had new life breathed into tion. in itself is not necessarily the the talks. They were suspended But will there be changes in the path to human development, indefinitely a few days after the G8 itself, already somewhat the OECD, in its report summit, which meant that the fluid in its nature? Is the G8 "Economic Perspectives 2005leaders' call for new life to be ready to reform itself further by 6" puts continental growth as brought to them looked not absorbing new full members? A running at over five percent for only platitudinous but down- report in The Guardian in the past five years and the figright cynical. Current thinking, London of July 13, on the eve ures for 2006 are expected to which could always be subject of St Petersburg said that Tony be better. The figures for indito new unforeseen factors, Blair would call at the summit vidual countries are inevitably seems to concentrate merely on for "five leading fast develop- contrasting and uneven, with developing regional trade ing countries to be allowed to some new oil producers such as pacts, which look suspiciously join the G8 group in order to Chad and Mauritania, or like a cop-out, although there secure multilateral deals on cli- recently expanding ones such are plenty who will argue that mate change, trade and Iran." as Equatorial Guinea, achievthe suspension will; have There was little sign that his ing particularly remarkable unforeseen benefits. colleagues were willing to growth rates.

Oil aside, the causes of this improvement are complex, and some have attributed it to the effect of sustained economic reforms or "post-conflict stability" (as in Mozambique, Uganda and Rwanda). What is more certain is that it is not because of the G8's sweeping but somewhat ambivalent proposals for increased aid by 2010 were already taking effect. The most powerful factor, indeed has to be the increased world demand for raw materials (it has been described as "the world's greatest resource boom in decades") - not just oil and gas, but gold, copper, iron ore and a range of other minerals. Some 40 percent of the world's known mineral reserves are said to be in Africa. The demand has come especially from China but also other Asian economies. The US, however, has also stepped up its interest in obtaining access to African oil, which is tied in with their energy security worries related to the Middle East, which has further ratcheted up the quest for supplies. Critics may worry that this is returning Africa to its traditional neocolonial role as a supplier of raw materials, but if it is well managed with clearer vision of economic priorities than in the past, it need not be. Oil wealth in particular has fuelled corrupt leaders and wasted Africa's assets, but the present opportunity to take advantage of the world's changing political configuration, and reduce traditional dependences, is heaven sent. It would be tragically criminal to waste it.

Kaye Whiteman is the Director Of Information and Public Affairs Division, Commonwealth Secretariat. Prior to this he was General Manager, 'West Africa Magazine'. Between 1973 - 82, he was a senior official in the Information Directorate of the Commission of the European Communities in Brussels, specialising in Europe's relations with developing countries. In 1994 he took two months leave of absence to act as an observer and media adviser for the EU election unit in the South African elections.

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Youth on The MOVE

The Darul - licious boys and girls are Number one

PICTURES: Sanaa Petersen

SPEED: Two Darul Islam Islamic High School athletes taking top positions in the 200m sprint

STAFF REPORTER

Darul Islam Islamic High School in Athlone won first place in the Association of Islamic Schools (AMS) interhigh school athletics, which were held on the 8 March. The girls athletics were held at Vygieskraal stadium and boys at the Velodrome in Bellville. The highlight of the girls athletics was the march pass, the talented girls strutted their stuff, with choreographed dance routines, almost like a scene out of the High School Musical Disney movie. On a lighter side and with all due respect to the athletes, I have never experienced a race, where an athlete sprints in the 200m race, wearing a peak cap, which falls off, she runs back to retrieve it and finishes in fourth position!

MARCH PASS: Darul Arqam Islamic High School proudly displays their school’s banner ATTITUDE: Darul Islam Islamic High school teamwork was Darullicious

GETTING DOWN: Madrassatul Rajaah girls showing the audience how to get with the beat

Final Results - Girls Darul Islam Darul Arqam Islamia College Al-Azhar High Iqra Academy Madrassatul Rajaa

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377.5 242.0 200.0 158.0 130.0 43.0

CHOREOGRAPHED TO PERFECTION: Islamia High school’s choregraphed moves wowed the audience

Final Results - Boys Darul Islam Darul Arqam Islamia College Al-Azhar High Iqra Academy Madrassatul Rajaa

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290.0 277.5 178.0 169.0 150.0 82.5

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Looking for exciting stuff to do during the Easter break? Look no further as the Community News and The Islamic Centre will host a plethora of fun-filled activities to make your holiday memorable.

When: Mondays to Thursdays, starting 2 April - 12 April 2007 Times: 10 -12pm - mornings, 2 - 4pm afternoons Venue: The Islamic Centre 60 Albert Road, Lansdowne. Ages: 4yrs - 16yrs and young at heart (parents, grandparents) RSVP: Shabier Jacobs of the Community

News on 072 9619843 or 021 6972294. Regrettably only fifteen (15) participants are allowed for each activity, please book your space and activity.

POWERPUFF GIRLS: Iqra Academy girls shows off their snazzy and mean moves

Youth workshop on bias reporting in the media MARIAM SALIE

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Media Desk held a Media Awareness conference for youth in February to dispel myths and misunderstandings about Islam, as well as counter biased reports and propaganda. The Media awareness conference highlighted important global issues affecting Muslims and created an understanding of the media's role. Participants included learners between grades 10 and 12, from six Islamic High Schools namely, Islamia College, Darul Arqam High, Darul Islam High, Iqraa Academy, Al- Azhar and Madrassatur Rajaa from Strand. In his welcome address, Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks, president of the MJC, spoke about the rise of Islamophobic material that has started to surface and how important it is to identify, and critically analyse these trends. The first facilitator Awatief Daniels has a degree in journalism and is currently completing her Masters illustrated the functions of media and the influence it has on society. She highlighted the fact that media can be good and bad. "It can be used for good purposes, like dissemination of news, or beneficial information, but it can also be used to slyly drive people's thinking into a certain direction," said Daniels. The second facilitator was Farid Sayed, editor of Muslim Views, whose topic was 'Truth and Sensationalism'. Sayed explored the different levels of truth in the media, how it can be manipulated, how it can be abused, and how careful we should be when reading an article or watching a news report. "We have to

