Joe retweeted
sometimes you don’t realise how deeply jealousy has surrounded and affected you until you look back, especially if it’s been from a young age coming from people you loved. you become immune to it at some point and yeah, that may protect you, but it hides the hurt which can be a gift and a curse. so recognise it, but never let it make you doubt yourself. use it as fuel to keep becoming.
Joe retweeted
Tomorrow I will once again tackle Islamic Banking Products from the big banks which are exclusive...
Its an interesting system that somewhat excludes 96% of South Africans from unique banking perks.
Joe retweeted
#Halaal is not only being found at your local Shoprite or Spur, there is also Halaal banking which is banking that operates in accordance with Islamic law (Shariah). Meaning Sharia law is already in South Africa and makes me wonder why we now have 2 separate laws in a country where we are supposed to be governed by one law. I don't think other religions are offered that. We are always told that your religious laws are not above the laws of the land. But, we have seen that through #Halaal Sharia law is alive and well.
So, what does Halaal banking entail?
1. No Interest (Riba): Charging or paying fixed interest is strictly prohibited. Money cannot generate money on its own without underlying economic activity. Standard bank, FNB, and Absa will demand that you pay interest for loans and qoute the law and business model practices. Little did you know that you just had to be Muslim, ask for Shariah banking and you will never pay for interest on anything.
2. Risk-Sharing: Instead of shifting all risk to the borrower, the bank and the client share business risks, profits, and losses. This one shocked me. The bank basically cushions the borrower whilst the rest of us get our properties repossessed.
Here are some common banking products:
1. Murabaha (Cost-Plus Sale): The bank buys an asset (such as a car or equipment) and sells it to you at an agreed-upon, transparent markup, which you pay back in installments rather than paying interest.
2. Diminishing Musharaka (Declining Partnership): Commonly used for property and home finance. The bank and you jointly own the property, and you pay rent on the bank's share while gradually buying out their portion until you own it outright. Basically you won't have to worry that much about the interest rate unlike the rest of us who are never given this option.
So, my question is this: if according to some comments on X that say Halaal is okay for non Muslims, why then do banks not offer us Halaal banking? Imagine the money we would have saved in interest payments. Or is it a case of wanting us to pay the Halaal food/item tax but, finding us unworthy of benefiting from Halaal savings? I wonder how do the banks justify this?
Joe retweeted
A lot of people think someone like me is over-reacting over the #Halaal certification topic since Muslims have been in this country for years. Some believe it is simply a food/item safety protocol that Muslims conduct to make sure that the food we eat is healthy and won't make us sick. That isn't what halaal certification is. So, am going to do a little summary of its main components.
1. Halaal means anything that is considered permissable in Islam as per the Quaran and Hadiths. It is a religious requirement, a component of Sharia Law which is the legal component of the Islamic religion. As a Muslim you can't engage with non halaal/haraam items be they food, music, certain books, clothing, household items etc. Sharia law and therefore halaal requirements shouldn't impact non Muslims. That's not islamaphobic or disrespectful to muslims, it is our religious right as non Muslims which the constitution protects.
2. Halaal entails the slashing of an animal's neck whilst it is alive and leaving them to bleed out. The person tasked to do this must be muslim as he must recite a prayer which includes Allah Akbar as they face Mecca. This is a problem if you belong to a different faith because now you are complicit in idol worship without knowing, which again, is a violation of non muslim religious rights. Other items must not have a trace of alcohol or pork derivative which is why 60-80% of items on the shelves of Shoprite/ Checkers, Woolies etc end up having to be Halaal acredited because if halaal foods come in contact with non halaal items they become contaminated. Meaning your toilet paper, juice, and even water must be subjected to these Muslim religious rituals without your consent.
3. Halaal isn't a standard for food safety in scientific terms which some think it is. It's not checking for bacteria or viruses or germs. It is simply making sure that pork and alcohol aren't ingredients or have not come into contact with the item or any ingredient that makes the item, therefore if you wanted bacon you will get macon etc. For food standards we have ISO standards that are used world wide and are scientific and make sure that our food and the household items we use are safe. That doesn't require a prayer to Allah facing Mecca. So, why make it a standard in a majority Christian country?
4. Halaal isn't free. The retailers pay for that certification and the cost is passed down to us the consumers. In a country with high unemployment and food insecurity it is curious as to why 98.8% of us non Muslims are subjected to this Halaal tax that we didn't ask for and frankly can't afford.
I don't care if Muslims want Halaal. It is their religious right protected by the constitution. I care however that 80% of the things I buy with my money is offered in a religious ritual to a god I don't prescribe to. I care that I am basically taxed to have Halaal shoved down my throat when I never asked for it nor need it. Non muslims, who are the majority must also be respected by Muslims and retailers. We are after all the majority and therefore the lionshare of your domestic revenue stream.
This is CRYSTAL CLEAR
From @MakhosiSthembi
Joe retweeted
For those who are wondering why the #Halaal topic is such a big deal not only regarding the food you eat, but also on job creation here is a summary of The Khayelitsha District Hospital catering tender in the Western Cape and why it matters:
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness advertised a three-year catering contract, with a closing date of 13 February 2026. The tender required the successful contractor to apply for Halaal certification within two weeks of occupying the hospital premises. It also specified Halaal requirements for meals prepared for Muslim patients.
This prompted a public dispute as the Khayelitsha Caterers Forum argued that compulsory certification could exclude local businesses and raised concerns about religious freedom and fairness. More so, when more than 90% of the community served was non-Muslim.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said its responsibility was to provide safe, dignified and appropriate care, including meals meeting diverse dietary, medical and religious requirements. But, how is only offering one dietary requirement diverse? It doesn't make sense.
The Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust argued that Halaal certification is a food-preparation and handling standard that enables Muslim patients to eat hospital meals; it does not require non-Muslims to adopt Islam. But, no one said that it does make anyone Muslim who isn't. The argument is that it violates our religious rights and is being shoved down our throats because no one is offered alternatives. We are asked if we want vegan or non vegan meals. No one asks if we want Halaal or non halaal.
The constitutional concern with this whole #Halaal certification is that non Muslims are not being given alternatives because of their sincerely held beliefs. It's Halaal or nothing else. No one asks the patients at Khayelitsha hospital if they want it or would prefer non halaal. The decision is made for them ...for us.
The other issue is on businesses, especially small businesses. They lose these life changing opportunities because of a certificate and a practice that for the majority goes against their own religious beliefs. In our country with such high unemployment why is that being allowed? Why not have a separate caterer for the small Muslim population and then allow the small businesses to handle the rest? Everyone wins in that case. People need the jobs and business opportunities and this practice is contributing to the high unemployment in our country.
Joe retweeted
A lot of people think someone like me is over-reacting over the #Halaal certification topic since Muslims have been in this country for years. Some believe it is simply a food/item safety protocol that Muslims conduct to make sure that the food we eat is healthy and won't make us sick. That isn't what halaal certification is. So, am going to do a little summary of its main components.
1. Halaal means anything that is considered permissable in Islam as per the Quaran and Hadiths. It is a religious requirement, a component of Sharia Law which is the legal component of the Islamic religion. As a Muslim you can't engage with non halaal/haraam items be they food, music, certain books, clothing, household items etc. Sharia law and therefore halaal requirements shouldn't impact non Muslims. That's not islamaphobic or disrespectful to muslims, it is our religious right as non Muslims which the constitution protects.
2. Halaal entails the slashing of an animal's neck whilst it is alive and leaving them to bleed out. The person tasked to do this must be muslim as he must recite a prayer which includes Allah Akbar as they face Mecca. This is a problem if you belong to a different faith because now you are complicit in idol worship without knowing, which again, is a violation of non muslim religious rights. Other items must not have a trace of alcohol or pork derivative which is why 60-80% of items on the shelves of Shoprite/ Checkers, Woolies etc end up having to be Halaal acredited because if halaal foods come in contact with non halaal items they become contaminated. Meaning your toilet paper, juice, and even water must be subjected to these Muslim religious rituals without your consent.
3. Halaal isn't a standard for food safety in scientific terms which some think it is. It's not checking for bacteria or viruses or germs. It is simply making sure that pork and alcohol aren't ingredients or have not come into contact with the item or any ingredient that makes the item, therefore if you wanted bacon you will get macon etc. For food standards we have ISO standards that are used world wide and are scientific and make sure that our food and the household items we use are safe. That doesn't require a prayer to Allah facing Mecca. So, why make it a standard in a majority Christian country?
4. Halaal isn't free. The retailers pay for that certification and the cost is passed down to us the consumers. In a country with high unemployment and food insecurity it is curious as to why 98.8% of us non Muslims are subjected to this Halaal tax that we didn't ask for and frankly can't afford.
I don't care if Muslims want Halaal. It is their religious right protected by the constitution. I care however that 80% of the things I buy with my money is offered in a religious ritual to a god I don't prescribe to. I care that I am basically taxed to have Halaal shoved down my throat when I never asked for it nor need it. Non muslims, who are the majority must also be respected by Muslims and retailers. We are after all the majority and therefore the lionshare of your domestic revenue stream.
*VIRAL HALAL VIDEO: SONGEZO ZIBI DEBUNKS CLAIMS*
A woman's viral video alleging that South Africa's Muslim minority is imposing halal food on the Christian majority has sparked widespread criticism.
*Songezo Zibi, leader of RISE Mzansi, challenges these claims* in this video. @SongezoZibi
Prominent voices, including *Phumzile van Damme and Redi Tlhabi*, have also challenged the narrative, while *News24 has published a detailed fact-check* exposing misconceptions surrounding halal certification.
Concerns have also been raised about attempts to import divisive religious narratives into South Africa.
Joe retweeted
Watching iziNgane zeSthembu and I'm actually starting to feel sorry for uLwandle.
I think he may be challenged in thinking & processing, and what's being asked of him is overwhelming.
I'm not an expert in neurodivergence, but he looks like someone on the spectrum.
He really needs help. To get rid of uKhwezi. To get a decent woman. And to generally manage his life better.
I'm reminded of South Africans who keep voting for corrupt, greedy, bloodthirsty & liars... at which point do we actually acknowledge that many voters may not have the intellectual capacity to decide intelligently?
At which point do we intervene & actually help voters or stop them from voting, to protect them from themselves?!
uLwandle has been upsetting me lately with this rubbish of proposing to uKhwezi... but today, I actually really felt sorry for him.
I don't think intwana is okay. And I think his issues need serious intervention. 💔
cc Forrest Gump
Joe retweeted
AKA wafela amasimba.
[JUST IN] #AneleTembeInquest
A toxicologist, who’s asked not to be named, has told the inquest that traces of cocaine, alcohol, anti depressants, anti psychotic medication & mood stabiliser were found in Anele Tembe’s stomach, blood, and eyes during analysis @NtuthuzeloNene
Joe retweeted
Cruz Africa been tw0 packs of ass (bottom level of wack) from day one, he just pay some kids to hype his wack shxt. s/o to Zille for standing on Business!
🚨 Cruz Africa is about to square up with the Bantweezies 👀
Catch today’s episode of #SpreadingHumours as Cruz finally gets the chance to address the hosts 📍 and it seems like their not willing to take this lying down 📈 and Zille speaks on Tsaka’s arrest 🚔 not forgetting the rave about MySols interview 🫡
Catch today’s premiere at 3pm 🕒 on YouTube 🔴
