Government investigates food borne illnesses, encourages food safety practices

South Africa has recently experienced outbreaks of food borne illnesses that have led to the tragic death of a number of children and numerous hospitalisations across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. “These incidents are not only a public health challenge but also a tragedy for the affected families and communities, and government extends heartfelt condolences to all who have lost their loved ones,” government says in a November 4 media release.