There is a general misunderstanding as to how the umrah industry in South Africa operates, according to the president of the South African Travel and Haj Operators Association (Sathoa), Sedick Steenkamp. The local hajj and umrah fraternity has often faced scrutiny from the community over the manner in which the[…]
South African hujaaj are being denied access to low-cost haj packages because of a monopoly run by local tour operators, according to a prominent community activist. Recent press reports in Saudi Arabia indicate the availability of more affordable packages within the kingdom, which are targeted at those who finds themselves[…]
Cape Town – Nomsa Vumazonke buys two loaves of bread every day. She lives in Philippi with her three children and four grandchildren, and after making sandwiches for them says there is nothing left for her to eat. “Bread is too expensive. It’s very hard. I have to buy bread[…]
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