Food poisonings, Acting Premier visits Katlehong

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In the wake of three children’s deaths from suspected food poisoning in Katlehong, Gauteng’s Acting Premier Kedibone Diale -Tlabela placed responsibility squarely on the shoulders of South Africans who have “outsourced their facilities, their homes and garages, to people who run spaza shops. Diale -Tlabela and Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Economic Development and Finance Lebogang Maile went on a visit to three locations in Katlehong, the first one being the Xaba family’s home, who lost two children who were learners at Sonqoba Primary School. The second visit was to the Sikonde family, who lost a child who was a learner at Kwanele Primary School. Phemelo speaks to Diale Tlabelo about what government is doing to stop the deaths.
5 Nov 2024 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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