PICTURE: Sanaa Petersen

CRITICAL THINKERS: Learners of six Islamic high schools were introduced to the negative impacts of the commercial media read between the lines at all times," said Sayed. He then went into the intricacies of sensationalism. He explained that journalists generally write in a way to invoke emotions in the reader. The afternoon session was a practical one, conducted by Mariam Salie and Nabeweya Malick, who runs the Media Desk, it focused on identifying the negativities found in the media with regards to Muslims and Islam. They explained the negative concepts such as bias, propaganda, distortion etc. and its effect on our daily lives. More importantly

they focused on ways to effectively counter bias reporting, identifying negative terminology and introduced the regulatory bodies. The session concluded with a letter writing exercise where learners were ask to respond to a bias letter sourced from The Cape Times. This conference is the first of a series of conferences that will be aimed at creating awareness in the community as well as to facilitate training and skills development for those interested in the field.

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Youth on The MOVE

UCT Science Day in Athlone

ng facts Interesti What are sea shells? Did you know that the shells you see washed up along the beach actually used to be a part of a live animal? Shells come from a very large group of organisms called the Molluscs. Molluscs are a group of soft-bodied organisms that either have a shell on the outside (snails, whelks, limpets, oysters, mussels etc) or a shell on the inside (such as squid, cuttlefish and octopus). Most molluscs live in the sea, but there also some that live on land or in fresh water. The shell is actually made by the animal and as the animal grows, so does the shell. The shell is a great form of protection for the animal and if threatened, the animal can retreat into its shell. But what about the molluscs that don't have shells, such as sea slugs? Instead of a shell to protect them, they may be very brightly coloured to warn predators that they are poisonous and shouldn't be eaten. Other molluscs without shells - such as the squid and octopus, are a lot bigger and have other defence mechanisms as well as the ability to move very quickly. Some of the shells that you may come across on the beach include: mussel shells, limpet shells, snail shells, abalone shells and cuttle bones. The mussel is an animal that that lives within two shell halves and attaches itself to the rock with threads produced from within its shell. These animals are usually found in large numbers covering rocks at the waters edge as well as rocks under water. They are eaten by different animals including rock lobsters (crayfish), birds, fish and also people. In order for people to collect live mussels, they have to obtain a permit which allows them to legally collect a certain number of mussels per day. Another shell you might be familiar with is a large oval shell with a row of holes running down the one side. People often pick them up off the beach and use them for ashtrays. They also get used in decoration and to make necklaces. These shells actually belong to a large snail called the abalone or perlemoen. Their shells were once very common along the beach and rock pools but today, they are very hard to find. The flesh of the abalone is what has the greatest value, but their shells are also collected. These animals take 8-10 years before they are able to reproduce and for a snail that is a very long time! This is one of the reasons as to why these animals are endangered. Along our coastline, these animals are in great danger of becoming extinct due to all the poaching that has taken place. People are removing and killing abalone that are under sized and they therefore never have a turn to breed and produce more abalone. If this continues, it will soon be too late to save our abalone.

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You might have come across a cuttle bone before that has washed up on the beach? This cuttle shell/bone looks like a broad white surfboard with a small spine. Some people collect them and give them to their pet birds to sharpen their beaks on. It is in fact the internal shell of another mollusc called the cuttlefish. The cuttlebone is very buoyant and it helps the cuttlefish to float. There are other animals that have shells but aren't actually molluscs. For example, you might have noticed certain crabs living in snail shells. These are hermit crabs. They have a very soft body and therefore need a shell to house and protect them. The shell wasn't actually made by them; instead hermit crabs find empty shells from snails that have died. The hermit crab them moves into the empty shell. As the hermit crab grows and the shell gets too small, it has to move out and find a bigger shell.

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The University of Cape Town, Faculty of Science, hosted a Science day at the Darul Islam Islamic High School in March for high school learners in the Athlone and surrounding area. The learners were introduced to the dynamics of science and technology used in their daily lives, symmetry in nature, geographical information systems, cloning and genetically modified foods, acids and bases. The learners were also exposed to a host of theme related exhibitors, namely IThemba Labs, Iziko Museum of CapeTown, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, MTN Sciencentre, SA Weather Bureau, Western Cape Blood Tranfusion, 'Adopt a River', SA Women in Science & Engineering, Department of Environmental Affairs and Developmental Planning and StoneDragon Educational.

EXPERIMENTING: Learners were exposed to the world of Acids and bases.

SCIENCE IN MOTION: Kemiso Lecheko, Tumo Makwa and Molefe Sechaba of Fezeka High learning more about the dynamics of mechanical engineering

Al-Azhar High adopts a healthy lifestyle STAFF REPORTER

Another type of 'shell' that you may come across on the beach or in rock pools is a round green one that looks a bit like a pumpkin. It is in fact the 'skeleton' of a sea urchin (a close relative of the starfish). When the sea urchin dies, this is all that remains. When alive, this 'shell' is usually covered by hundreds of spines and tube feet and is almost unrecognisable. For years people have been collecting shells for their beauty and value. Often the animal is actually killed not only for its meat but just for its shell. It is up to us to protect our oceans and make sure that we leave behind something for future generations to enjoy. The rate at which people are harvesting the ocean is frightening and if we don't slow down, soon there won't be much left. Don't collect live shells unless you have a permit to do so and report people that are collecting animals without a permit. Remember, the only shells you should be taking from the beach are the empty ones that have washed up. And the only thing you should be leaving behind is your footprint. - Laura Blamey, UCT, Department of Zoology

