By Alicia Mmashakana
The provincial and local government in KwaZulu-Natal has met for first time to discuss the food contamination crisis, agreeing that urgent action is needed.
This follows three children dying and their grandmother hospitalised in the Cambana area of uMzumbe.
“Today’s meeting is a crucial step in aligning our efforts with the national regulations and addressing health concerns in KwaZulu-Natal,” premier Thami Ntuli said in a statement on Friday.
Regulations on the township economy were gazetted last week. They seek to deal with a number of issues, including illegal spaza shops.
The premier said that the meeting had agreed on a comprehensive strategy to deal with the crisis.
It included education and training for spaza shop owners and staff on food safety practices, and regular inspections by local health authorities to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
He said community awareness campaigns would also be conducted to educate
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