Food Safety

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Government Inspects 200,000 Spaza Shops, Closes 1,000

CAPE TOWN – Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced that government inspectors have examined over 200,000 spaza shops and closed 1,000 outlets since launching food safety interventions following recent food-borne illness deaths. Speaking at Parliament on Thursday, Ntshavheni emphasized the inspections
December 5, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on spaza shop related deaths Picture Linda Mthombeni

SA food poisoning deaths prompt national address

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver a national address as the country grapples with a wave of food poisoning deaths linked to local shops. Government officials say 23 children have died and 441 suspected food poisoning cases have been
November 13, 2024