Two Day Food Safety Training for Hawker Stall Owners and Cooperatives

Ngqushwa Local Municipality, through its Community Services Department Local Economic Development (LED) Section in collaboration with Wholesale & Retail Seta and Mhonto Educational Foundation rolled out a focused Food Safety Training for local hawker stall owners and cooperatives operating within the municipal area.

The training was aimed at empowering informal traders and cooperative members with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle, prepare, sell food in a safe and hygienic manner. The initiative forms part of the Municipality’s continued commitment in enhancing public health standards and supporting small business development as key drivers of the local economy.

The programme also addressed the critical gap in informal trading ensuring that food sold in our communities is safe and prepared in a hygienic environment, equipping traders with these skills not only public health is protected but also the quality and competitiveness of local economy is improved.

Practical demonstrations on hygiene practices, food storage, waste management and compliance with local and national health regulations were done during the workshop. Participants will receive certificates upon successful completion of the training, further legitimizing their operations and enhancing consumer trust.

The Municipality will continue to seek partnerships that contribute to building a skilled, empowered and economically active community. ... See MoreSee Less