Man previously accused of terrorism runs for election in SA

A KwaZulu-Natal businessman, who was previously accused of terrorism and bomb scares at major retail stores, wants to run for election.

- Faizel Patel

Farhad Hoomer has registered a new political party called the Islamic State of Africa (ISA), which he wants to be part of the political landscape in the country.

Hoomer said ISA stands by Sharia law (Islamic law), which has led people for more than 1300 years.

The businessman said when he entered what he called the "political field", he did not want to deceive people about his political ambitions.

"It was easy for me to lie and make a false name and come into politics," Hoomer told SAFM.

"But, I wanted to make it clear from day one that we want Sharia law because there is too much injustice in the world, especially with democracy enslaving all of mankind.

"So, we wanted to make it very clear that we want Shariah law, because Shariah law is here to free all of mankind."