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SAHUC meets with members from the Ministry of Health in Madinah to discuss requirements for #Hajj2025

By Kourhar Sambo The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) delegation met with members from the Ministry of Health in Madinah to discuss the requirements for the upcoming Hajj season for 2025. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, SAHUC's President Moaaz Casoo said the team met with various stakeholders at the conference in Jedah. "We discussed what has transpired since last, the current progress for South African pilgrims come […]

today21 January 2025

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SAHUC releases final hajj 2025 accreditation list

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced the release of its fifth and final accreditation list for Hajj 1446AH/2025. The accreditation list starts on the 01 November 2016 and ends on the 08 November 2016. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday, SAHUC President Moaaz Casoo outlined the critical steps for newly accredited pilgrims. “The most important dates for those who received accreditation two days ago are to […]

today31 December 2024

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SAHUC releases hajj 1446 operator list

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced the list of approved operators for Hajj 1446/2025, adhering to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj's new stipulation that each operator secure at least 500 pilgrims by the end of the third accreditation list. The accredited operators include Khidmatul Awaam Pilgrimage Services, Shafiq’s Travel and Tours, Ttw Wot Flywell, and Yusra Tours. Discussing the developments on VOC Breakfast, SAHUC President Moaaz […]

today4 November 2024

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SAHUC provides the latest updates for future Hujaaj

By Kouthar Sambo The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) announced that Hujaaj will undergo a medical assessment, which will be conducted by qualified persons or medical personnel. Medical assessments for future Hujaaj "Future Hujaaj will undergo basic assessments like blood pressure and fitness level, particularly Hujaaj who already has medical and chronic illnesses, so medical personnel have a baseline assessment of the what condition they have," Dr Razia […]

today25 October 2024

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Stricter Saudi rules pose challenges for South African pilgrims and operators

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed that the Hajj quota for the 1446/2025 pilgrimage will remain fixed at 2,500 pilgrims. A new regulation from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requires local travel operators to manage a minimum of 500 registered pilgrims. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive, Chairperson of South African Muslim Travel Operators (Samtoa), Sedick Steenkamp […]

today11 October 2024

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SAHUC opens Hajj 1446/2025 applications with new quota requirements for travel operators

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Hajj & Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced the opening of applications for IATA (International Air Transport Association) accredited travel operators seeking Hajj accreditation for the upcoming Hajj year 1446AH/2025. The application period will begin on 1 October and will run until 19 October 2024. However, this year's process comes with significant changes in the quota requirements for Hajj operators. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, SAHUC […]

today26 September 2024

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SAHUC begins ex-gratia payments to 2023/1444AH pilgrims

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has confirmed ex-gratia payments have begun to be disbursed to disgruntled hujaaj (pilgrims) from the 2023/1444AH cohort. Last month, SAHUC stated nearly 3,500 South African pilgrims would receive compensation for poor service delivery. This decision came after concerns were raised by hujaaj about subpar services provided to certain pilgrims, particularly during their stay at Mina. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in […]

today31 August 2024

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SAHUC to begin disbursing ex-gratia payments to disgruntled 2023 Hujaaj

By Ragheema Mclean Earlier this month, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) announced that approximately 3,500 South African pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj will receive compensation for poor service delivery. This decision follows concerns raised by Hujaaj [pilgrims] of substandard services provided to specific pilgrims, particularly during their stay in Mina. SAHUC revealed that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia agreed to an […]

today30 July 2024

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Pilgrims receive a delightful welcome from their family members at the Cape Town International Airport

By Kouthar Sambo Heartwarming scenes played out as Hujaaj (pilgrims) received a delightful welcome from their family members and travel operators upon their arrival today at the Cape Town International Airport. Giving you insight into the atmosphere, VOC News was on the ground to capture the special moments as little ones run to their parents while families reconnect over tight embraces. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Thursday, a representative […]

today27 June 2024

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