Voice of the Cape Tributes: Recent Episodes
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Tributes continue to pour in for the late principal of the Islamia Boys High College, Shaheem Galant. Mr Galant was a veteran in education in the Western Cape and has made a huge contribution to the Islamic independent school sector. Mr Galant was always praised for his leadership and willingness to see his students achieve. Online is Oracle Academy director Ashraf Gangraker
Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza and Former US Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool have expressed their sorrow at the loss of Professor Mohammad Karaan, former dean of Agri-sciences at Stellenbosch University.
Another giant in the Muslim community has been lost. Esteemed academic and hafith Prof Abdus Salaam Muhammad Karaan from Strand passed away yesterday. Prof Karaan is the eldest son of the highly respected Islamic scholar, the late Moulana Yusuf Karaan and Hajja Zuleikha and the brother of the MJC Mufti Taha Karaan and VOC pioneer Munadia Karaan. Prof Abdu Salaam was a Member of the National Planning Commission of South Africa and Professor and Dean at the University of Stellenbosch in the Faculty of AgriSciences. He also served on the board of several companies. Close family friend Shaykh Fuad Samaai as well as Stellenbosch University Chief Director of Maties Sport, Ilhaam Groenewald also joins us joins us now
Close friends and comrades have paid tribute to Cape Town human rights activist, businessman and philanthropist, Dr Anwah Nagia, who died on Monday. Dr Nagia will be remembered for his pioneering work in the field of restitution, gentrification and Palestinian activism. VOC presenter Igshaan Higgins hosted a tribute show, with guests: Judge Basheer Waglay, Osman Shabodien, Nadeem Hendricks, Seeham Samaai, Goosain Emeran and Shaykh Abduragmaan Alexander
The daughter of Dr Ebrahim Khan pays tribute to her late father who passed away yesterday. Dr Khan took ill with Covid-19 a few weeks ago. We pray to Allah to grant the good doctor Jannah, Ameen.
The borther of Dr Ebrahim Khan pays tribute to his late brother who passed away yesterday. Dr Khan took ill with Covid-19 a few weeks ago. We pray to Allah to grant the good doctor Jannah, Ameen.
An emotional tribute by Shaykh Sadullah Khan upon the demise of dear colleague and friend Shaykh Seraj Hendricks.
Madina Institute SA's Sidi Mahmood Khatib spoke to Shaykh Samih Jad about the role played and the legacy left behind by the First Dean of Madina, Shaykh Seraj Hendricks.
Inna lilliahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon The Voice of the Cape has received the heartbreaking news of the passing away of Cape Town's beloved Shaykh Seraj Hendricks of the Azzawia Institute. Shaykh Seraj took ill with COVID-19 a few weeks ago. South Africa has lost a great luminary today.
Imam Pandy has paid a tearful tribute to friend and fellow Crescent Observers Society Hakim Shaykh Seraj Hendricks.
Inna lilliahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon The Voice of the Cape has received the heartbreaking news of the passing away of Cape Town's beloved Shaykh Seraj Hendricks of the Azzawia Institute. Shaykh Seraj took ill with COVID-19 a few weeks ago. South Africa has lost a great luminary today.
Shafiq Morton recalls his time in the company of Shaykh Seraj.