On Saturday, August 2, 2025, UUCSA UUCSA Sub-Committee for Same Sex Attraction and Gender Diaspora held a landmark outreach programme at Jam'Eyyatul Qurra' School in Cape Town, addressing the pressing challenges of the gender crisis facing our communities. The event was conducted under the auspices of the Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) in conjunction with other bodies who brought together a dedicated team of experts, youth leaders, and community members.

UUCSA is concerned that the draft Marriage Bill, which unifies various marriage laws, fails to address Muslim needs. They plan to engage the Home Affairs Minister on issues like nikah officiation, marriage age, and polygamy.

Lenasia, South Africa – The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) recently held its first Board meeting for the year on the 19th and 20th of February 2024 in Lenasia.

In this paper we look at the constitutionality of the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill (the Bill) and how it affects the freedom of religion and freedom of speech rights of the Muslim community as it relates to LGBTQIA+ persons.