‘Adding Colour to the Rainbow Nation’ was the theme of this year’s Ilm-SA Conference, which sought to address the eradication of racism and poverty, and the role Muslims should play in this regard.

The ‘SA Muslims 2010’ Campaign has proved that the Ummah (Muslim community) can accomplish great things if its members were to unite and work towards a common goal.

On Workers’ Day (1 May) at Izulu Theatre - Sibaya in Umhlanga, Durban, I witnessed more than just a celebration of cultural dance and talent; I observed the splendour of 150 years being celebrated in true Indian style. It was what you would see in the movies, only this was connected to the real life of Indians living in South Africa. From a spicy curry song to an explosion of Bollywood fusion, onlookers were treated to a display of sheer Indian talent.

In a little community on the border of Phoenix and KwaMashu, a tuckshop turns into a sanctuary for troubled residents.

This is the storyline of the play titled Tuckshop, which debuts at the Playhouse Drama Theatre in Durban tomorrow (Thursday, May 20).