The Muslim Judicial Council SA hereby strongly condemns the terrorist bombings which struck a pro-Palestinian rally commemorating Al Quds Day in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday 3 September 2010. This devastating attack claimed the lives of dozens of innocent civilians and wounded scores more.

The recent reintroduction of the Protection of Information Bill to Parliament together with the African National Congress’ proposed Media Appeals Tribunal has sparked heated debate on the very constitutionality of their existence.

In an ideal world news and information should focus on the state of public health, education, transport, job creation and the general well being and progress of our country. In an ideal world politicians or political leaders would serve their constituents with honor, dignity and pride. However, ordinary South Africans do not live in an ideal world. The reality we face is far grimmer.

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 2010

On his return from Gaza Moulana Ighsaan Hendricks, who led the South African delegation in the International Humanitarian Convoy “Miles for Smiles” delivered successful programs in Paarl and as well as at Parkwood Mosque. Moulana Ighsaan gave an account of the devastating conditions in Gaza witnessed by the convoy.

MJC Ramadan Outreach Program

Sunday 22 August 2010

The Muslim Judicial Council held its second successful Ramadan Outreach Program in CAFDA. The program was well attended and the MJC wishes to extend its appreciation to the Masjid committee, the Imaam, and community. The MJC also wishes to acknowledge all those who generously donated to the program.

When ordinary people do justice, leaders will follow

International humanitarian groups led by Interpal, successfully delivered 47 vehicles loaded with food, aid and medicines on the 9th August 2010 to the suffering people of Gaza.  The people of Gaza welcomed the Aid Convoy with tears of gratitude and appreciation. South Africa was represented by a deligation lead by Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks, President of the Muslim Judicial Council (SA) and National Director of the Al-Quds Foundation (SA).

In a joint initiative, the Darul Ihsan Centre of Durban and the Muslim Judicial Council (SA) in the Cape, have made Iftaar provisions for a hundred families, all foreigners with refugee status,  in surrounding areas of Athlone, Gatesville, Belgravia, Maitland, Phillipi and Nyanga.

Due to rising costs and a doubling of unemployment the Muslim Refugees Association of South Africa, a NPO representing different countries, is coordinating the 2010 Iftaar Cape Town programme.