The Government of the People’s Republic of China has introduced a temporary zero-tariff scheme for 20 non-least developed countries in Africa, including South Africa. This preference scheme affects African countries which have diplomatic relations with China.

Since experiencing severe flooding, rainfall, thunderstorms, snowfall, and heavy winds across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, North West, Free State, Northern Cape, and Mpumapalanga provinces since 4 May 2026, the Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Elias Sithole, has declared these events a national disaster.

Once, Rasullullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) came to the Bani Zafar tribe (a tribe of the Ansar). While seated on the Mimbar addressing them, he said to Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (Radiyallahu Anhu), “Recite the Quran to me.”

The Farewell Sermon (Khutabatul Wida) was delivered on the 9th Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H in the ‘Unarah Valley of Mount Arafat. Delivered during his final pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ provided us with timeless ethical, legal, and spiritual guidance, highlighting gems relating to the sanctity of life, upholding the rights of others, and the obligation to follow the Quran and Sunnah. This series will highlight 5 key reflections from this address.

Extracted from the webinar, Ihsan in Action: Parenting per the Prophet ﷺ -

Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (Radiyallahu Anhu) was the first person to recite the Quran Majeed aloud in Makkah Mukarramah in front of the Quraish after the advent of Islam.

At the beginning of May 2026, the Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre’s Outreach team handed over a much needed chalkboard to the Sibonise Junior Primary School in KwaMashu, Durban. Previously the learners were deprived of a chalkboard in their classroom.

This week during bilateral talks between International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Pretoria, South Africa aimed to expand trade and investment relations and seeks to collaborate with Japan in other sectors.

In an effort to improve road safety for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, the Saudi General Authority for Roads launched the “Darbak Noor” (‘Your Path is Light’) initiative, which focuses on reducing driver fatigue and improving visibility on busy roads used by pilgrims.