Food safety | ANCYL calls on president to address nation

JOHANNESBURG – The ANC Youth League is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the nation on food safety.
Pressure is mounting for a state of emergency to be declared following the deaths of several children from suspected food poisoning.
This after they allegedly purchased snacks from spaza shops.
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The ANC Youth League is demanding that only South Africans should be allowed to own spaza shops.
Meanwhile, the Gauteng provincial government has announced an intervention plan, including the re-registration of spaza shops.
The public is being urged to remain vigilant.