16 November 2011

South African Muslims furious at 'halal pork' scandal

South African Muslims have reacted with outrage to allegations that a leading meat importer labelled pork as halal.

The head of Cape Town-based Orion Cold Storage said he had received death threats since the allegation surfaced. He says he is the victim of a smear campaign by rival businesses.

Muslim companies have obtained a court order banning Orion from using the halal label, which means food has been prepared according to Islamic law. [BBC] Read more