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Regards,

The Newsroom Team
Faizal Sayed Media Associates
+ 27 21 5911102
Newsroom@fsma.co.za
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All Rights Reserved 2010

The Content, Ideas, Schedules and all related matter contained in this document are private and confidential and whilst it is prepared expressly for the client mentioned herein, it remains the intellectual property of Faizal Sayed Media and may not be used in any format without express written permission obtained from Faizal Sayed Media.
Regards,

FAIZAL SAYED
Chief Editor
The Islamic Times

A Division of Faizal Sayed Media
Goodwood, Cape Town,
South Africa

Tel: +27 21 5911102
Email: Editor@fsma.co.za
Websites: www.fsma.co.za
www.iTimes.co.za
www.imuslim.co.za/islamictimes

Copyright 2010

Documentary on the life of a Great Saint

With an ever growing interest in the life of the Great Muslim Saint who lies buried in Durban known as Hazrat Basha Peer, the time could not have been more apt to produce a documentary detailing his life and history says the producer, Faizal Sayed of Faizal Sayed Media Associates.
The production was commissioned by and is a joint initiative by the Chiraghe- e – Chishtia foundation and Habibia Soofie Saheb Badsha Peer Darbaar Riverside- Kenville based in Durban with the purpose of doing an an in-depth visual piece detailing every known aspect of the saint's life. Chirageh – e- Chishtia is an organisation dedicated to the research of the Sufis of the Chishtia order as well all other Sufi orders , and played a vital role in preparing the content and facilitating the production process.
Hazrat Badsha Peer arrived on the SS Truro in 1860 as in indentured labourer and as one of the first Indians to arrive from India to work on the sugar cane plantations in Durban. Since the early 1900s after the location of his grave by another mystic fondly known as Hazrat Soofie Saheb, Hazrat Badsha Peers Tomb located in the Brook Street Cemetry in Durban has become renowned as a place of spiritual benediction and reverence by many faiths and international travellers.
"The production was a challenging one from the view point that not much was known about the saint, so lots of information had to be pieced together" says content consultant, Naeem Khan of Chiraag-e-Chishtia Foundation. Khan, popular for his works on many Sufi mystic saints has been instrumental in preparing the content for the piece, working along with the commissioning organisation, the producers, technical team and other bodies to ensure the best production quality in terms of content and technical quality. "Many scenes dated to the 1800s were recreated with re enactment actors filmed strategically allowing the viewer maximum viewing quality" says Khan. The production features narrations by the internationally renowned Urdu poet and Radio lotus presenter Safee Siddiqi and extensive interviews with personalities like Hafez Fuzail Soofie who play a key role in the community regarding the teachings of the great Sufi Saints of Islam.
The Documentary can be seen shortly on the SABC and will be supplied to ITV, CTV a range of international satellite carriers.

Copies of the Documentary can be obtained by calling 0312078298 / 0835412753 in Durban, 0215911102 in Cape Town and 0118392064 in Johannesburg. A list of distribution points will be available on www.chishtiafoundation.com or via email at info@chishtiafoundation.com
Courtesy Faizal Sayed Media Associates

Regards,

FAIZAL SAYED
CEO

Faizal Sayed Media Associates
Divisions:
Film & TV Production
Media Planners & Buyers
Publishing Division
Call Centre Division

Tel: + 27 21 5911102
Email: Faizal@fsma.co.za
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All Rights Reserved 2010.

THE ISLAMIC TIMES WELL RECEIVED

The new Islamic newspaper called The Islamic Times which was recenly launched is being well received according to publishers, Faizal Sayed Media.  "The second edition has hit the shelves and the Ramadaan and Eid edition is in the making" Says Ahmed Mohamed, the operations manager.

The newspaper which is a community based tabloid size paper is distributed all over Cape Town at no cost to readers.  The first edition has attracted a huge amount of interest especially in a time when it has become obvious that there is a dire need for more Islamic media.

"The challenge has been interesting and is exciting as one is able to use the platform to address and assist real issues, says Faizal Sayed, the paper's Editor.  "One cannot always satisfy all but we try to incorporate elements which may satsify readers with various interest, philosophies and backgrounds" says Sayed

According to the publishers reader interatcion allows the design and editorial team to further fine tune the paper in both design and editorial and therefore encourage the public to keep them up to date with community events and news.

The company also has designated call centres dealing with it's publications and products manged by Nazreen Cassim.  An inbound number will be availble soon which will manage all public responses and enquiries.

