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After extended deliberations involving the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG), civil society groups, and the South African government, officials have decided to grant temporary refuge to some of the 160 Palestinians who had been stranded at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Gift of the Givers’ stance The GOTG expressed gratitude to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Director-General Zane Dangor and Minister […]

The humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers (GOTG) expresses gratitude to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) Director General, Zane Dangor, and Minister Ronald Lamola for welcoming Palestinian refugees who landed in Johannesburg this morning with warmth. “This is in keeping with South Africa's policy of standing with Palestine by taking the Terrorist, Genocidal, Apartheid State of Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), International Criminal Court […]

With South African pilgrims getting ready for Hajj 1447 (2026), a team from the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) is participating in the 5th Hajj Conference & Exhibition in Jeddah, organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Additionally, the event, lasting until November 12th, gathers global Hajj officials, service providers, and essential partners to talk about the forthcoming pilgrimage season. Speaking to VOC News, SAHUC President, […]