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The Al-Azhar high school in Athlone has introduced nutritious snacks like fruit salad, toppings served on nutty wheat rolls and vegetarian burgers into the Tuck-shop. Initially, the learners were hesitant in trying the new menu but were impressed by the business economics teacher, Nadeema Behardien Salie's creativity. "The food is not boring, each day there is a different foodstuff on the menu, like on Mondays, we can buy chicken and mayo nutty wheat rolls and Tuesdays - burgers and salad and my favourite is pasta which is sold on Thursdays, said grade 10 learner, Abdurosheed Emandien. The principal Mr Suroor Christians is equally delighted with the healthy menu as the learners are less fidgety in class. He said, "with this new menu, you can see a positive change in the learners behaviour." In addition to the healthy and nutritious menu, Ms Salie, introduced afternoon yoga classes for female learners to enforce the theme, "A healthy body for a healthy mind." The yoga classes are held on Wednesday and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:30pm at Al-Azhar High School in Athlone, the cost is R100 for two months. For more information please call Nadeema on 021 6965475

HEALTHY BREAKFAST: Kauthar Tape and learners of the Al-Alzhar high queueing to purchase the nutritious snacks on sale at the school’s tuck-shop

NUTRITIOUS: The principal Mr Suroor Christians sets an excellent example for his learners to follow, by enjoying a sumptuous and nutritious fruit salad

SAWID to host Tunisian Women STAFF REPORTER

The South African Women in Dialogue (SAWID) an independent South African Women’s Platform committed to improving the status of women was born out of a successful Peace Dialogue between South African women and the women of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),hosted by Mrs Mbeki’s office. In August the women of South Africa and Tunisia, under the auspices of SAWID and UNFT cele-

brated the 50 years of the Tunisian Personal Status Code, and the Anti-Pass March in Pretoria. Mindful of the global and local challenges the dialogue highlighted the key areas affecting women 1. Legislation, Institutional Mechanisms and legal framework. 2. Advancing gender equality and addressing poverty through the use of Information and Communication Technology(ICT) 3. Promoting gender equality and women’s advancement in public life and business community.

SAWID invited the women of Tunisia to explore the theme Women, Peace and Prosperity. The emphasis of the South African leg is prosperity. SAWID-Western Cape welcomes the Tunisian women in April and tabled the contentious debate Culture, Religion and Gender: Weaving Convergence. And, as part of the conference the Tunisian women will visit a shelter for women, explore telemedicine and the rich culture of Cape Town.

SAWID - PROVINCIAL: The newely elected executive committee of SAWID in the Western Cape, l-rAnna Berkowitz(Union of Jewish Women,Rashida Shabodien(patron of SAWID), Paulina Mali(CDW-WCost),Caroline Davids(WCNVAW),Me Mildred Ramakaba-Lesiea(ANCWL), Rashida Abdullah(ANCWL),Sanaa Petersen (IMA), sittingfront-Elizabeth Petersen(St Annes Homes)

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WOMEN

You can guarantee your right for a dignified life SANAA PETERSEN

The Muslim Youth Movement and Positive Muslims hosted a gender workshop in February at the Saartjie Baartman Centre in Athlone to address sensitive gender issues that are prevalent in the family and community structures. The workshop provided an insight into the difference between the Shari'a and the South African Law and equipped the participants with critical and practical recommendations. The expert panel of facilitators was Advocate Nurjahan Khan, Waheeda Amien of the UCT Law Faculty and Ashraf Mohamed of the Human Rights Commission. Nurjahan Khan's presentation unpacked the daily realities that women face when accessing support and counsel from the understaffed, poorly educated and predominately male dominated legal and social structures within our society. Yet, she cautions that many of these frustrations are perpetuated because women are not aware of their rights and lack the basic knowledge to effectively and successfully access the resources available. "Most abuse happens in the home. As women we need to learn not to

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thoughts to use to your advantage, if not, then look at what is the custom or acceptable practice," responded Amien. Another contentious issue was the human rights discussion, facilitated by Ashraf Mohamed, he illustrated the distinction between an absolute right and a right that is not absolute. Many participants felt that the basic needs for a dignified life was absolute, but grappled with Mohamed's input that "You have a right to expression, to claim your right but that does not guarantee you will get it". All the facilitators are experts in their field, but I am of the opinion that each topic should be discussed EMPOWERING: Ashraf Mohamed, Human Rights Commissioner, illustrates separately as it challenges the difference between absolute and non-absolute human rights. entrenched backward cultural practices that marginalizes build our life around someone sponding duty, for example if the dignified development of else, and not to walk in some- you are awarded custody then women, children and the comone's shadow, "said Khan. it is your duty to fulfill the day munity. Waheeda Amien expertly to day needs of the child. The demonstrated the distinction MPL discussion unnerved We would like to hear from between the Muslim Personal some participants because of you - Do you think that there Law (MPL) and the South the different interpretation of is a need for an Islamic reguAfrican Law highlighting its the Shar'ia and the cultural latory body within a secular collective benefits and the and traditional practices in context? need for regulatory bodies. society. "You need to look at Email us on info@islamicShe emphasized that with each what rights are available on media.co.za, fax 021 697 right there is usually a corre- the different schools of 2304 or sms 074 2274345

