By Simon Nare
Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has revealed that the crackdown on spaza shops to deal with foodborne illnesses has led to the shutdown of 1000 shops, including supermarkets and warehouses.
Ntshavheni told a post-Cabinet briefing in Cape Town on Thursday that since the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to deal with foodborne illnesses, 200,000 spaza shops have been inspected by law enforcement officers.
“Large quantities of goods have been confiscated and numerous fines have been issued for violations of by-laws. There will be added scrutiny of manufacturers of foodstuffs and pesticide Terbufos to ensure that proper controls are adhered to,” announced Ntshavheni.
She added that the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures (NATJOINTS) would continue to coordinate the government’s response.
Ntshavheni said the departments of Small Business Development and Trade, Industry and Competition were finalising the setting up of the SME fund to
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