MUHAMMED CHOONARA

Aspiring President of South Africa 🇿🇦 #MG200Young Civil Society Inductee Political Education & Idealogical Training Head

[MUHAMMED CHOONARA @ComradeChoonara]

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I Am Ready To Lead: @MYANC - @PresidencyZA

[MUHAMMED CHOONARA @ComradeChoonara]

There is nothing progressive of treasury withholding municipal grants;
in-fact it’s counterproductive with direct elements of treason.

Now more than ever households are battling to make ends-meet.
Mismanagement must be addressed & service delivery must equally not be impeded.

[BusinessTech @BusinessTechSA]

The Cape Winelands Airport has signed a partnership with Stellenbosch University, with the project looking for engineering students. https://t.co/n7I1jCEtOv

[African Renaissance Podcast @AfriRenPodcast]

We are LIVE in Johannesburg!

Join the #AfricanRenaissancePodcastas as we unpack, interrogate, and dissect the National Democratic Revolution (NDR) - its historical foundations, contemporary relevance, and implications for South Africa's future.

We kick off the NDR Seminar with opening reflections from Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Stay tuned as we engage with leading voices on one of the country's most significant political and ideological discussions. https://t.co/M9uQuSq7Cx

[MUHAMMED CHOONARA @ComradeChoonara]

Trump can’t even defeat algae in the reflecting pool after over $15Million dollars but he thinks he can defeat Iran.

[TRT World @trtworld]

The day commemorates the Hijra, the migration of Prophet Muhammad and his companions from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution more than 1,400 years ago

[TRT World @trtworld]

Muslims around the world are welcoming Muharram 1 and the beginning of the new Islamic (Hijri) year

[FactPost @factpostnews]

New York City just had its safest first 5 months of a year in recorded history.

Murders plunged 21%, and major crime overall is down 11%.

[Botswana Government @BWGovernment]

NEW BOTSWANA CITY What’s coming?
🏢 International convention & exhibition centre
🏨 Hospitality & retail
📈 Commercial spaces & supporting infrastructure
@BDCLimited contributed land valued at ~P198M and holds a 5% equity stake, with plans to increase.

[TRT World @trtworld]

The Istanbul Strait turned a vivid turquoise on May 29, creating a stunning scene as Istanbul marked the 573rd anniversary of the 1453 conquest of the city. Istanbul was conquered by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II, then just 21 years old, bringing an end to the Byzantine Empire and ushering in the rise of the Ottoman Empire, reshaping the course of world history

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On the third day of Hajj, Muslims celebrate the start of Eid al-Adha, or the celebration of the sacrifice.

Pilgrims throw pebbles at stone pillars in Mina, to represent stoning the devil, or rejecting temptation.

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Pilgrims flock to Muzdalifah, where they spend the night under the open sky.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

On the second day of Hajj, Muslim pilgrims arrive at the plains of Mount Arafat, about 15 kilometres from Mina and spend the afternoon standing, praying and repenting.

Arafah is the most important ritual of Hajj and symbolises a preview of the Day of Judgment.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.

What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? This is the story of the Kiswah https://t.co/laJzOTPX5Q

[TRT World @trtworld]

Every year during Hajj, millions of pilgrims drink from Zamzam, a well believed to have flowed for over 4,000 years.

Regarded as one of Islam’s enduring miracles and a symbol of divine mercy, what makes Zamzam water different from ordinary water, and how did it come to be?

[TRT World @trtworld]

A journey of a lifetime, distilled into five sacred days.

Hajj is more than just a physical journey: It is the ultimate spiritual reset. From the profound unity of Ihram to the duas on Mount Arafat, every single step carries deep meaning and devotion for Muslims.

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how these holy days unfold.

[TRT World @trtworld]

Nearly 2 million Muslims are expected to perform Hajj this year, one of Islam’s five pillars and among the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.

The pilgrimage faced historic restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, falling to just 10,000 pilgrims in 2020 before steadily recovering in the years since

[Vision Tactical @visiontactical]

📉 Murder down 9,5%
📉 Violent crime down 4,6%
⚠️ 58 murders per day still recorded on average

Progress is being made, but the fight is far from over.

Stronger policing!
Safer communities!
Together!