GDE calls on school vendors to obtain Certificate of Acceptability

Home | GDE calls on school vendors to obtain Certificate of Acceptability The Gauteng Department of Education has called on vendors operating on school premises to obtain a valid Certificate of Acceptability. This to ensure the safety of learners who buy from the vendors. The department’s call follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement, giving spaza shop owners 21 days to register their businesses.

Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says tuck shops, vendors and traders may operate on school premises only if they comply with the requirements. “Districts [offices] and schools are also required to implement measures accordingly. This includes submitting daily reports on food-related incidents using a standard template, sharing of food safety tips and awareness material to the school communities.



” “They also need to follow the nutrition programme guidelines which also instruct on adherence to standard operating procedures just on how to manage food poisoning cases or rather suspected foodborne illnesses,” adds Mabona. Government suspends food sales on and around school premises: SABC © 2024.