Educational campaign on foodborne illnesses heads to Diepkloof, Soweto
Recently, two children in the area died after allegedly eating snacks they bought at a local spaza shops.
Protesting Diepkloof hostel residents demand water, electricity and decent housing on 18 March 2023. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - The campaign to educate communities about foodborne illnesses in Gauteng is set to head to Diepkloof on Tuesday afternoon.
Recently, two children in the area died after allegedly eating snacks they bought at a local spaza shop.
Earlier in November, President Cyril Ramaphosa gave all spaza shops 21 days to register their businesses to regulate the sector.
READ: Ramaphosa warns that if spaza shops do not register their businesses, action will be taken
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko was expected to form part of raids of supermarkets and spaza shops in the area.
Gauteng Health Department spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba: "The aim is to continue raising awareness about the issue around food safety and to educate the public on measures that have been taken to prevent foodborne illnesses including the current process that is underway to encourage local businesses to register and to comply."