For more information email info@fsma.co.za or visit the online version at www.imuslim.co.za/islamictimes.

New Islamic Newspaper launched in South Africa

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> A new newspaper called "The Islamic Times" has gone into
> publication with the first edition already distributed at Mosques
> and select shops. The paper covers a range to issues and topics
> beneficial to the community.
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> Online copies available at www.imuslim.co.za/islamictimes
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> Herewith Contact numbers for The Islamic Times
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> Editorial Department: 0218117860 / Editor@fsma.co.za
> Advertising Department: 021591102 / Nazreen@fsma.co.za
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The Islamic times, on the shelf

The characteristics of Islam are its universality, its comprehensiveness, rationalism, positivism, its pragmatism, its egalitarianism and simplicity and its humanitarianism. Islam seeks to set up the brotherhood among all men. Literally Islam means " Submission", surrender, obedience and peace. The multitude of populous of South Africa serves as an exemplified model for many in terms of how many religions, school of thought, racial groups and more co-exist in a very cosmopolitan environment. Islam itself, which arrived in South Africa more than 300 years ago, has had a profound effect on the demographical breakdown of this cosmopolitan environment, advocating a respectful, colourful and diverse relationship with other faiths across the country.

With the development of this community over the time in South Africa, it has become apparent that many sectors including media had to become part of this ever-evolving community. With this in mind, Faizal Sayed Media decided to embark on the project – the production of a monthly , tabloid sized, newspaper with an Islamic ethos called "The Islamic Times".

"Print Media in essence provides a perfect platform for the community to voice and raise issues in effect educating the public on various matters whilst at the same time providing an opportunity for businesses to advertise their services or products on a national level" Says Faizal Sayed, Chief Editor of the paper also known for his work as a Television Producer and TV Show Host.

The content of the paper will be diverse in an effort to reach a wide readership with various interest levels. The paper will comprise of regular features as well as short-term content fillers from time to time.

In an effort to reach a broader market, The Islamic Times has incorporated content that will appeal to various markets thus becoming a paper for everyone. The Target Market then is both male and female, from all age groups and inclusive of all LSM groups. Although being a paper enshrined with an Islamic ethos, the paper is aimed to reach all demographical groups providing content for all and ensuring an excellent opportunity for businesses no matter what the nature of the product or service may be.

According to Nazreen Cassim, Operations Director for Faizal Sayed Media, The first edition of The Islamic Times hits the shelves later this week and will be available at most mosques and selected shops at no cost to the public. Courtesy Faizal Sayed Media 

Faizal Sayed to Make Appearance at SABEF

The South African Black Economic Forum has invited Faizal Sayed to deliver a talk on his success as a Producer and TV show host.  Details to be released shortly.

New Business Publication launched by Faizal Sayed Media

Details to follow shortly. Watch the press for details.

CTV Schedule from Monday 19th April - Courtesy Faizal Sayed Media

Time Monday 19 April

0700-0730 Women of Strength

0730-0800 Cinema with a Purpose

0800-0900 Supreme Master Television: Between Master and Disciples

0900-1000 Supreme Master Television: Animal World

1000-1030 Open Studio

1030-1130 Cape Town Big 6

1130-1230 Feeling at Home with Literacy

1230-1300 Beyond Disability

1300-1400 Al Jazeera international news

1400-1430 Deutsche Welle: Journal News with In Depth

1430-1500 Deutsche Welle: In Focus Documentaries and Reports

1500-1700 KMT Africa

1700-1730 Scholarships for SA

1730-1800 Open Studio

1800-1830 The Faith Show

1830-1900 Deutsche Welle: Tomorrow Today The Science Magazine

1900-1930 Indian Elections

1930-2000 Technology, Education, Design (TED)

2000-2100 Al Jazeera international news

2100-2130 United Nations 21st Century: World Affairs #27

2130-2200 A World Divided

2200-0015 Once Upon a Circus: The Zip Zap Story

0015-0030 An African Experience

0030-0130 White People Also Dream

0130-0230 Daryl Yatama: The Documentary

0230-0415 Women on Sex

0415-0430 Bath

0430-0600 The Link Project

0600-0700 The Pan African Express

Time Tuesday 20 April

0700-0730 Fruits from the Continent

0730-0800 Perma Kultcha

0800-0900 Supreme Master Television: Between Master and Disciples

0900-1000 Supreme Master Television: Animal World

1000-1030 Open Studio

1030-1130 We are all One

1130-1215 Does Gandhi Matter?

