Zuleikha is grateful that her father’s postings abroad exposed her to a myriad of opportunities, which impacted on her life positively. While studying in South Africa, she recalls that she went through the stages of anger over apartheid. The realization of Zuleikha that one needed to be in politics to influence policy formulation prompted her to join politics. Initially, Zuleikha sought the Kaloleni parliamentary seat but was dissuaded. In parliament she has pushed the government to fund the National Youth Council.
19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
place for Muslims. Such practices are a threat to national cohesion, integration and diversity.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, Muslim parents are either forced to accept these conditions or remove their children from these schools. Last year, Muslim parents were forced to remove all their children from Olkejuado High School after their prayer room was burnt down and the Holy Quran destroyed. The Board of Governors there refused to comply The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
The Chairperson should inquire and state in cases where there is discrimination in public schools, as outlined above, what the Ministry is doing to remedy this.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
with a directive from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology to have a pray place for Muslims. Such practices are a threat to national cohesion, integration and diversity.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
The Chairperson should inquire and state in cases where there is discrimination in public schools, as outlined above, what the Ministry is doing to remedy this.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
That is okay with me, hon. Speaker. I was advised by the Clerks, but that is fine with me.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
Yes. They cannot wear trousers and long skirts.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
That is okay with me, hon. Speaker. I was advised by the Clerks, but that is fine with me.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
Hon. Speaker, according to Islamic Law, a woman should cover herself. Maybe, only the face and the hands can be left exposed. So, either a long skirt or trousers are acceptable. So, they are not allowed to wear trousers and long skirts. To those who want to practise their religion, it is like being told to walk around nude.
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19 Mar 2014 in National Assembly:
Yes. They cannot wear trousers and long skirts.
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