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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Foodborne Illness

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In S.A, Gauteng Health MEC to Lead Engagement on Food Safety

In South Africa, Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will lead a multi-stakeholder engagement in Soweto this afternoon, focused on compliance and enforcement of food safety measures. The country is currently battling a foodborne illness outbreak. Over 20 children have died in Gauteng due to suspected food poisoning linked to spaza shops. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the MEC will also conduct inspections at local spaza shops and supermarkets to […]

todayNovember 26, 2024 17

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South Africa’s Rise Mzansi Warns Against Misuse of Public Funds Amid National Disaster Declaration

South Africa's Rise Mzansi has warned against the misuse of public funds following the declaration of foodborne illnesses as a national disaster. These illnesses have already claimed 22 lives with a total of 890 cases reported. Rise Mzansi spokesperson Mabine Seabe has urged Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, to set up systems that prevent politicians and officials from looting public funds during the disaster:  

todayNovember 22, 2024 14

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In South Africa: Grade R Learner Dies After Snack Incident in Soweto

  S.A's Gauteng Education Department has confirmed the death of a Grade R learner from Dumezweni Primary in Diepkloof, Soweto, while three other learners were taken to hospital with similar symptoms after consuming snacks. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona says MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed condolences to the family and wished the sick learners a speedy recovery:   Meanwhile, the City of Tshwane has initiated a spaza shop registration outreach across […]

todayNovember 22, 2024 13

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ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum Calls for Transparency in Spaza Shop Permit Process

  ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum demands transparency and accountability from municipalities in issuing permits to spaza shop owners and vendors. President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed spaza shops and vendors to register their businesses within 21 days, a move aimed at addressing the deadly foodborne illness outbreak in the country. ActionSA’s, Mologadi Modiba, says all applications made within the 21-day timeframe and beyond must be made public for scrutiny:  

todayNovember 21, 2024 19

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