Halaal Certifying Bodies
The major Haalal certifying Bodies (HCB’s) were invited to a meeting held under the auspices of UUCSA. The purpose was to identify one ‘bite-size’ project that will help create synergy among HCB’s.
Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural and Religious communities (CRL)
The CRL Rights Commission is a constitutional institution established to strengthen constitutional democracy. This Commission was established to protect and promote the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities, with a mandate that is achievable through a proactive and reactive approach.
South African National Editors Forum (SANEF)
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) is a body representing editors of newspapers, and of digital and broadcasting platforms in South Africa. It strives to champion media freedom and the protection of journalists under threat.
Minister of State Security
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss reckless pronouncements made by ‘security experts’ on the establishment of ISIS cells in South Africa. One such example that appeared in the media was:
Meeting with Muslim Burial Organizations
The invitation to the various Muslim Burial Organizations (MBO’s) read as follows: