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Over 1000 Spaza Shops Closed Since Food Poisoning Saga


Published on 2024-11-30 14:30:58 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed during his annual National Council of Provinces address in Parliament that over 1000 spaza shops were shut down.

The article from Briefly.co.za discusses the closure of over 1,000 spaza shops in South Africa due to a food poisoning outbreak. This drastic measure was taken after several incidents where children died from consuming contaminated snacks, prompting a nationwide crackdown on unhygienic and unregulated food outlets. The public has shown mixed reactions; while some are impressed with the government's swift action to ensure public safety, others express concern over the economic impact on small business owners, many of whom are immigrants. The initiative includes rigorous inspections and the enforcement of stricter regulations to prevent future occurrences of food poisoning. This situation has sparked a broader conversation about food safety, the regulation of informal food vendors, and the balance between public health and economic livelihood in South Africa.

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[ https://briefly.co.za/politics/204126-over-1000-spaza-shops-closed-food-poisoning-saga-sa-impressed/ ]