1215-1230 The Black House

1230-1300 Two Camps

1300-1400 Al Jazeera international news

1400-1430 Deutsche Welle: Journal News with In Depth

1430-1500 Deutsche Welle: In Focus Documentaries and Reports

1500-1700 KMT Africa

1700-1730 Shifted Expectations

1730-1800 Open Studio

1800-1830 The Faith Show

1830-1900 Deutsche Welle: Kick off! The Bundesliga Magazine

1900-1930 World Reggae Music

1930-2000 Manna: The Ubuntu Living Show

2000-2100 Al Jazeera international news

2100-2200 Bad Medicine

2200-2330 World One Minutes #1

2330-0130 Timeless India

0130-0330 Grandslots African Contender

0330-0400 Nectar

0400-0600 Jungle Book

0600-0700 Zumba Fitness

Time Wednesday 21 April

0700-0730 Manna: The Ubuntu Living Show

0730-0800 Watering the Grassroots

0800-0900 Supreme Master Television: Between Master and Disciples

0900-1000 Supreme Master Television: Animal World

1000-1030 Open Studio

1030-1145 Floods and Fires on the Cape Flats

1145-1200 Mama Grandma

1200-1300 Focus on China: Forest China #3

1300-1400 Al Jazeera international news

1400-1430 Deutsche Welle: Journal News with In Depth

1430-1500 Deutsche Welle: In Focus Documentaries and Reports

1500-1700 KMT Africa

1700-1730 My First Shot

1730-1800 Open Studio

1800-1830 The Faith Show

1830-1900 Deutsche Welle: Germany Today Window on Germany

1900-2000 Backlight

2000-2100 Al Jazeera international news

2100-2130 The Labour Show

2130-2230 Democracy Now

2230-2300 Kashmir Votes

2330-0030 Water Dialogues

0015-0030 Inclinations

0030-0130 Hip Hop Revolution

0130-0300 Drift Squad

0300-0430 Without a King

0430-0630 Fabled Enemies

0630-0700 Stellenbosch

Time Thursday 22 April

0700-0730 Prem Rawat: Prem Rawat in Melbourne

0730-0800 A Living Resonance

0800-0900 Supreme Master Television: Between Master and Disciples

0900-1000 Supreme Master Television: Animal World

1000-1030 Open Studio

1030-1145 Arjun Mishra Tours Cape Town

1145-1200 A Day in the Life of a Child in a Child Friendly School Framework

1200-1245 Greedy for Life

1245-1300 HIVOS Women Unlimited

1300-1400 Al Jazeera international news

1400-1430 Deutsche Welle: Journal News with In Depth

1430-1500 Deutsche Welle: In Focus Documentaries and Reports

1500-1700 KMT Africa

1700-1730 The Story of Gitanjali

1730-1800 Open Studio

1800-1830 The Faith Show

1830-1900 Deutsche Welle: In Good Shape - The Health Show

1900-1930 Street Talk

1930-2000 Technology, Education, Design (TED)

2000-2100 Al Jazeera international news

2100-2130 CBF

2130-2230 African Music

2230-2315 Tik Free SA

2315-2330 AIDS

2330-0030 Learn to Djembe

0030-0245 Zeitgeist Addendum

0245-0300 Interferenze

0300-0530 Endgame

0530-0700 African Battle Cry

Time Friday 23 April

0700-0730 Street Talk

0730-0800 Video Art in South Africa

0800-0900 Supreme Master Television: Between Master and Disciples

0900-1000 Supreme Master Television: Animal World

1000-1030 Open Studio

1030-1130 African Music ( R )

1130-1215 The Poet's House

1215-1230 Interferenze

1230-1300 Partners in Progress

1300-1400 Al Jazeera international news

1400-1430 Deutsche Welle: Journal News with In Depth

1430-1500 Deutsche Welle: In Focus Documentaries and Reports

1500-1700 KMT Africa

1700-1800 Talk Dini

1800-1830 The Faith Show

1830-1900 Open Studio

1900-1930 kaap Xpress

1930-2000 The Friday Sermon

2000-2030 Talent in Action

2030-2100 World Reggae Music ( R )

2100-2300 Apostles of a Civilised Vice

2300-0000 Haiti Dreams of Democracy

0000-0100 Mental Hygiene

0100-0200 Bad Medicine

0200-0345 Earthlings

0345-0400 Song of Coco

0400-0500 Ticket to Ride

0500-0600 Knysna: A Visual Safari

0600-0700 Feeling at Home with Literacy

Time Saturday 24 April

0700-0800 Talk Dini ( R )

0800-0900 Zumba Fitness

0900-0930 The Squad

0930-1015 Tsiba

1015-1030 The Sunflower Fund

1030-1100 Women Won't Wait

1100-1200 Siyayinqoba: Beat It!

