KwaZulu Natal businessman Farhad Hoomer has applied to register a new political party named the Islamic State of Africa (ISA), which has raised widespread concern. Hoomer, was previously accused of terrorism-related charges and sanctioned by the United States for alleged ties to recruitment, kidnapping, extortion and robberies linked to terrorist financing. Hoomer is now seeking to enter the country's political sphere ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Elvis Presslin spoke to Farhad Hoomer, founder of the Islamic State of Africa (ISA)...

KwaZulu Natal businessman Farhad Hoomer has applied to register a new political party named the Islamic State of Africa (ISA), which has raised widespread concern. Hoomer, was previously accused of terrorism-related charges and sanctioned by the United States for alleged ties to recruitment, kidnapping, extortion and robberies linked to terrorist financing. Hoomer is now seeking to enter the country's political sphere ahead of the 2026 local government elections. Elvis Presslin spoke to Farhad Hoomer, founder of the Islamic State of Africa (ISA)...

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Concern over new political party, Islamic State of Africa

With the local government elections approaching, the Democratic Alliance is intensifying its campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, targeting issues ranging from municipal accountability and infrastructure failures to youth unemployment. At its final rally in Durban, the party’s leadership outlined its ambitions for the province and called on voters to support its vision for change. Taliesha Naidoo reports...

With the local government elections approaching, the Democratic Alliance is intensifying its campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, targeting issues ranging from municipal accountability and infrastructure failures to youth unemployment. At its final rally in Durban, the party&rsquo;s leadership outlined its ambitions for the province and called on voters to support its vision for change. Taliesha Naidoo reports...

Democratic Alliance is intensifying its campaign in KwaZulu-Natal, targeting issues ranging from municipal accountability and infrastructure failuresTPE2

Durban City will carry South Africa's hopes in the Confederation Cup, after securing a historic place in the group stages. The KwaZulu-Natal side beat Mauritius' AS Port Louis three-nil away on Sunday, completing a convincing six-one aggregate victory.It was disappointment for Kaizer Chiefs who beat Zambia's Red Arrows one-nil in Durban, but the tie finished one-all on aggregate. Red Arrows held their nerve to win the penalty shootout three-two, eliminating Chiefs and booking their place in the group stages. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more 

Durban City will carry South Africa's hopes in the Confederation Cup, after securing a historic place in the group stages.&nbsp;The KwaZulu-Natal side beat Mauritius' AS Port Louis three-nil away on Sunday, completing a convincing six-one aggregate victory.It was disappointment for Kaizer Chiefs who beat Zambia's Red Arrows one-nil in Durban, but the tie finished one-all on aggregate.&nbsp;Red Arrows held their nerve to win the penalty shootout three-two, eliminating Chiefs and booking their place in the group stages. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more&nbsp;

Durban City will carry South Africa's hopes in the Confederation Cup, after securing a historic place in the group stages.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured residents of Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, that they will continue to receive safe drinking water despite the closure of the local water treatment plant. The plant was shut down following reports of a gastrointestinal illness linked to water contamination in the area. More than 500 cases of gastrointestinal illness were reported in Bronkhorstspruit after residents consumed the contaminated water. Briefing the media in Bronkhorstspruit, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Water and Sanitation, Mashatile raised concerns on private water suppliers ... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured residents of Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, that they will continue to receive safe drinking water despite the closure of the local water treatment plant. The plant was shut down following reports of a gastrointestinal illness linked to water contamination in the area. More than 500 cases of gastrointestinal illness were reported in Bronkhorstspruit after residents consumed the contaminated water. Briefing the media in Bronkhorstspruit, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Water and Sanitation, Mashatile raised concerns on private water suppliers ...&nbsp;

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