DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Discussion | Foodborne illnesses spark calls for state of emergency

 

CAPE TOWN - The surge in foodborne illnesses has sparked calls for a state of emergency. 

Over a dozen children have died after consuming food from spaza shops and street vendors across the country. 

READ: More pupils treated for foodborne illnesses

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on the government’s response. 

Professor Guy Richards, Emeritus Professor of Critical Care at Wits University, spoke to eNCA. 

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