Star Meats

Star Meats butchery owner closes the business. Photo: Star Meats/ Facebook

Durban’s Star Meats owner shuts doors after assassination attempt

Star Meats owner Riaz Jalal released a statement to announce the shutting of this multiple-awarding butchery in Overport, Durban.

Star Meats

Star Meats butchery owner closes the business. Photo: Star Meats/ Facebook

Durban’s Star Meats has closed shop after the owner survived an assassination attempt among other threats.

STAR MEATS OWNER EXPLAINS THE REASONS FOR IMMEDIATE SHUT DOWN

On Monday, 6 March, Star Meats owner Riaz Jalal released a statement to announce the shutting of this multiple-awarding butchery in Overport.

The statement read:

Dear stakeholders and valued clients

It is with regret that I inform you that we have been left with no option but to shut our doors of Star Meats

I took over the business in September 2022 in good faith with vigour and enthusiasm but unfortunately was not made aware of some factors of my purchase. As a result, the last 30 months have been challenging as I have to deal with historical labour issues, creditors and many other issues that were not disclosed at the time of purchase.

It is now public knowledge that we have been trying to fight back against a smear campaign aimed at discrediting our operations, staff and reputation. Through it all, I continue to fight back to save the livelihood of 200 people that are dependent on the business for their daily sustenance.

However, after the recent attempt on my life, the situation has become untenable. It has not been an easy decision and my concern for the staff who stood by us to fight the smear campaign remains our priority while we try to address the legal matters.

Thank you for your support throughout our time and the kindness shown as we tried our best to address the untruths at destroying us.

All the best and may Almighty keep you safe.

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The full statement by Riaz Jalal, owner of Star Meats in Durban. Photo: Star Meats/ Facebook.

WHO IS BEHIND ENDING THE LIFE OF THE BUTCHERY BOSS

The smear campaign the Star Meats owner refers to stems from allegations that he sold rotten meat and mixed beef and mutton products – an act contrary to the butchery’s core value of providing top-quality fresh and frozen Halaal meat with exceptional service to local and international clients.

It is unclear whether Jalal has opened a case following an attempt on his life.

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This is a developing story.