Government extends registration deadline for spaza shops and food-handling outlets

The government has extended the registration deadline for spaza shops and food-handling outlets to 28 February 2025 to improve compliance with health and safety standards. The initial deadline was set for the close of business on Tuesday, 17 December 2024. At a media briefing, ministers leading the interdisciplinary team on foodborne illnesses and illicit trade highlighted progress made on the action plan. This includes the closure of over 1,000 non-compliant […]