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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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SAHUC confirms 2025 Hajj quota and new travel regulations for South African Hujaaj

By Ragheema Mclean In preparation for the 1446/2025 Hajj season, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced key updates following a recent meeting with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Hajj quota for South African pilgrims will remain at 2,500, with new travel requirements and processes outlined to streamline operations and ensure compliance. A new regulation requires travel operators to […]

today10 October 2024

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SAHUC Urges 2023 pilgrims to submit documents for ex-gratia payments amid ongoing delays

By Ragheema Mclean The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has called on all Hujaaj (pilgrims) from the 2023/1444AH Hajj season who are eligible for ex-gratia payments and have not yet submitted their details to do so as soon as possible. This follows SAHUC's announcement that nearly 3,500 South African pilgrims would receive compensation for poor service delivery, particularly during their stay at Mina. The Ministry of Hajj and […]

today3 September 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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South African pilgrims prepare for hajj amidst tightened visa controls

By Ragheema Mclean Muslim pilgrims are arriving in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah as the annual Hajj pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. This year, around 2,500 South African pilgrims are set to embark on this spiritual journey. Speaking on VOC Breakfast South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) Secretary-General Hafiz Hassan Choonara provided an update on preparations: “All preparations for Hajj start nine months before the days of […]

today13 June 2024

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SAHUC hosts second Hajj awareness roadshow in Cape Town ahead of Hajj 1445AH

By Ragheema Mclean With the auspicious season of Hajj 2024/1445AH fast approaching for Muslims across the globe, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) hosted its second Hajj Awareness roadshow at Oaklands High School in Lansdowne on Sunday. The event drew dozens of prospective Hujaaj and members of the Muslim community, serving as a crucial information session to ensure pilgrims are well-prepared for their journey. The roadshow covered diverse […]

today4 March 2024

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Over 30 Mu’tamireen left stranded at CT Airport after travel agent cancels tickets

By Ragheema Mclean Following an incident where a group of Mu'tamireen were left stranded at Cape Town International Airport last month, Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille expressed regret and condemnation for the incident. The groups travel agency, ‘New Age Travel and Tours SA’ allegedly scammed them, extracting over R40,000.00 per passenger for a promised pilgrimage to the holy lands. The agent, Shahied Davids, left over 30 people bewildered and dismayed, […]

today8 January 2024

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