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Travellers urged to verify Umrah bookings amid rising reports of stranded pilgrims

As more people prepare for Umrah, reports have emerged over the past few years of travellers being left stranded after discovering their bookings were unfulfilled, despite having paid. Unlike Hajj, Umrah lacks regulatory oversight in South Africa, which leaves room for operators who may not be well-versed in the industry, or those looking to take advantage of unsuspecting customers. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday, Chairperson of the South African […]

today11 November 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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New Age Travel and Tours SA head Shahied Davids appears in the Wynberg Magistrates Court

By Kouthar Sambo New Age Travel and Tours SA head Shahied Davids is currently in police custody and appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Wednesday. This follows reports that he left over 30 prospective mutamireen stranded at Cape Town International Airport in December last year. The crisis Speaking on VOC's Breakfast show on Thursday, the chairperson of the South African Muslim Travel Operators Association (SAMTOA), Sedick Steenkamp, said that […]

today18 January 2024

News

Sahuc sets deadline for hajj refunds

The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) says the majority of hujajj have received a 100percent refund of monies paid to hajj operators. South African hujajj did not travel to Saudi Arabia this year, due to global travel restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sahuc president Shaheen Essop emphasised that the refunds were for “land arrangements” as the airlines’ refunds processes are not in place yet. “When […]

today27 August 2020

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