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Concerns Voiced Over Halaal and Non-Halaal Product Placement at Woolworths

By Kouthar Sambo A recent video shared with VOC News has raised concerns about the placement of Halaal and non-Halaal products in Woolworths stores. The video highlights a potential issue of "cross-contamination," sparking discussions within the Muslim community. The Situation In the video, Halaal meat products are seen placed near non-Halaal products on the shelves of Woolworths in Constantia. The person recording the video is shown questioning what appears to […]

today14 March 2025

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The MJCHT: “Halaal chicken was found in a fridge among non-halaal meat, and we do not promote this type of displaying of halaal meat”

By Kouthar Sambo Following an image circulating regarding a single Halaal chicken located among unhalal (not kosher) meat, the Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) has come forward to respond to the matter. Speaking on VOC's Drive Time show on Tuesday, Chief Operations Officer of the MJCHT, Moulana Zakariyah Philander, explained the certification process. "The supermarkets apply to us for certification, whether its a bakery, butcher, hot foods counter or […]

today1 May 2024

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MJC fatwa committee deems Measels vaccine ‘halaal’

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) Fatwa Committee has declared the latest measles vaccine permissible. This comes after an infographic doing the rounds on social media was published by the Jamiatul Ulama KZN claiming otherwise. The confusion stems as an ingredient included in the vaccine ‘porcine gelatin’ contains pork. According to the MJC Fatwa Committee, the ingredient undergoes a metamorphic process which expels all traces of pig. […]

today23 February 2023

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Halal Tourism Association of South Africa launches in CPT

VOC The Halal Tourism Association of South Africa is on a mission to become the country's "voice" of halal, by facilitating a well-rounded transition into the lucrative market. Several stakeholders gathered for the companies' official launch at the Capetonian Hotel on Wednesday evening. Speakers emphasised the pivotal position of Cape Town in the Western Cape as a key hub of Muslim friendly tourism. Travellers are becoming increasingly concerned with halal […]

today15 September 2022

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MJCHT on Bacon flavoured Melrose: “Dit is nie die regte ding nie”

The Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) has reassured the Muslim community that the entire production line of Melrose cheese spread is halaal. This follows a photograph making the rounds on social media platforms of a jar of so-called bacon flavored Melrose cheese accompanied by a MJC stamp. The photographs have caused an uproar in the local Muslim community.   “We have read many comments on this issue especially on […]

today2 March 2020

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Halaal labelling error causes concern

The Muslim Judicial Council’s Halaal Trust (MJCHT) investigated a complaint from a consumer in which one of its labels was used on a non-halaal sandwich at Fedics, Sanlam Head office. The error occurred when a student that served her interim training period in the Halaal unintentionally labelled the incorrect product without the knowledge of her supervisor. “We had been in contact with Fedics and they profusely apologize for the error […]

today6 November 2017

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