Gauteng Department of Education Suspends Food Sales On School Premises
Gauteng Department of Education Suspends Food Sales On School Premises. This is the news that many parents and guardians have been waiting to hear. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has instructed all schools to suspend the sale of food within and around school premises until further notice.
This comes after the recent incidents of learners being poisoned after consuming certain food. The department is concerned by how these incidents have led to both loss of life and illness among learners. Schools have been called on to closely monitor and regulate vendors, tuck-shops and other outlets that sell food to vendors. Among other things they must ensure that food is of nutritional value and not expired or repackaged.
In addition, the Department said any individual or business selling food to learners must comply with Regulation 638 of 22 June 2018. The regulation governs the safety and acceptability of food. These guidelines are being emphasized for future purposes and for now all food sales are suspended. Instances of non-compliance will be reported immediately to both the District Office and the Department of Health.
IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF FOOD SALES ON SCHOOL PREMISES TO PROTECT LEARNERS
— Gauteng Department of Education (@EducationGP1) November 8, 2024
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has instructed all schools to suspend the sale of food within and around school premises until further notice. This decision is informed by the recent and… pic.twitter.com/m4cp92VtUc
