Al Jama-ah’s President and Deputy Minister of Social Development Hon Ganief Hendricks addresses supporters in Amstelhof Ward 27, Paarl. MPL WC Maulana Galil Brinkhuis, Cassiema Du Plessis Ward 27 Candidate Councillor and Cll Ahmed Stulweni was also present to campaign for the by elections scheduled to take place on 23 July 2025.
The AL JAMA-AH winning team are campaigning for the by election scheduled to take place on the 16th July in the Ngqushwa Municipality, Eastern Cape
AL JAMA-AH hosted a successful youth indaba in Tshwane on the 28th June at the Saulsville indoor arena in Atteridgeville.
25 June 2025
TO ALL MEDIA HOUSES
PRESS RELEASE
AL JAMA-AH’s President leads South African delegation at International conference on reviewing drug legislation on synthetic drugs:
Al Jama-ah Party’s President, Hon Ganief Hendricks, in his capacity as Deputy Minister of Social Development, is currently leading a four-person South African delegation at the International Conference in Vienna on the reviewing of drug legislation on synthetic drugs.
The two-day conference which is organised by the United Nation’s on Drugs
and Crime aims to settle legislation on the prevention, treatment and access to drugs. In his presentation, Hendricks alerted the Conference that children head up organised crime after inheriting drug empires and being the ‘shooters in drug wars.
“Although there have been children jailed for such criminal activities, we believe
that these children should not be send to jail which is in compliance with international law and recommended legislation,” Hendricks said. His statement on behalf of South Africa to more than 100 counties, was received with wide applause singling out President Cyril Ramaphosa’s insistence on evidence-based interventions.
He emphasised that South Africa does not incarcerate children in conflict with the law for the possession of drugs; it refers them to diversion programmes tailored to the offences committed in accordance with the Child Justice Act.
Hendricks has the Ministerial delegation for drugs and substance abuse in the country following decades of work on the ground for interventions to deal with drug use, treatment and the prevention thereof.
Issued by Asghar Khan on behalf of Al Jama-ah
For media enquiries contact:
Nisa Hendricks (Media and Marketing Manager)
Cell: 082 613 1917
Al jama-ah is proud to announce that honourable Imraan Moosa has officially taken up his seat in parliament as the party’s new member of parliament and will serve as the leader of Al Jama-ah in the National Assembly.
Honourable Moosa’s ascension comes after a period of selfless sacrifice and dedicated service as a councillor in the City of Johannesburg.
Honourable Moosa continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to the cause and mission of Al Jama-ah. With a proven track record of leadership and ground-level impact, including four consecutive electoral victories in Lenasia, he will not only lead the party’s efforts in parliament but also spearhead its growth and ward-level wins nationwide.
We are confident that under his leadership in parliament, Al Jama-ah will continue to advance its values of justice, service delivery, and ethical governance, while expanding its influence across the country
Hon Ganief Hendricks led a high level delegation of Al Jama-ah to a stakeholder engagement with the leadership of the Imam Development Program, Iqra Trust, WAMY and Islamic Relief.
Asghar Khan delivered a presentation on Al Jama-ah and the 2026 road map. Khan further implored the house to encourage Muslims and imams in particular to get involved and contest local government elections.
Al Jama-ah National Chairperson, Professor Muhammed Haron further expounded on the need for imams to be involved in politics.
Hon Ganief Hendricks gave an update on the delegations that Al Jama-ah has been entrusted with through the GNU including informing the forum about his role as a Deputy Minister.
