The Voice of the Cape Burning Issue

Burning Issue

The content echoes the name of the show – a platform that creates discussion around issues of religion, legal, consumer related, news and human interest stories. Hosted by seasoned photo-journalist and writer Yazeed Kamaldien who has a passion for community news, the 2 hour discussion show is interactive with the lines open for people to voice their opinions while the experts answer the questions.
Weekly English South Africa News
112 Episodes
20 – 40

Places of worship reopening under level 3

In Burning Issue this week, we look at the discussion amongst ulema for more defined regulations for masajid to reopen under lockdown level 3; the medical challenges of opening up congregational prayers; the potential risks placed on all places of worship, and whether religious freedoms should supersede the importance of…
3 Jun 2020 39 min

Should the opening of schools be put on hold?

As more businesses start to open up under Level 3 of the national lockdown, South Africa also faces the huge challenge of schools reopening this week - under what is unusual and difficult circumstances. The reopening of schools in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic is the biggest issue on…
26 May 2020 1 hr 27 min

Why South Africa is facing a food crisis?

The national lock-down has made the lack of food security among poorer communities worse and the government will this week provide details of further action to provide food to vulnerable and destitute people who cannot afford to buy food. Over the past three weeks there have been distressing images of…
21 Apr 2020 1 hr 04 min

Can the lockdown be effective on the Cape Flats?

Assalamu alaikum and welcome to Burning Issue. My name is Mogammad Faseigh Petersen. This past week has been a watershed moment for South Africa, which has turned our entire lives on its head. South Africa commenced a 21 day lockdown period on Friday which ends on April 16th – in…
31 Mar 2020 1 hr 20 min

Janazah conditions in the time of COVID-19

So as we know, South Africans have been confronted with a new reality of a complete national shutdown from midnight on Friday morning to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The figures for COVID19 continues to rise, with todays stats showing there are 554 positive cases in South Africa –…
24 Mar 2020 1 hr 22 min

COVID19: To close the masjid or not?

This week was certainly a lifechanging week for South Africans as we heard the president declare that we are now in a national state of disaster following the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. In a nutshell, the president has said that there is a partial travel ban, schools…
17 Mar 2020 1 hr 17 min

Umrah Suspension

Now just last week Saudi Arabia suspended foreigners' entry for the Umrah pilgrimage and tourism from countries where the new coronavirus has spread, as a growing number of cases outside China deepened fears of a pandemic. The kingdom, which hosts the two holiest sites of Islam in Mecca and Medina,…
3 Mar 2020 1 hr 04 min

Should sexual offenders be denied parole?

So this week was really a devastating week for South Africa as we saw another girl child killed senselessly. We all know the name Tazne Van Wyk, the 8 year old girl from Elsies River whose body was dumped in a storm water drain in Worcester last week. Tazne had…
25 Feb 2020 1 hr 06 min

Burial Societies

Death we know is inevitable. And no amount of preparation can ever really prepare us for the eventuality of death. But financial preparation is something important for many families, especially in these tough economic times. Do you make use of a burial society? And has it been effective in providing…
18 Feb 2020 1 hr 13 min

Whats happening to District 6

Yazeed Kamaldien asks the questions: (land reform department's plan) What does this plan entail? Will it address the social economic injustices of the past? Does it provide real restitution? Is there a real vision or is simply empty rhetoric?
11 Feb 2020 1 hr 18 min

Religious extremism

Yazeed Kamaldien discusses religious extremism and the importance of interfaith work in a polarizing world.
4 Feb 2020 1 hr 17 min

The Case of Major Fatima Isaacs

Our burning issue tonight is: will the Major Fatima Isaacs case pave the way for a progressive dress code policy that does not infringe on religious freedom?
28 Jan 2020 1 hr 15 min

SELECTING OF CREDIBLE UMRAH OPERATORS

Goolam Fakier asks the question: "How do mutamireen select credible umrah operators without having their hard earned money swindled. He speaks to Faizel Sayed, SATHOA, MJC and affected Mutamireen.
21 Jan 2020 1 hr 20 min

MOB JUSTICE

Yazeed Kamaldien in conversation with Mark Rossouw the Spokesperson for the Steenberg CPF; : Abie Isaacs from the Mitchells Plain CPF; Moulana Hashiem Cassiem Imam at Sidique Masjid Elsies River & to Dr Simon Howell who is the Senior Researcher at the Centre of Criminology at UCT. All the above…
14 Jan 2020 47 min

GUN AMNESTY

Yazeed Kamaldien in conversation with Zaahir Manuel who is the executive committee member at Gun Owners South Africa; Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo from SAPS; Adv John Walsh the SAGA spokesperson & Adele Kirsten from Gun Free South Africa tackling the topic of " Are our police reliable to deal with this…
7 Jan 2020 1 hr 21 min

Minstrel issues under the spotlight, yet again

Reports on Facebook about violence at the Voorsmaakie minstrel’s parade in Bo Kaap went viral last week, raising serious concerns around the safety of minstrel participants and their supporters. On this station, many listeners were up in arms, some saying that only certain teams should be allowed to walk in…
25 Dec 2019 1 hr 14 min

Who holds defaulting travel umrah operators accountable?

Despite its challenges, the haj industry has improved over the years and hajj is for the most, managed well. The problems, however, persist in the umrah industry. During the festive season, when umrah travel picks up in South Africa, serious issues with umrah operators often surfaces. Recently on air, our…
17 Dec 2019 1 hr 15 min

Measures the city put in place to ensure a crime free festive season

The City’s safety and security directorate is gearing up for its festive-season readiness plan, during the holiday period. This plan of course entails a multitude of stakeholders who need to deliver different services, such as the police, law enforcement, fire and rescue services, traffic services or the Disaster Risk Management…
10 Dec 2019 12 min
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