Thursday, 15 October 2026, marked the conclusion of the 4th Annual Global Imams & Scholars Council (GISC) retreat in Australia. As the fourth gathering of its kind, this year’s retreat was truly exceptional, filled with meaningful discussions, valuable learning opportunities, inspiring encounters, and the strengthening of bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood among imams, scholars, and community leaders from across the world.

DUDUDU, KWAZULU-NATAL – Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) recently welcomed representatives from the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA), the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL), the South African National Women’s Forum, the Department of Education and local community leadership at Thandokwethu Primary School in Dududu, KwaZulu-Natal, for a stakeholder engagement showcasing the impact of a transformative education and community development project.

The United Ulama Council (UUCSA) Municipal Elections Indaba was convened to discuss local government elections in Johannesburg from June 8 to 10. AHMED KAJEE attended the event and reports on some key insights.

As part of its commitment to social cohesion and nation-building, the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has entered into a meaningful partnership with the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL). UUCSA formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NHTKL on 27 October 2025, during the UUCSA Annual General Meeting in Cape Town. A collaborative meeting of representatives was held at the UUCSA meeting in Lenasia, Johannesburg on 1 February, 2026.