Should the West mentor Muslims peers SOURCE-ISLAMONLINE.NET

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and they were only meant for raising kids, sex and A hot debate of women's staying back at home. "I empowerment in the don't understand why reliMuslim world dominated, gion is being included in the closing session of the every matter. If we have to US-Islamic World Forum advance and progress, we held in Doha in February. have to stop the inclusion Participants were divided in of Islam in politics and whether Western women government affairs," she should be a role model for added. their Muslim peers. However, Sadiq Al-Mahdi, "Women empowerment and a former Prime Minister of liberalization do not mean Sudan, said Islam should that we should follow the not be blamed for women's western model. We are first disenfranchisement. "It is Muslims, and we can't give not Islam that prohibits up our identity," said women empowerment, but Mariam Bibi, an educationthis is the current despotic ist who is running various EDUCATION: Young Muslim women graduates of the International Peace political system in all over South Africa (IPSA), receiving their BA degree in Islamic Studies at a schools in Pakistan. "I am a University graduation ceremony held on the 21 February 2007.(l-r) Nadiema Taliep the world whereby even liberal woman, but I can't (admin.secretary), Rafeeqah Jassiem, Tasmeena Myburgh, Zulfaa Ismail, men are marginalized. Only be like French. I can't Shafeeqah Abrahams, Thoraya Rhoda (Academic Secretary) a group of exploiters, forego my indigenous idenwhether men or women, is tity," Bibi said. empowered," he said. more than 230 dignitaries from the US Bibi said Muslims as a whole had lost and more than 34 Islamic countries to dis- Veteran journalist and Al-Hayat's columtrust in western culture, which in fact was cuss a plethora of issues that expanded nist Jihad Khazen, said women advancetotally different than theirs."When this year to cover problems facing ment and their education was the only Muslims watch western movies, which Muslim minorities in the West. achievement in the Arab world during the are full of violence and sex, then they last ten think that they would be naked women all Western Ideology years. "I don't agree with those who think over on the streets in America or Europe, that Arab women are totally neglected and that the west wants to introduce the But Rola Dashti, Chairperson of Kuwait and deprived," he said. But he said one same culture in the Islamic world," said Economic Society, sees western ideology cannot force women to be "liberal" or Bibi. as far as women are concerned is the best engage in politics as they should do it "Being a working woman, I have this firm way to empower women in the Muslim their ways. "Many women who were believe that our women can't digest the world. studying with me at (Egypt's) Cairo western model of liberalization as after "We, the women rights activists, are con- University used to wear mini-skirts, but all we are Muslims, and we have our own sidered anti-Islam, and anti -patriotic now they ask their daughters to wear values." because we are bringing the western ide- hijab or veil and don't work," he said. "We while working for women rights we ology of active women participation in "What can governments do in this regard. must not challenge the local culture, the public life," she said. We can't force them." rather we should make inroads for us with "Though, we have won the war against "This could be surprising to us but we our indigenous cultures, otherwise the extremists in Kuwait and various other should think that why those women who people will never accept any change, no Arab countries as women are now educat- used to wear mini-skirts, don't prefer that matter it is positive," she added. ed and advanced there, however, I fear if for their own daughters." Held this year under the slogan women are not empowered and provided "Confronting What Divide Us", the US- equal share in the policy making process, We would like to hear from you Islamic World Forum is organized by the they will loose the war they have won," SHOULD THE WEST BE THE ROLE Qatari government and the American she added. Rola said Islam was being MODELS FOR THEIR MUSLIM PEERS Brookings Institution. misused by extremists who believed that Email us on [email protected], The three-day forum brought together women had no right in nation building, fax 021 6972304 or sms 074 2274345

y r o t is H Love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad And know that the loftiest of exemplars, the most noble and the greatest and the most binding to all Muslims is the Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and grant him peace: verily he is by unanimous agreement the Greatest Exemplar. And the obligation due to him is the greatest after that of Allah; and the adab with him the most emphasised of the adab and obediences. For whosoever loves him and immensely esteems him, he has indeed loved Allah and whosoever obeys him has indeed obeyed Allah. Says Allah, the Exalted: "Say, if ye do love Allah, follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. For Allah is the OftForgiving, Most Merciful" (al-'Imran: 31). And says the Exalted: "He who obeys the Apostle, obeys Allah" (anNisaa: 80). And says the Exalted: "So take what the Apostle assigns to you, and deny yourselves that which he withholds from you. And fear Allah; for Allah is strict in punishment" (alHashr: 7).

Spirituality leads to Paradise

"Whoever guards the five presciribed Salaah while believing that the Salaah is the Right of Allah, will enter Jannat." (Ahmad). Seventy thousand of my people will enter paradise without being taken to account. They are those who do not use spells or take omens, but put their trust in their Lord. (Bukhari, Muslim).

Non Violence cherished by God

"You have two characters which Allah loves; gentleness and deliberation." (Muslim).

Advocate of Non-Violent Jihad

The most excellent jihad is when one speaks a true word in the presence of a tyrannical ruler.(Tirmidhi).

Prohibition of Blind Fury

No judge must give judgement between two people when he is angry.(Bukhari, Muslim). Honour the Lives of non- combatant civilians.If anyone kills a man who had made a covenant (anyone who belongs to a Non-Muslim community with whom a treaty of peace has been made, or a member of protected communities) will not experience the fragrance of paradise.(Bukhari)

Non Abusive and Non Offensive Behaviour

The Prophet (PBUH) never expressed disapproval of food; if he desired it he ate it and if he disliked it he left it alone.(Bukhari, Muslim). A good way of acting, a good manner of conduct and moderation are twenty-fifth part of prophecy.(Abu Dawud).

Promotion of InterFaith activities

The Allah's messenger (PBUH) passed a mixed company of Muslims, polytheists who worshipped idols and Jews and he gave them a salutation. (Bukhari, Muslim). In the year (631 CE), Prophet Muhammad received a delegation of sixty Christians from Najran in Medinah. They were received in the Prophet's mosque wearing their crosses. The companions of prophet Muhammad tried to prevent them from praying in the mosque, but the prophet allowed them to pray in the mosque, and they did so facing East.

A True Warrior is a Non Anarchist

The strong man is not the good wrestler; the strong man is only the one who controls himself when he is angry.(Bukhari, Muslim).

The Highest Status of a Believer is Peace Maker

Abu Huraira reported that the Prophet (PBUH)as telling that Moses' son Imran said, "My Lord, who is the greatest of Thy servant in Thy estimation?" and received the reply, "The one who forgives when he is in a position of power. (Baihaqi). If anyone walks with an oppressor to strengthen, knowing that he is an oppressor, he has gone forth from Islam. (Baihaqi).

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LETTERS & SMS

Is Vangate Mall a Muslim mall? Dear Editor

The fact that someone has perhaps publicly stated that Vangate Mall is a 'muslim' mall is short-sighted and exclusive. Firstly, the mall itself was establised on the premise and intent as a medium of community development, enhancement and empowerment, clearly with respect to ALL the surrounding areas. To isolate its consumers shows poor business acumen and even poorer socio-econom-

ic judgement. The mall is meant to service the poor and disenfranchised communities within and around the greater Athlone and surrounding areas. However it seems the developers, be they Muslim or not, for quite frankly this is a side issue for me, obviously changed the parameters of the ballpark. It is funny how 10yrs on, we as South Africans fail to understand and comprehend that whatever enterprises we delve into, that we are a part of a

broader society basis that does not differentiate between colour, class and creed, and is this not what we fought for during the height of apartheid resistance ? It seems many of us, although liberated physically are still enslaved psychologically. Being part of a new South Africa means becoming an active, responsible, productive and nation-building participant in our modes of work and worship, and ensuring progressive

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and empowered change for ALL. Muslims must also stop becoming defensive when real concerns are expressed about fundamental issues that affect a general society. It is more important to remedy the shortcomings, than to dwell on cliched arguments and silly sectarian squabbles, that only make us look more exclusive as a community. As for not selling alcohol, if the owners of the supermarkets are Muslim, from

an Islamic point of view they cannot sell liquor or derive any benefit thereof. Quite frankly the bottom line for me is, who exactly will be benefitting, because there are Jewish and Christian developers also in the mix. If the community at large is not benefitting then THAT is my gripe period! BY the way I am Muslim :). Yours in Fairness and NationBuilding Mymoena Arnold

When Muslim women have careers YASMINA FRANKE

Muslim women are constantly under the spotlight. From the pulpit to the columns, Muslim women are criticised for adopting western ideas and being responsible for single-handedly destroying the moral fibre of society. This is a gross generalisation and hugely inaccurate. There are many Muslim women who operate in a "western" environment whilst maintaining their Islamic identity with admirable determination. These women understand that there are no compromises in Islam. Either you're a Muslim (and adhere to the teachings of Islam) or you're not. One cannot choose to act and behave like a Muslim in some instances and when it is inconvenient, forsake all beliefs. These women take strength and encouragement from the knowledge that Islam is determined to protect the reputation of women by instructing her to "lower her gaze and guard her modesty" and not to draw unnecessary attention to herself. Through this behaviour she does not open herself up for hearsay and scandals. Contrary to popular misunderstanding, Islamic dress for women is NOT a device whereby men can oppress women nor is it a means to prevent women from participating in various activities in society. Islam stipulates boundaries for dress so that women are respected and not become objects of sexual exploitation. When a Muslim woman adheres to the Islamic dress code she can be comfortable in the knowledge that she will be treated and respected more so on the basis of her character, her skills and ability and NOT according to physical appearance, which the hijaab adequately protects. Amongst the many women who have heeded the Quranic injunction to seek and impart knowledge, to speak the

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truth and to fight injustice and oppression are the ones who are progressing through the ranks and are now taking senior positions in business, government, politics, academia and social structures. They are continuously in pursuit of knowledge as the Hadeeth beautifully states: "The seeking of knowledge is incumbent on every Muslim, male and female". This very pursuit of knowledge is what helps to build up her academic ability, resulting in the achievement of qualifications that gets her into senior positions. These women have mastered the art of combining their careers, motherhood and wifely duties. The many conflicts they have to resolve at home amongst their children, the encouragement they provide during difficult times, the domestic training they impart, the negotiation skills they employ when shopping, the empathy, support and affection they offer their husbands are the very skills that make them so effective in the workplace. They juggle a multitude of tasks simultaneously, knowing exactly how to prioritise and fulfil the many expectations society have of them. Their multi-faceted roles at home are the perfect training grounds for the challenges that await them in the corpo-

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rate world. These women have come to realise that you can be modern, yet modest. They wear highly fashionable corporate suits to work, which are long, flowy and cover the owrah. They cover their hair with beautiful scarves that complement the whole outfit. They participate in boardroom debates with controlled voices and behave respectably amongst their peers, whilst maintaining their professionalism and femininity. They exercise their right to abstain from social events at work that put them in situations which conflict with the teachings of Islam. They lobby and campaign for the rights of Muslim staff, for access to wudu and solaah facilities. They proudly carry their Islamic identi-

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ty, they are intelligent, committed and NEVER apologise for being Muslim women in a western world. They become agents of change in the struggle to achieve tolerance and understanding of the Islamic way of life. The road that they travel is a not an easy one. It is fraught with challenges, conflicts and criticism by others who do not understand Islam and even of their very own kind who are not able to reconcile the two. The battle with their nafs is a daily hurdle that they conquer. And when the road gets really treacherous and they are in desperate need of advice, they turn to the Book of Wisdom, the Holy Quran and they reflect on the lessons they derive from the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his wives and his companions (may Allah's peace and blessing be upon them all). In turn, the corporate world is starting to acknowledge and respect her. They have come to depend on her to be honest, fair and just in her dealings with colleagues, staff, clients, and suppliers and diligent in executing the responsibilities given to her. These are the qualities she has become known for the very qualities Islam has taught her and by living out these qualities, those around her stand to benefit. These are the women that we must salute and encourage. They are the worthy role models for the younger generation who may have been led to believe that being a Muslim woman and having a career are two mutually exclusive entities and cannot be integrated within the parameters of Islam. So, before we criticise ALL women, let us not forget those courageous and brave women who go out there in the corporate battlefield and return home every day with their heads held high, their reputation in tact and PROUD TO BE MUSLIM WOMEN.

