The source of the recent food poisoning case remains under investigation, with suspicion around school nutrition programmes and informal vendors selling near the schools.
In light of the recent food poisoning incident affecting 110 children at Tamaho Primary School in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni’s whip of council, Pelisa Nkunjana, voiced concerns about rising cases of foodborne illnesses across the city.
“We cannot ignore this tragedy. We express our shock and concern over the foodborne illnesses ravaging not only schools but entire communities,” Nkunjana said.“I echo the call by Gauteng MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile, urging the president to declare a state of emergency on food poisoning in SA. This incident follows a troubling trend of similar cases in the province, with over 200 incidents and at least 20 fatalities reported in recent months.
'Instead, we urge the municipality to step up compliance campaigns, ensuring all vendors and spaza shops adhere to safety standards.
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