1200-1300 African Music

1300-1415 CPUT 4 Short Films

1415-1430 State of Mind Exhibition

1430-1530 Together Against Hate

1530-1630 Backlight

1630-1700 Hum Sab Ek Hain

1700-1730 Talent in Action ( R )

1730-1800 Bike Scene

1800-1830 Street Talk ( R )

1830-2030 Mauy Tai Fite Nite

2030-2100 CBF

2100-2130 Hip Hop TV

2130-2300 World One Minutes #1

2300-0015 Men as partners: Engendered Health

0015-0030 Rasta Festival 2009

0030-0200 Bigger than Barbie

0200-0315 Mickey Faust's Gimp Parade

0315-0330 The Neglected

0330-0500 Once Upon a Circus: The Zip Zap Story

0500-0700 A Healthier Lifestyle for a Happier Life

Time Sunday 25 April

0600-0700 African Gospel Show

0700-0800 Drying Tears

0800-0845 M-Siya

0845-0900 Mama Grandma

0900-1000 The Rhema Word

1000-1100 Jack Show

1100-1130 Tomorrow's World

1130-1300 The Rose of Gospel Live

1300-1400 Prem Rawat: Life is a Gift

1400-1430 New Jerusalem Broadcasting: The Land of Peace #1

1430-1700 Maranatha Male Choir Festival

1700-1800 What is African Hip Hop?

1800-1830 The Labour Show ( R )

1830-1900 Technology, Education, Design (TED)

1900-2000 Focus on China: Forest China #3

2000-2045 1860 Indian Legacy Celebrations

2045-2100 Looking Back at Leeuwen Hof

2100-2145 Tik Free SA

2145-2200 Project H

2200-2300 IMA: Medical Documentary

2300-0000 White People also Dream

0000-0100 Focus on China: Chinese Original Folk Songs

0100-0300 Finding Our Ancient Wisdom

0300-0400 To Live is Better than to Die

0400-0600 Timeless India

0600-0700

THE FAIZAL SAYED SHOW REPLACES THE FRIDAY SERMON

Despite a successful season on local community TV station, CTV and ITV internationally, the Friday Sermon, which was a broadcast of the Friday Jumuah service has come to an end. It will be replaced by a new 30 minute talk show with Faizal Sayed. The Faizal Sayed Show will air at 7.30pm on Friday evenings on CTV.

32-year old Sayed who also produces the show, started his TV career in 2001 by working on a number of productions for SABC, ETV, ITV, CTV, Asian fusion and ICN. But he always had the desire to host his own show. "The idea was always there and people always pushed me in that direction. I believe in using a platform like this for the benefit of the people," said Sayed who rose to popularity with shows like Ramadaan at 4.

"Faizal's forte is panel discussions and one sees this during recordings, his ability to articulate in discussions and a natural ability to get lots of information and relax very nervous guest," said Ahmed Mohamed, operations manager at Faizal Sayed Media. The open format of the show allows it to cover important topics, review productions, authors, businesses and much more.

"We will focus on hardcore matters as I believe that only in this way can we look at problem areas, find solutions and educate the public on various issues," Sayed said, adding that since the show was promoted on the internet, feedback already began pouring in with suggestions on issues that could be tackled. The date for airing the first episode will be released shortly. More details at www.fsma.co.za

VOC NEWS

Faizal Sayed Media Website to go live shortly

The actual website for Faizal Sayed Media will go live within the next few days according to web developers, The Formula. The site will keep viewers updated on programming and much more. Visit www.theformula.co.za

Extremism & Islam

This week on The Friday Sermon, Imam Hassen Walele from the Phoenix Mosque in Milnerton, Cape Town, speaks to us about extremism and creating religious tolerance amongst all.Tune into CTV at 19h30 every Friday evening.

Episode 11 - Husami Mosque in Cravenby

This Friday at 19h30 on CTV and ITV.

Episode 11 - Husami Mosque in Cravenby. "Karbala" by guest speaker, Moulana Ebrahim Mohamed, Vice President of Jamiatul Ulema KZN.