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Interventions against foodborne illnesses

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The tragic cases of foodborne illnesses have brought to the fore pressing concerns over the health, safety and hygiene standards in community retail outlets. While these outlets provide a valuable service to communities, their inadequate hygiene practices often leave communities vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.

Guide to register spaza shops

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With the clock ticking for rural and township spaza owners and vendors to register their businesses, government has provided a guide for entrepreneurs on how to approach the process of applying for a traders' permit.

De Lille highlights the power of tourism 

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The tourism sector is a dynamic economic force that contributes significantly to worldwide gross domestic product (GDP)while creating jobs and fostering human development.

Spaza shops: Register to benefit from government funding

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As township and rural entrepreneurs throughout the country are getting their papers in order to ensure they are compliant with government regulations to run a spaza shop, the great news is that once they have a valid trading permit, they can apply for funding from government institutions.

Government urges citizens to save water

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Government has reiterated its call for all citizens to play their part in saving water, as the country’s water resources are under severe pressure.

Government consults plastic industry on combatting pollution

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While South Africa supports the development of an internationally legally binding instrument to combat plastic pollution,  government has assured the plastic industry that the problem of plastic pollution and the measures necessary to tackle it will be taken in consultation with the industry and organised labour.