Masjid an-Nabawi: Over 8,000 Students Memorised the Qur’an in 2025
In the Department of Quran and Sunnah Education’s annual report for 2025, 8,335 students were revealed to have completed the memorisation of the Qur’an under Masjid an-Nabawi’s supervision.
2025 Matric Results to be Published Next Week
On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the Class of 2025 matric results will be published in accredited newspapers nationwide.
Two Holy Mosques Awarded for Prestigious Service Provided
Last week, the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques earned the Bronze Award, recognising its excellent services to pilgrims.
Massive Energy Boost Expected for Durban Through Port
In light of the rising costs of utility and living in Durban, the Transnet National Ports Authority has recently agreed to a R1.4 billion project that intends to inject long-term job opportunities, as well as ongoing construction plans at the Port of Durban.
High Court Allows Newspaper Publishing of Matric Results
This week, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has welcomed the decision by the High Court to publish matric results in newspapers, as was the nation’s regular practice.
Eastern Cape: Empowering Women and Youth Through Agriculture Initiative
This week, the Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe, distributed a slab roller, two walking tractors, 30 industrial sewing machines, and a pottery wheel to the Zwelitsha Village, Matatiele.
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Formal Welcome of the South African Muslim Council as UUCSA Member
In the first week of December 2025, the UUCSA formally welcomed the South African Muslim Council (SAMC) as their 12th fully-fledged member of the Ulama body.
South Africa’s Largest-Ever Private Rail Investment Acquired
With a value of R3.4 billion, South Africa has secured it’s largest-ever freight train investment, increasing its rail capacity to serve local industries.
Tourism Boom Expected From Table Mountain Cableway
This year, South Africa recorded over 7.6 million international tourists within the first nine months of 2025, marking this festive season one the country’s strongest for the tourism sector. This is an increase of more than one million compared to 2023.
Indonesia Floods Leave Millions Affected
Following the heavy monsoon rains and cyclones that have affected several parts of Asia this week, in Indonesia alone, 3.2 million people have suffered displacement and damages, leaving 2,600 injured. On Tuesday, the death toll on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island was 708, with over 500 missing.
School Smartphone Ban Passed in Chile
On Tuesday this week, Chile approved a law that will ban the use of non-emergency phone usage by students in school.
Over 5 Million Pilgrims Performed Umrah During Second Quarter of 2025
According to the Saudi General Authority for Statistics, 5.44 million pilgrims were recorded to have performed Umrah during the second quarter of 2025; of this number, 4.12 million were domestic.
Recent Floods Dispatch Human Settlements Team to Affected Families
In light of the recent heavy rains that caused damage to infrastructure in the Umshwati Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, Human Settlements Minister Themi Simelane dispatched a team to help and provide for affected residents.
New Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal Launched
On Monday this week, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber announced the launch of the newest innovative Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, which aims to serve South Africans abroad, verifying, confirming, and processing their citizenship status.
Saudi Arabia Holds Record for Longest Straight Road in the World
Holding a Guinness World Record, Saudi Arabia’s Highway 10 is the world’s longest straight road in the world. It is 240 kilometres long, and spans through the Arabian Desert.
Rural Eastern Cape Communities Benefit from Water Project
This week, the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture delivered water infrastructure alongside other agricultural tools to rural communities in Nqanqarhu, in which residents have been battling with limited resources.