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Why should South Africans pay exorbitant Hadj fees? SAHUC worst Hajj ever! CONTINUED FROM LETTERS PAGE SMS: Why must SA Hujaaj pay more?Somebody must explain why a gujaaj from the UK pays £1400 while S.Africans must pay exorbitant fees. Editor: Ebrahim Ismail, secretary general, of SAHUC said that the reason for the cheaper international flights is because the British Airways flies their own people. And, also travellers need to shop around for cheaper flights and travel in the low season and not expect cheaper air tickets in the high season. SMS: Why do SAHUC send females alone to Makkah? Me, my friend & our husbands went 4 gadj this yr.algamdulillaah.SAHUC was very helpful,but we are very upset what we saw happening in Macca and Madina between SAHUC workers we know that man &

who was working with him wasnt his wife.strange women & men walking around shopping & eating together. the ulama tells us at home a man should not look at a woman. our Nabi [SAW] said a strange man & woman should not be in each others company they r garaam 4 each other. Why do SAHUC employ women with no magram 2 work for them on the mission?then that woman expect another woman's husband 2 be magram for her.it is wrong!how can parents allow their daughter to travel to other countris witout a magram?why don't sahuc just employ men?Y cant hujaaj use Saudi hospitals & why do agents allow women to perform gadj alone? They lie 4 da Saudis then they have the nerve to stand on Arafah 4 gadj & they are a nuisance for others & expect our husbands to help them! That is when the jolling comes in. SAHUC we dont like what you are doing when ur in da Holy cities of Macca &

Madina.it is disgustingshame on u for allowing garaam acts in the Holy Land.i've faxed sahuc a letter as well pls do something about da wrong sahuc is doin.no wonde da Saudis think nothing of SA women.help us as Muslim ladies. Die gooie daar uit.to regain our honour and dignity.shukran a concerned Muslim ummah. Editor: Ebrahim Ismail said that the female staff were the medical staff, which was outsourced to the Islamic Medical Association, only their salaries were paid by SAHUC. He added that when performing a special service you don’t need a mahram and some females prefer to be examined by a female doctor. In response to using the medical facilities in Makkah -Hujaaj can use the Saudi hospitals in an emergency,but the KSA requires that each mission must have their own medical team, to fulfil the role of the primary caregiver.

SAHUC’s secretary-general,Ebrahim Ismail, said that South Africans experienced the worst Hajj ever because of the new developments in the KSA and the high number of repeat Hujaaj.The new developments in KSA were the additional safety regulations imposed on the hotels and the construction on Mina. “Hujaaj, need to brace themselves for the next two years - until the construction on Mina is complete,”said Ismail. South Africans will have to be patient with the quota system as all countries will fall under the OIC - 1000 hujaaj for every 1mil of the total population of Muslims.”If SAHUC wants to increase the quota for South African Muslims it will need to engage with the KSA soonest,” said Ismail.Ebrahim Ismail, has subsequently resigned from the hot seat as secretary-general of SAHUC, but has not resigned as its member.

SAHUC new executive committee The South African Hajj and Umrah Council is pleased to announce that at the Annual General Meeting which took place in Johannesburg on Saturday, 03 March 2007, a newly elected Executive has been elected as office bearers for the next two years by the participating members of the National Executive Committee comprising of: Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks(President) Ebrahim Vawda(1st Deputy President) Mustafa Murudker(2nd Deputy President) Shaheen Essop(Secretary General) M. Abdul Fattaag Carr(Assistant Secretary General) Emaam Hashim Sallie(Treasurer) Akhtar Thokan(Assistant Treasurer)

Insight into the lives of the CIR Jihadists SOURCED BY MOULANA SHUAIB APPLEBY Interview with the President of the Chechan Republic of Ichikeria, Amir Majlisul-Shura Dokka Umarov, 8 March 2007 Q: On what stage is the fight of Chechen people against the Moscow aggressors today? Which, in your sight, the prospects for this fight? Dokka Umarov: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate! First, I would want to send best wishes to the Ukrainian people, which today survives the pressure from of the Kremlin regime. As for the situation in the North Caucasus, in spite of the assertions of Putin, war continues. Information blockade can create temporary illusion about the fact that the war ended, but it can't change the real state of affairs. Again I declare, that the war continues. Planned combat operations in all this time never ended, as each day they are carried out by our subdivisions, especially in the mountain regions. Q: How you can explain the fact that the noticeable part of the participants in the first war, and even leaders did pass to the side of enemy? Dokka Umarov:The Most High warns us in the Quran that He will reveal intentions, purposes and tendencies of those claiming to be Muslim. No one remains untested. Therefore, Jihad appears as a blessing from Allah. Jihad determines, who are insincere and weak. He who pursued purposes distant from Islam, and the independent Chechen state or it was simply supergrass and the agent of enemy was exposed. The first war was only preparation for the second. At the same time I want to refute popular opinion that a large quantity of participants in the first war turned to the

side of enemy. I will name numbers for you. In the assault of Chechen capital on 6 August, 1996, 850 Mujahideen participated. When 3 days passed and it became clear that we did not intend to leave from the city, the forces of the "militiamen" and "volunteers" began to appear. Up to the moment of the known ultimatum of General Pulikovskiy in the city there were already 3 thousand armed people. After the ultimatum, 850 Mujahideen remained. After the conclusion of truce in Khasavyurte, armed forces began to appear as fungi after rain. Since the beginning of the second war these forces, were financed and created by FSB, they scattered or "turned" to the side of Russians. Clear example - are the Kadyrovs, father and son. Russian propaganda states that they fought on the side of the Mujahideen against Russian troops in 1994-96 years. But this is a lie. Neither father nor son shot any Russians. Akhmad Kadyrov (secret service nickname FSB "Adam") was a supergrass and regular agent KGB - FSB even from the Soviet times, he sat through the entire war together with his sons in the village of Hosi- yourt. He was activated by FSB, when Lebed appeared. He appeared once in the village Oyskhar (Novogrozniy) after Raduev marched into Kizlyar, and participated in the press conference. His son, Ramzan Kadyrov, all this time was the chauffeur of his father. That is the entire "battle road" of these supergrasses.

together with Kadyrov engaged in hostage taking. Q: Did the government of CRI recognize inadvisable conducting operations on the mass seizure of hostages among the citizens? Dokka Umarov: In the war with the aggressor we are guided by the position of the Shariah, which says: "fight with them just as they fight with you, but do not transgress". Both in Nord-Ost and in Beslane for Putin created the opportunities to end the genocide of Chechen people, to end war with the retention of its honour. It showed that for the Russian authority the life of people, means nothing. This is sick maniac.

