Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s food safety crackdown on spaza shops
Several organisations and township residents have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent address on food safety in South Africa. On Friday (15 November), Ramaphosa outlined interventions to address food poisoning incidents linked to pesticide sales in townships and informal settlements. Among the key measures were the immediate closure of spaza shops associated with the deaths of children, and the re-registration of all spaza shops within 21 days. Businesses […]