The Gauteng Department of Education has instructed all schools to suspend the sale of food within and around school premises until further notice. Department spokesperson Steven Mabona said this decision was taken following recent and alarming increase in ...

In light of recent alleged food poisoning incidents, the sale of food on or around Gauteng school premises has been put on hold. The post Gauteng Education halts the sale of food on school premises appeared first on SA People.

Tuckshops and other businesses are no longer allowed to sell food to learners at schools says the Gauteng government.

Parents are encouraged to pack lunch for learners until the relevant authorities issue updated guidelines for food vendors.

The Gauteng Department of Education has instructed schools to suspend the sale of food within and around school premises following a spate of alleged food poisoning incidents. Several learners were admitted to hospital,

This decision comes after the alarming increase in incidents of foodborne illnesses affecting learners across various schools in the province.

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Education is advising schools to temporarily stop tuck shop services. Parents are being urged to send lunch from home instead of money. It comes as children fall victim to food poisoning on an almost daily basis.