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Kota

Dept concerned over Gauteng's township economies following listeriosis outbreak

By Mia Lindeque

The Gauteng Economic Development Department says it would a be a tragedy if township economies suffer a permanent blow.

  • FILE: Gourmet kota's at a vendor at the Soweto Kota Festival. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Kota restaurants feel the pinch following listeriosis cold meat ban

    Alexandra restaurant worker Bongiwe Maseko says that although they don't use the polony from the two identified food manufacturers, regular customers are refusing to buy kotas with meat.

    1572 days ago
  • Gourmet kota's at a vendor at the Soweto Kota Festival 17 September 2017. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    [LISTEN] The knock-on effect of listeriosis on the kota industry

    'Kota King' Rhulani Shibambor says people around him are panicking because business has been quiet since the announcement that processed meats contain listeriosis.

    1575 days ago
  • Gourmet kota's at a vendor at the Soweto Kota Festival 17 September 2017. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    [WATCH] Soweto serves up kasi kota with a twist

    The Soweto Kota Festival was packed as thousands tried to get their hands on some local cuisine of multiple flavours and inspirations.

    1744 days ago
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