Writ to call to the monotheism and to act into the correspondence with the agreement. Ukraine also is under pressure and aggression from the side of Russia. Moscow did not leave its plans with respect to the return of control over Ukrainian people. Therefore Ukrainians, Chechens and other peoples of the Caucasus are objective allies in the fight against the neocolonial plans of the Kremlin. PICTURE: Sourced

The Mujahideen never killed people in Nord-Ost nor children in Beslane. They (Mujahideen) did not transgress. Putin killed them. This is the fact, which is acknowledged today by all. In our military operations we will be guided by the principle of militarypolitical expediency, and rest on the position of the Shariah. Q: Does the Chechen people hope to have its own state? Dokka Umarov: We have our state. It was restored on 6 September, 1991, as a result of people revolution. Today our state is occupied by enemy, we wage war against the occupiers and are assured that sooner or later the enemy will be banished not only from our earth, but also from entire Caucasus.

Magomed Khanbiyev participated in the operation's of the first war and a little in the second (ex-minister of Defense CRI), which however, found for himself justification for surrendering to enemy. He and several men from his relatives surrendered.

Q: Does Chechen people distinguish between totalitarian, aggressive and sectarian "Russian Christianity" and humane freedom-loving Christianity such, as Ukrainian? (i.e. possible collaboration in the fight against the general imperialistic enemy of Moslems and Christians on the basis of mutuallyrespect?)

Also we have, in the first war, Sulim Yamadayev (large part of the war he's sat through on the oil well in Benoy), was the same supergrass as Kadyrov, he

Dokka Umarov: The Quran determines Christians as people of Holy Writ. Therefore Shariah prescribes in the interrelations with the people of Holy

CRI JIHADIST: Dokka Umarov, president of the Chechan Republic of Ichikeria, Amir Majlisul-Shura Dokka Umarov Commander Abu Hafs Abu Hafs was born in 1973 in Jordan. After studying at university, he arrived in Chechnya in 1995 to wage war against the Russians. He joined the well-known Mujahideen group under the leadership of Emir Ibn Khattab. Due to his outstanding military capabilities and strategic thinking, he held the post of instructor for that group. After Khattab's martyrdom, Abu Hafs became the assistant of the new commander, Emir Abu Walid. When was also martyred, Abu Hafs became the commander of this group. At the moment he is the assistant of the Chief Emir, Dokka Umarov.

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Hamas-Fatah coalition misses West’s goal JERUSALEM: The Hamas-led Palestinian government, boycotted by the West since its election more than a year ago because of Hamas' support of terrorism, announced Thursday a unity coalition with the more moderate Fatah movement in hopes of ending the boycott. But the political document guiding the new government does not fulfill the international community's three demands to recognize Israel, forswear violence and accept previous Israeli-Palestinian agreements and Israel announced that it would therefore not deal with the new government or any of its ministers, Hamas or not. The United States is expected to follow suit but the European Union will face a fierce internal debate about whether to continue its isolation of the Palestinians. Miri Eisin, a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, said Olmert would continue "to maintain dialogue with the elected Palestinian president," Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah, known as Abu Mazen, "who does accept the three principles." Other Israeli officials complained that Abbas had failed to make good on his promise to Olmert last week that a captured Israeli soldier, Corporal Gilad Shalit, would be released before a new government is formed. "If Abu Mazen could deliver Shalit, he would, but he can't," an Israeli official said. "So it raises new questions about his ability to deliver," meaning that Olmert's discussions with him will be limited, the official said, "to the improvement of the quality of Palestinian life." The new government, still led by Prime Minister Ismail Haniya and dominated by Hamas, contains some moderate figures from Fatah and independent parties, including the finance minister, Salam Fayyad, and it was greeted with relief by ordinary Palestinians, who hope that it will be able to pay their salaries and put an end to internal warfare. The diplomatic struggle over whether to funnel aid through Fayyad is just beginning. Germany, which currently holds the presidency of the

