Home Affairs Digital Verification System Upgraded
Over the last several months, the Department of Home Affairs has been working to resolve a number of issues with system inefficiencies.
Successful Helicopter Landing on Grand Mosque’s New Helipad
In Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, the Saudi Red Crescent conducted a successful landing test of an emergency helicopter.
Highest Number of Worshippers Recorded on 27th Night of Ramadan at Grand Mosque
On Thursday night, which marked the 27th night of Ramadan, over 3.44 million worshippers attended Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.
eThekwini: R10 billion to be Injected into Infrastructure
Following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s allocation of R3.33 billion to eThekwini over the next three years for trading services reforms, the eThekwini Municipality has allocated R10 billion to water, electricity, and solid waste management infrastructure.
AI Medical Capsules Improve Healthcare at Masjid An-Nabawi
In a move to improve on-site healthcare for visitors and pilgrims in Masjid An-Nabawi, Madinah, the Madinah Health Cluster recently introduced smart AI medical capsules.
Carpets in Masjid Al-Haram Span Length of 200 Kilometres
The new, high-quality, 33,000 carpets in Masjid Al-Haram, Makkah, spans 200 kilometres in total and are used for especially busy times such as on Fridays and pilgrimage seasons.
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Madinah: New Umbrella Installations Provide Extra Relief for Worshippers
The 250 newly-installed automated umbrellas at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah adds more relief to pilgrims and visitors from the severe desert heat and sun.
‘Sustainable Ihram Initiative’ One Step Closer to Saudi Vision 2030 Green Goals
Having been announced at the Islamic Arts Biennale, the ‘Sustainable Ihram Initiative’ is the first sustainable Ihram to be launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
South African 2025/26 Budget Speech Highlights
During the South African Budget Speech presented by the Minister of Finance; Enoch Godongwana; on Wednesday this week, a total sum of R2.59 trillion was allocated for sectors such as social services and development, education, healthcare, economic development, security, and general public services, among others.
eThekwini: Municipality Seeking to Home Displaced Flood Victims
Following the recent floods that swept across the province, the National Department of Human Settlements and the eThekwini Municipality are in the process of finding suitable land to rehome displaced flood victims.
Vegetable Ban Lifted from Western Cape Exports to Botswana
After a previously imposed ban on South African produce exported to Botswana, Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the move to lift the ban for vegetable exports.
South Africa Denounces ‘Starvation’ Tactic in Gaza
On Wednesday this week, South Africa denounced Israeli tactics of ‘starvation’ by restricting aid into Gaza. This comes after Israel announced on Sunday, 2nd March, that it would freeze deliveries of aid into the territory until Hamas accepts Israel’s terms for the extension of the truce.
Expansion of Gautrain Plans Revealed
During the State of the Province Address on Monday, 24 February, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi unveiled plans to expand the Gautrain network to areas including Soweto, Fourways, Lanseria, and Mamelodi.
SA Delegation to Settle Deal in US
On Thursday this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a plan to send a delegation from Pretoria to Washington in the hopes of settling various issues between the countries.
SASSA: Over 700,000 Beneficiaries Replace Gold for Black Cards
On Thursday, Cabinet announced that over 716,900 beneficiaries have transitioned to the new Postbank Black Cards, which have replaced the gold SASSA cards.
KwaZulu-Natal: Treasury Visit Ensures Upgrades to Midmar Dam Implemented
In an effort to improve the deteriorating state of the chalets, roads, and other facilities at the popular Midmar Dam in KwaZulu-Natal, the KZN Finance Department deployed a team to ensure the upgrades are on schedule.