​​​​The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pretoria would like to clarify that the Government of Saudi Arabia does not charge any fees from the pilgrim (the Hajj), and that the amount of the check required from the Hajj, wishing to perform the pilgrimage (Hajj), is the value of basic services (accommodation and transportation of Mina and Arafat) provided to him by the private sector, and the value of services will be collected on behalf of the providers through the unified Agents Office, which is a private sector.​