By Aneeqa du Plessis Over 1 000 pilgrims are expected back in South Africa over the course of the week. This comes as the Hajj 2023/1444AH season has wrapped up following an intense five days of fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam in Makkah Al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Monday, the South African Hajj, and Umrah Council (SAHUC) President Shaheen Essop said the departure from […]
By Aneeqa du Plessis Alhamdullilah! (All praises due to the Almighty God) The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced that 1 000 aspiring pilgrims from the ready-to-go list will be granted the opportunity to perform Hajj this year. According to a statement released by the authoritative body on Tuesday, only first-time applicants have been considered, as fard (obligatory) Hajj supersedes a nafl ibadah (optional act of worship). […]
By Aneeqa du Plessis With the auspicious season of Hajj 2023/1444 AH beckoning for Muslims across the globe, the South African Hajj, and Umrah Council (SAHUC) is hosting their second Hajj awareness program in the Mother City on Sunday, May 7 at the Oaklands High school from 10h30 to 12h30. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Friday morning, SAHUC Chairperson in the Western Cape Mohammad Groenewald said attendees can expect […]
By: Aneeqa du Plessis Aspiring pilgrims have been reminded to either accept or defer their accreditation before 18h30 this evening for Hajj 2023/1444 AH or face a penalty of 30 points. This is according to South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC). Furthermore, the final date to choose an accredited Hajj operator should be done by 18h30 on the 24th February. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Friday morning, SAHUC […]
By: Aneeqa du Plessis The time is beckoning for aspiring hujaaj [pilgrims] to either accept or defer their accreditation for Hajj 2023/1444 AH. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Wednesday morning, The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) President Shaheen Essop encouraged pilgrims to be swift in their decision to streamline the process for hujaaj who are waiting in the queue. “If you do not accept or defer before […]
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 […]
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.
