SAHUC confirms end of Hajj facilitation as South African pilgrims move to the Nusuk platform.

By Ragheema McClean The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed it will no longer facilitate the Hajj process, including accrediting pilgrims for Hajj 1447AH. From 2026, South African pilgrims will be required to register, select, and secure their Hajj packages exclusively through the Saudi Arabia–run Nusuk Hajj platform. The announcement comes alongside confirmation of a sharp reduction in South Africa’s Hajj quota, dropping from 2,500 to 1,140 […]

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed it will no longer facilitate the Hajj process, including accrediting pilgrims for Hajj 1447AH. From 2026, South African pilgrims will be required to register, select, and secure their Hajj packages exclusively through the Saudi Arabia–run Nusuk Hajj platform. The announcement comes alongside confirmation of a sharp reduction in South Africa’s Hajj quota, dropping from 2,500 to 1,140 pilgrims. SAHUC President […]