Tenders for Halal Park

The Western Cape Government

has put out two tenders as part

of its plan to grow the Halal

industry in the province.

Alan Winde, minister of

economic opportunities, last

year announced plans for the

building of a Halal Industrial

Park in the vicinity of the

airport saying that such a

specialised food hub would play

a significant role in boosting

the agro-processing sector.

Last week the province

announced it had called for a

detailed two-phase feasibility

study for a Halal Industrial

Park, including a full analysis

of the Halal industry, mapping

of potential opportunities

and the evaluation of three

proposed sites for the park, at

Stellenbosch, Klapmuts and the

Cape Town Airport.

“Once we’ve reviewed the

outcome of phase one, we’ll

decide whether to proceed with

phase two, which includes the

development of a bankable

business plan for the park

and an in-depth look at some

of our halal industry’s most

competitive sub-sectors,” he

said.

With nearly 44% of Africa

being Muslim, the Western

Cape believes that a halal hub

can significantly increase

exports into Africa.