A Press Release

 

This release is in compliance with Clause 20.6 of the Constitution of the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa adopted at the Annual General Meeting held (AGM) at Baitul Hamd, Fordsburg, on Sunday 19th September 2021, where the list of election nominees is published on the JUSA official website, for the consideration of members of the Ulama body, on the electoral roll. The list of nominees for the 2026 elective AGM which is scheduled to take place on Sunday 6 September 2026, has been confirmed by the duly appointed panel of Electoral Officers and is as follows:

 

President: Moulana Ebrahim Bham was the only nominee for the position of President. As there are no further nominees, the position of President will be uncontested.

 

First Deputy President: Moulana Ayoob Mohammed was the only nominee for the position of First Deputy President. As there are no further nominees, the position of First Deputy President will be uncontested.

 

Second Deputy President: Moulana Ebrahim Pandor was the only nominee for the position of Second Deputy President. As there are no further nominees, the position of Second Deputy President will be uncontested.

 

Secretary General: Moulana Yusuf Ismail Patel is the only nominee for the position of Secretary General. As there are no further nominees, the position of Secretary General will be uncontested.

 

First Assistant Secretary: There are three nominees for this position, namely, Moulana Ahmed Laly, Moulana Sulaimaan Mohammed Ravat and Moulana Muhammed Ahmed (Bulbulia). Elections will be held for the position of First Assistant Secretary.

 

Second Assistant Secretary: There are three nominees for this position, namely, Moulana Obeidullah Bhoja, Moulana Humayd Ali and Moulana Riyaadh Laher. Elections will be held for the position of Second Assistant Secretary.

 

Treasurer: Moulana Heider Ali Dhorat was the only nominee for the position of Treasurer. As there are no further nominees, the position of treasurer will be uncontested.

 

Assistant Treasurer: Moulana Ismail Varachia was the only nominee for the position of Assistant Treasurer. As there are no further nominees, the position of Assistant Treasurer will be uncontested.

 

The Executive Committee
Jamiatul Ulama South Africa

27 Safar 1448 / 11 August 2026