insert_link South Africa Education Activist Hendrick Makaneta Backs New Spaza Shop Regulations Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has praised the government’s new regulations for spaza shops, seeing them as crucial to reducing foodborne illnesses impacting learners nationwide. Hundreds of learners have been affected by food poisoning with multiple deaths recorded. Makaneta urges proactive government action to protect citizens. todayNovember 11, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa The ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops In S.A, the ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops following recent foodborne illnesses, which have affected children. The party is working with law enforcement, local businesses, and other partners to introduce stricter regulations for establishments like spaza shops to ensure public health is prioritised. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party is also closely monitoring investigations into these incidents: todayNovember 8, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A’s government conducts investigations into the outbreak of foodborne illnesses in several provinces S.A's government says it is coordinating comprehensive investigations into the outbreak of foodborne illnesses in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape. Last week, Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed that organophosphates, chemicals found in pesticides, were responsible for the deaths of six children in Soweto last month. They allegedly shared a packet of chips they had bought from a local spaza shop. Government's Gavin Sadler says they are […] todayNovember 5, 2024 12