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SA Christian Forum Welcomes Extension of Spaza Shop Registration Deadline

The South African National Christian Forum has welcomed government’s decision to extend the registration deadline for spaza shops and other food handling outlets to the 28th of February. The forum’s president, Marothi Mashashane, says this extension will serve no purpose when civic education to spaza shop owners is lacking: In news just in...South Africa is seeing a rise in rubella cases, mainly impacting children under ten and pregnant women. The […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 10

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S.A Deputy President Urges Citizens to Own Spaza Shops

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says while the government wants to see South Africans owning most spaza shops, he cautioned against the registration of these businesses for illegal immigrants. Government has directed that all spaza shops and food handling facilities be registered by next Sunday. This comes amid a foodborne outbreak that has killed over 20 children in the country. Answering questions in the National Council of Provinces yesterday, […]

todayDecember 6, 2024 11

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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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ATM Calls for Crackdown on Illegally Run Spaza Shops In S.A

    In S.A, the African Transformation Movement has called for the immediate closure of illegally run spaza shops amid rising food-borne illnesses. ATM national spokesperson Zama Ntoshana says the registration of spaza shops is a step towards revitalising township economies and emphasised the party's opposition to foreign national ownership of these shops, demanding strict enforcement and prosecution for violations:  

todayNovember 25, 2024 14

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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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South Africa’s DA Criticizes Ramaphosa’s Call for Spaza Shops to Register Within 21 Days

  In S.A, the DA says the call by president Cyril Ramaphosa to have all spaza shops in South Africa registered with local municipality within 21 days, after complying with all health and other compliance requirements, is unrealistic. The DA’s Marina van Zyl says the geographical spread and the lack of capacity in local municipalities, will make it very difficult to have the more than 150-thousand spaza shops registered:  

todayNovember 18, 2024 27

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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 20

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S.A. Police Target Food Manufacturers Amid Rising Food Poisoning Cases

In S.A, Acting Gauteng premier and Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says police have been given a mandate to focus on food manufacturers, as cases of suspected food poisoning are on the rise. She visited the family of two pupils from Sonqoba Primary School in Katlehong, who died after allegedly consuming snacks from a local spaza shop and food supplied by the school. Diale-Tlabela says communities need to be […]

todayNovember 6, 2024 37

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