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URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Please be advised that CHIPPEWA SPUR situated at The Atrium, Overport, Durban is certified Halaal by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT). Malicious rumours suggesting that the store is not Halaal are totally unfounded and false!!! The store is Muslim owned and has been certified Halaal since its opening. URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Please be advised that BOM Russians and Supplies in Komatipoort , Mpumalanga, are NOT NIHT certified and are fraudulently using the NIHT Halaal logo on their products. Kindly refrain from purchasing!!! ANNOUNCEMENT Please be advised that Denova Juices situated in Louis Trichardt are now certified Halaal by the NIHT. AnnouncementPlease be advised that Adega Express Woodmead is no longer certified Halaal by the NIHT. AnnouncementKrispy Kreme Doughnuts situated at The Zone Shopping Mall in Rosebank is certified Halaal by the NIHT. Please be advised that NO Alcohol or gelatine is used in the manufacture of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT SPICE ROUTE TRADING COMPANY (PTY) LTD & SPICE ROUTE PACKERS (MR. MANIE BEAGUIAR), has fraudulently used the NIHT logo on his spices. Muslims are urged NOT to purchase or utilise any of these spices since they are NOT certified Halaal. Download

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Kindly be advised that the below stores are no longer certiifed Halaal by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) :- Meet Us At The Grill – Trade Route Mall Lenasia – Store Closed Down KFC Stanger – 122 Hullet Street – Change Of Ownership For any further queries please do not hesitate to contact our offices. URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Kindly be advised that as of the 1st of March 2014 NANDOS MAPONYA MALL, SOWETO will no longer be Halaal certified by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) due to change of ownership.For any further quries please do not hesitate to contact the NIHT. URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Kindly be advised that copies of Halaal certificates are being displayed on the MSC Cruise Line’s departing from Durban. Muslim consumers are urge to exercise caution as the kitchens and meals on board the ship are NOT HALAAL certified by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT). CERTIFICATION WITHDRAWAL26 March 2014 Kindly be advised that the below companies Halaal certification has been revoked with immediate effect due to breach of Shariah requirements:- ASHOKA FAST FOODS CATERING – Kyalami DIAMOND L ABATTOIR & CUTS – Bronkhorstspruit CERTIFICATION WITHDRAWL Kindly be advised that theHalaal certification for the BUTCHERY inside WENDYWOOD SPAR has been revoked as of the 10th of April 2014 due to change of ownership. CERTIFICATION WITHDRAWL Kindly be advised that the Halaal certification of UNCLE FAOUZI’S LEBANESE FOODS situated in LADIUM has been terminated as of the 13th of May 2014. Kindly exercise restraint!!! CERTIFICATION WITHDRAWL Kindly be advised that the Halaal certification of NYAMA & CHIPS situated in LENASIA has been terminated as of the 15th of May 2014 due to change of ownership. Muslim consumers are urged to Kindly exercise restraint!!! URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Kindly be advised that SHAIK BUTCHERY inside the FRUIT n VEG CITY SPRINGFIELD, HOMECENTRE is no longer certified Halaal by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT). ANNOUNCEMENT 18-07-2014 / 20 Ramadaan 1435 Kindly be advised that CHIPPEWA SPUR situated in THE ATRIUM MALL in Durban is HALAAL certified by the National Independent Halaal Trust(NIHT). ANNOUNCEMENT29-07-2014 / 2nd Shawaal 1435 Kindly be advised that the COPPER CHIMNEY FAMILY RESTAURANTS situated in Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal have been certified as Halaal by the National Independent Halaal Trust(NIHT). ANNOUNCEMENT01-08-2014 / 5th Shawaal 1435 Kindly be advised that NANDOS BETHLEHEM situated at Corner Muller & Hospital Street is NO LONGER HALAAL CERTIFIED by the National Independent Halaal Trust(NIHT) as of the 1st of August 2014 due to change of ownership. URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT11-08-2014 / 15th Shawwal 1435 Kindly be advised that the USN PHEDRA-CUT LAVA STICKS CHERRY & USN PHEDRA-CUT LAVA STICKS ORANGE is currently Not Halaal suitable as it contains HARAAM animal derived ingredients. The National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) along with USN are working towards getting the above products Halaal suitable and you will be notified as soon as this happens. ANNOUNCEMENT20-08-2014 / 24th Shawwal 1435Kindly be advised that all NANDOS Sauces and Marinades are Halaal certified by the National Independnet Halaal Trust (NIHT) and do not contain any non Halaal ingredients. ANNOUNCEMENT25-08-2014 / 29th Shawwal 1435Kindly be advised that CALTRATE PLUS TABLETS manufactured by PFIZER CONSUMER HEALTHCARE has been certified Halaal by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) and does not contain any GELATIN. CERTIFICATION WITHDRAWL08-10-2014 / 20th Dhul Qa’ida 1435 Kindly be advised that the Halaal certification of SMOOCH SANDTON situated in SANDTON CITY SHOPPING MALL has been terminated as of the 08th of October 2014. Kindly exercise restraint!!! ANNOUNCEMENT 3rd November 2014Please be advised that Nando’s Malibongwe Drive, 1 Appletons Market, Randburg, will no longer be certified Halaal as of the 4th of November 2014. For any queries please contact our offices. Download

