Outbreaks – Foodborne Resources – National Department of Health

Additional Resources and Social Media Outreach

This section focuses on providing further resources and downloadable posters, including media updates and social media links and other informational resources. Our goal is to engage the community through multiple channels, encouraging wide dissemination of food safety practices.

Media Update

News update on Foodborne Disease Outbreak: [WATCH]

We are actively monitoring and responding to the ongoing outbreak. Our priority remains to provide timely and accurate information to all affected communities, healthcare providers, and the public. Below are the most recent updates:

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Spotlight on risks of foodborne illnesses
Government's action plan to manage foodborne illnesses
Food Poisoning \| Alex residents gun for spaza shop as 10-year-old succumbs to foodborne illness
Government considers declaring foodborne illnesses a national disaster
Foodborne Illnesses \| President Ramaphosa says government is taking immediate action
Food Poisoning \| Alex residents gun for spaza shop as 10-year-old succumbs to foodborne illness
Foodborne Illnesses \| Spotlight on government interventions - Hardin Ratshisusu
Food-borne Illness \| Vendors in Limpopo welcome lifting of ban on sales of food outside schools
Foodborne illnesses \| Rat infestation, pesticide misuse linked to deaths
Foodborne illnesses classified national disaster: Hasina Gori shares more

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Resource Documents

This serves as an informative guide designed to provide essential information, support, and access to resources for users during an outbreak or health emergency.

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Regulations Governing the Maximum Limits for Pesticides Residues that May Be Present In Foodstuffs: Amendment (2023), as part of the Foodstuff, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972)
Regulations Relating To the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs (2023) in line with the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972)
Draft Guidelines applicable to the Draft Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foods for Compliance Purposes (R3337 of 21 April 2023)
Government’s Commitment to Strengthens Action Against Foodborne Illnesses to Protect Lives and Livelihoods in line with its Constitutional obligation to protect, promote, and fulfil the rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
Food Control System of South Africa: Background, International Context, South African Food Control System and Role of Health in Food Control. Presentation for World Food Safety Day (2023)
Five keys to safe food message (English)
Five keys to safe food message (Afrikaans)
Five keys to safe food message (Sepedi)
Five keys to safe food message (Setswana)
Five keys to safe food message (Sesotho)

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Social Media Posters (Downloadable)

Below, you can download social media posters that provide important information on preventing the spread of the outbreak. These posters can be shared on your social media platforms to raise awareness and help others stay informed.

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Inspection and Registration Posters

Enforcement Posters

Pesticide posters

Pesticide IsiZulu posters

School and Vendor posters

Compliance posters

Food Safety posters

Intervention posters

Key contact numbers

Health Emergency Hotline: [0800 012 322] for educational information
Food Poison Centre: [0861 555 777] to report foodborne illness
Consumer Hotline: [+27 12 065 1940] for tipoffs and complaints about food safety

Additional Resources and Social Media Outreach

Media Update

Resource Documents

Social Media Posters (Downloadable)

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