European Union, is likely PICTURE: AFP to Abbas and to the key to support Israel, as will Fatah figure in Gaza, Britain. Muhammad Dahlan, noted The French foreign ministhat except for the deputy ter, Philippe Douste-Blazy, prime minister, Azzam alsaid in Paris that the new Ahmed, the head of the Palestinian government Fatah faction in the legis"could open a new page in lature, the Fatah ministers relations with the internawere relatively unknown tional community." But he and untainted by accusaalso called for the immeditions of corruption. ate release of Shalit and for "Fatah needs time to reoran end to "all forms of vioganize and reform and is lence against Israel and its CRITICAL LEADERS: Fatah-Mahmood Abbas playing for the next eleccitizens." and Hamas-Ismail Haneya discuss the new tions," Buttu said. "This The European Union's for- national unity government government is based on eign policy chief, Javier 'samoud,' or steadfastness. Solana, said the European that "a step backward" from the It doesn't seem to have any Union would wait to see the agreement in Mecca. other policy, and Palestinians government list as approved by The document does call for an have no real expectation that the Palestinian legislature, extension of the often-broken they will do anything about expected on Saturday, and the cease-fire by Israel and the serious problems." political document that governs Palestinians and for further dis- Hamas also appointed a number cussions on how to organize the of lesser-known figures, leavit. A State Department spokesman, many - and often competing - ing out of the government wellSean McCormack, said similar- Palestinian security forces. known hard-liners like Siam ly that Washington "will wait One of the main aims of the and Mahmoud Zahar, who had until the government is actually unity government is to end the been foreign minister. While in place and we have an under- violence that has broken out Israel sees the unity governstanding of what their platform between Hamas and Fatah in ment as a victory for Hamas, it will be before we make any recent months. is clear that some key Hamas In Gaza, an Abbas aide, Nabil figures are very unhappy with final judgments about it." The document was slowly Abu Rudeineh, said the main the coalition, which makes negotiated on the basis of a aims of the government were Hamas look less principled and unity statement put together by "internal security and ending more willing to compromise to Palestinian prisoners in Israel the suffering of Palestinians," keep its hold on cabinet seats. jails and was pushed along by getting aid abroad to again The new foreign minister is a early in February at a meeting pay full salaries and stopping former Fatah member and indethe internal clashes. Haniya pendent, Ziad Abu Amr, who called by the Saudis in Mecca. Abbas argues that it implicitly said the main aim was "internal has a Ph.D. from Georgetown meets international demands, security." and was supported by Hamas, and argues further that as the In Gaza, Mustafa el-Sawaf, a but who also has close ties to head of the Palestine Liberation political analyst close to the West. Organization, he is the only Hamas, noted the continuing The new government has 25 legal negotiator for the Hamas-Fatah clashes and said, ministers. In a complicated for"One can say there is really no mula, Hamas controls the most Palestinians in any case. The document mentions Israel Palestinian consensus on the seats, then Fatah, while the two only as an occupier of program. I give this govern- factions also control the Palestinian land. It does not ment six months." appointment of some independrecognize Israel's right to exist One of the sticking points in ent figures. There are also and does not explicitly accept the negotiations was the members of four other parties previous Israeli-Palestinian Interior Ministry post, which in parliament, including agreements, but says the agree- had been held by an important Fayyad and Information ments, including international Hamas figure, Said Siam, who Minister Mustafa Barghouti. agreements, will be "respect- is said to oppose this new In Ramallah, there was relief agreement with Fatah. The two and hope. Said Batrawi, owner ed." And it does not forswear vio- sides settled on a bureaucrat, of Samir Restaurant, said: lence. On the contrary, it Hani al-Qawasmi, 50, whose "This is great news. We want "affirms that resistance is a family is from Hebron in the law and order so we can feel legitimate right of the West Bank but who was born there is authority and governPalestinian people." It says and lives in Gaza. ment. We need the siege to be "halting resistance depends on But most experts expect that he lifted so we can improve the ending the occupation and will have little power, and that economy." achieving freedom, return and the Executive Force, set up by Taghreed El-Khodary conindependence," a reference to Siam in Gaza as a parallel tributed reporting from Gaza, "the rights of Palestinian police force loyal to Hamas, and Khaled Abu Aker from refugees and their right of will continue to be controlled Ramallah.source-www.iht.com return to their lands and prop- by Hamas leaders. erties." Israeli officials called Diana Buttu, a former adviser

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Palestinian Unity Government shapes with tentative list Palestinian Prime Ministerdesignate Ismail Haneya announced on Thursday afternoon that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has approved the list of the new national unity government The following is the tentative list of the lineup of the national unity government obtained by Xinhua from Haneya's office.

Prime Minister: Ismail Haneya

(Hamas)

Deputy prime minister: Azzam elAhmad (Fatah)

Minister of Finance: Sallam Fayyad (Third Way Party)

Foreign Affairs minister: Zeyad

Abu Amer (independent) Interior Minister: Hani alQawasmi (independent) Minister of Tourism: Kholood D'eibes (woman) (independent) Minister of health: Radwan elAkhras (Fatah) Minister of Labor: Mahmoud elAaloul (Fatah) Minister of transportation: Sa'di al-Kronz (Fatah)

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Minister:

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Malaria epidemic expected in Mozambique PAT SIDLEY Johannesburg–Health experts fear epidemics of several infectious deseases in Mozambique as the flood waters recede and mosquitoes begin breeding. According to Pierre Kahozi of the Maputo office of the World Health Organization, malaria is endemic in the region but there are fears that a much greater outbreak might occur in around a month. It is too early to tell if the situation has already worsened markedly, he said. Scores of suspected cases of cholera have been reported and more are expected, along with cases of other diarrhoeal conditions. The Mozambican government has reported a "high degree" of cholera and malaria in camps. Cholera is endemic in Maputo and Beira, but numbers of cases are expected to increase in the wake of the floods. Dr Kahozi said that agencies were unable to get adequate statistics on diseases because tens of thousands of people were being airlifted to safety, and operations to get food, drugs, and other provisions to refugees had only begun this week. Because of the lack of clean water, soap, clothing, and sleeping mats, skin diseases like scabies have been reported, along with bacterial conjunctivitis in children. Among the other problems likely to be encountered by health authorities are the dangers from land mines. After Mozambique's two wars, an estimated one million land mines were left unexploded in the ground. These have been shifting because of the floods and may be unstable. The International Committee of the Red Cross has been asked to help. An influx of more than 100000 Mozambican refugees is expected in South Africa. The Northern Province of South Africa, which has a common border with Mozambique and which itself has been battered by the floods, is

making provision for accepting refugees. Neil Cameron, chief director of communicable diseases at the health department in South Africa, says that more cases of malaria are expected within a month when the breeding cycle of mosquitoes is renewed. He said the floods had wiped out breeding grounds and that this had contributed to a lull in the disease. Before the floods, South Africa had seen an explosion in malaria. The Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal and the national health department had begun using dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) for the first time since 1995 to control mosquitoes. Dr Cameron said that the number of cases of malaria in South Africa had increased from 12000 in 1995 to 50000 in 1999. The increase could be attributed partly to climatic changes and resistance to certain drugs. Reporting methods have also become more accurate, so the number of cases might previously have been underreported, but there has been a real increase in the incidence of the disease, Dr Cameron said. Some 380 people died last year. It is possible that DDT will be used again in Mozambique. Its use there was stopped several decades ago, because 80%of the country's health budget came from donor funds, and donors refused to allow the use of DDT. Mozambique's earlier attempts to tackle the mosquito problem were hampered by South Africa's aggressive policy to the country during the apartheid era, when troops were flown in to fight the Mozambique government and it carried out air raids to destabilise the regime. The issues involved in tackling malaria are now being considered as part of a special development initiative on infectious diseases being undertaken jointly by the health departments of three countries: South Africa, Mozambique, and Swaziland.

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