Announcement Kindly be advised that Papa e Mama (PnM) Food situated in Glenvista, Gauteng is NO LONGER CERTIFIED HALAAL by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT). Consumers beware that the following company, viz: Boastful Butcher Meatilicious CC, P.O. Box 1421, Verulum, 4340, Tel. No.: 082 786 8968, is NOT certified by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) and is fraudulently utilising the logo of the NIHT. Announcement Kindly be advised that as of the 1st of March 2013, the following Nando’s stores in the Pretoria area, will no longer be certified Halaal by the NIHT due to change of ownership: *NANDO’S ROOIHUISKRAAL (REDS MALL) *NANDO’S HATFIELD NANDO’S ZAMBEZI Announcement The National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT) is proud to announce that the CANDEREL and EQUAL range of products have been certified Halaal. Canderel RED – Sticks & Tablets Canderel Yellow – Sticks & Tablets Canderel Green – Sticks & Tablets Canderel Chocolates Equal Sticks ANNOUNCEMENT – 1st March 2013The NIHT is proud to announce that Nando’s in the Cresta Shopping Mall (JHB) has been certified Halaal. ANNOUNCEMENT – 1st March 2013 Kindly be advised that the below Ultimate Sports Nutrition (USN) products have been certified Halaal by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT). USN Fast Grow Anabolic (Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla) USN Diet Fuel Ultralean (Chocolate, Strawberry,Vanilla) USN Creatine Transport (Orange, Fruit Fusion) KELLOGG’S PRODUCTS Muslim consumers are advised to look out for the NIHT Halaal logo on Kellogg’s products that they purchase. Imported products brought into the country by different importers may not be certified by the NIHT and these products will not bear our HALAAL logo. ANNOUNCEMENT The National Independent Halaal Trust is proud to announce that SMOOCH LENASIA situated at Signet Terrace, is certified Halaal. ANNOUNCEMENT The National Independent Halaal Trust is proud to announce that CHIPPEWA SPUR situated at The Atrium, Overport is cerified Halaal. URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT Kindly be advised that the below NANDOS stores are no longer certified Halaal by the National Independent Halaal Trut(NIHT). Nandos Gardens – 42 Kloof Street Nandos Tygervalley – Shop 568 Tygervalley Centre Nandos Mitchels Plain – Shop 52 THe Liberty Promenade Centre Nandos Rondebosch – Shop 20 Rondebosch Village For any further queries please do not hesitate to contact our offices URGENTANNOUNCEMENT Kindly be advised that as of the 1st of November 2013 the below mentioned oulets are no loger Halaal certified by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT). EL TORO ABATTOIR – SENEKAL RANCH GRAIN BEEF t/a FRESH MEAT PACKERS – OLIFANTSFONTEIN For any further queries do not hesitate to contact the NIHT. ANNOUNCEMENT The National Independent Halaal Trust is proud to announce that WAKABERRY BENONI situated at Oaksfield Shopping Centre, is certified Halaal. Download

Date: 12 May 2012 Please be aware that LONG IRON MEATS (Silver Blade Abattoir) based in Klerksdorp, is no longer certified Halaal by the NIHT. Slaughter has been discontinued at the abattoir. Kindly be advised that Nando’s Maponya Mall, situated at Shop 154, Maponya Mall, Soweto, is now certified Halaal by the NIHT. Karims Butchery and Supermarket situated at Corner Bezuidenhout Street & Bertrams Road – Troyeville Is Not Halaal certified by the NIHT and has fraudulently displayed the NIHT logo on their window. Muslims are urged to abstain from frequenting the above mentioned outlet. Kindly be advised that Fouries Drift Abattoir situated in Fouries Drift Farm District, Heilbron is no longer certified Halaal by the WMBA/NIHT. Download

Date: 21 April 2013 After an in-depth audit of all ingredients used in the manufacture of the Snowflake Easy Mix Range of products, we are pleased to announce that they are Halaal compliant and have been certified as such by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NIHT). Future packaging will bear the NIHT Halaal logo, but until such time, the certified products can be identified by the Best Before Date starting from the 30th of March 2013. An earlier expiry date will indicate that the product was manufactured prior to Halaal certification. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries. Download

Date: 25 November 2011 A malicious Blackberry message is being circulated which claims that Orion Cold Storage is a supplier to Nando’s. This message, which emanates from an anonymous source, is a hoax and is completely untrue. Neither the NIHT, nor Nando’s have ever dealt with Orion. We furthermore assure the Muslim public, that all chickens supplied to our Halaal certified stores emanate from local Halaal certified suppliers. Absolutely no imported chickens or chicken products are bought or sold by Nando’s South Africa. Download

Date: 01 November 2010 The NIHT is aware of the fraudulent labeling of box meat as Halaal by a Cape Town based company. This company is not certified Halaal. The necessary steps including legal are presently being pursued. AS A POLICY THE NIHT DOES NOT APPROVE IMPORTED MEAT PRODUCTS. We have in the past made announcements to this effect. Muslim Consumers are urged and warned not to accept Halaal labels on face value. For any further issues concerning this or other Halaal issues please feel free to contact the NIHT. Download

Date 04 April 2010 Woolworths has introduced a Halaal Certified gelatine in the following yoghurt variants: Whilst there is a difference of opinion amongst Ulama regarding gelatin, the gelatin in question is certified Halaal based on the opinion and fataawa of majority of Mufti’s including Mufti A.K. Hoosen (Channel Islam), Mufti Afzal Elias (Jamiat), Mufti Radaaul-Haq (Darul Uloom Zakariyya), Mufti Qassim Seema (Darul Uloom Newcastle), Mufti Akbar Hazarvi (Darul Uloom Pretoria), Mufti Taqi Usmani (Pakistan), Mufti Burhanuddien (Nadwatul Ulama India), Sheik Hawari (Lecturer Damascus University) as well as Prof. (Dr’s) Loonat, Bhika. Muslim Consumers can be rest assured that the yoghurts certified by the NIHT is fit for Muslim Consumption. Please refer to the labels for more information. Download

Date: 02 January 2010 Please be advised that Montego Marinades are no longer certified Halaal by the NIHT. Please desist from consuming. Download