By: Aneeqa du Plessis After much anticipation, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced the quota of 2 500 people for Hajj 2023/1444AH. This comes after only 1 132 people were allowed to partake in the sacred pilgrimage during the throngs of the Covid-19 pandemic last year. Speaking on VOC Breakfast from within the Saudi Kingdom on Thursday morning, SAHUC President Shaheen Essop explained how the Saudi […]
By: Aneeqa du Plessis Following the announcement made by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Council in Saudi Arabia that local residents may begin the process of registration for the annual pilgrimage, SA Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) President, Shaheen Essop says they anticipate good news with regards to an increase in the local Hajj quota. However, an official announcement will be made later this week during the conference being […]
By: Aneeqa du Plessis The South African Hajj & Umrah Council (SAHUC) announced applications have opened for local Muslim owned travel operators who are IATA (International Aviation Travel Association) accredited to apply for the Hajj year 1444 AH / 2023. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Monday morning, SAHUC President, Shaheen Essop explained there are numerous numbers of requirements, however, all operators can apply but accreditation will only be granted […]
By: Aneeqa du Plessis The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) has unveiled their dynamic registration portal for 2023. The portal is available on the website https://sahuc.org.za/ President at SAHUC, Shaheen Essop spoke on VOC’s Breakfast show on Wednesday morning and explained that prospective pilgrims can have look at where exactly they stand in the queue to attend Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. “The main aim behind the annual […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
