JANE FURSE
The Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM) has recently initiated a proactive Health Inspection Operation in Jane Furse to promote public health and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
The operation, conducted in collaboration with the police, Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), and Business Registrations, evaluated local food establishments on hygiene, food safety practices, and legal compliance.
The inspections checked for possession of Certificates of Acceptability (COA), valid business permits, and health certificates.
During the operation, non-compliant shops were issued fines and instructed to cease operations until all requirements are met.
This initiative highlighted the district’s commitment to building a safe, healthy, and economically viable environment for residents.
According to Lemson Moropjane, SDM Spokesperson, the inspections will now be conducted monthly across the district to strengthen food control, support compliant businesses, and safeguard public health.
Moropjane said this move aims to protect the health and well-being of residents and ensure that food businesses operate in a safe and healthy environment.
Recently, LEDET launched same initiatives across Limpopo, targeting spaza shops across the province.
The move aims to promote food safety and ensure that these businesses adhere to government regulations.
During the inspections, spaza shops are required to meet specific health and safety standards, including proper food handling to ensuring that food is handled, stored, and prepared in a safe and hygienic manner.
They are also checked for cleanliness and sanitation which is maintaining clean premises, equipment, and utensils to prevent contamination, pest control implementing which measures to prevent pest infestations that can contaminate food and spread diseases.
Staff hygiene is also regulated to ensure that staff members practice good hygiene, including washing hands regularly and wearing protective clothing.