Kota
Dept concerned over Gauteng's township economies following listeriosis outbreak
The Gauteng Economic Development Department says it would a be a tragedy if township economies suffer a permanent blow.
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.
'Kota King' Rhulani Shibambor says people around him are panicking because business has been quiet since the announcement that processed meats contain listeriosis.
The Soweto Kota Festival was packed as thousands tried to get their hands on some local cuisine of multiple flavours and inspirations.