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LEGAL BATTLE OVER HALAAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: WOOLWORTHS FACES COURT CASE
Retail giant Woolworths is under scrutiny as it faces a legal challenge over allegations of religious-based requirements imposed on its poultry suppliers. The matter emerged when
Pumla Mahuma, co-owner of Grandchicks PTY LTD, declined a proposed supply arrangement that required halaal-certified slaughter, citing conflict with her Christian beliefs and what she views as unfair business practice.
According to Mahuma, in August 2024, major egg supplier L Gromer PTY LTD approached Grandchicks to process its "Mleqwa" range—egg-laying chickens at the end of their production cycle. The partnership hinged on Grandchicks adopting strict halaal
procedures, which include religious rites performed by Muslim slaughterers in accordance with Islamic practice. For Mahuma, these requirements conflicted with her spiritual convictions.
“This isn’t just business—it’s a matter of faith. I cannot compromise what I believe for a contract,” she told us.
This case raises broader questions about corporate policies and religious freedom:
 Why does Woolworths, in a country where Muslims represent around 2% of the population, exclusively stock halaal-certified poultry?
 Can a secular corporation require religious compliance from suppliers, especially if not clearly driven by consumer demand?
Some observers have raised concerns about whether individual beliefs among decisionmakers could be shaping corporate strategy. The halaal certification process involves fees that may contribute to Islamic religious causes via Zakat, prompting calls for more transparency.
Mahuma has filed her case starting 16July with the Equality Court, which allows self-representation, although she may need legal counsel due to the case’s complexity. She is inviting others to stand with her in prayer as well as financial support if possible as she defends supplier autonomy and freedom of belief.
Supporters say the outcome could have wide-reaching implications for fair trade, religious diversity, and supplier rights. To learn more or show your support, feel free to reach out and we’ll connect you with Mahuma directly.
https://grandchicks.com/

Disclaimer:
This article reflects the personal experiences and viewpoints of the individuals involved. Allegations mentioned are currently before the Equality Court and are subject to legal determination. The report is intended for informational and public interest purposes only. No
statements herein should be construed as definitive claims or legal judgments. All brands and individuals referenced are presumed innocent and their inclusion is based solely on public relevance to the case. Readers are encouraged to engage respectfully and critically.

While preparing for a communion at a small group a Scripture impacted me and thought of sharing it with you. Many already know that the Passover lamb that was slaughtered in Egypt points to Christ with the blood on the sides and top of the door posts pointing to the cross, but do we realise the implications of what happened. As the angel passed through the land of Egypt striking dead all the firstborns, which according to Jewish believe was only the males based on Scriptures like Numbers 3:12-13 with Levites only being males, a few questions arose. Why did God strike the firstborn males of Egypt and what was the implication of being spared as an Israelite firstborn? When Moses was born we read in Ex.1:22 the command by the king of Egypt was to kill all the baby boys of the Israelites.
The implication of being spared was that you now belong to God. According to Num.3:12 these children were substituted to the Levite tribe, but whoever He spare now belong to Him. Now if a few thousand years later the true lamb of God was slaughtered/crucified for us as a substitute to spare us we then belong to God. If we truly belong to Him our ambitions and what we want to accomplish need to be laid down at the cross and we need to ask Him what He expects from us and where we fit into His work. It is required of us to live a holy life. That includes building the Kingdom and even that we need to be a good steward of what we buy. Halaal funds Islam. It is a simple as that. Our focus need to shift from us to Him. Gal.2:20.
We had a blessed time using unleaven bread and wine and grape juice.
We do not always realise the great importance of communion as stated in John.6:53-57. If communion represents Christ body and His blood how holy a thing is communion? I requested to the people making the unleaven bread and the grape juice to be halaal free since we know that halaal is connected to the muslim god and seen as different from the God of the bible. Keep the table of the Lord Holy. If you skipped the Scripture above which I do recommend looking up do at least look up 1Cor.10:21 which is a true eye opener. Well, have a blessed good Friday.