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Cheap food at a price of a human life, South Africa’s battle with fake food products

Inga Mzileni
Last updated: May 16, 2024 2:00 pm
By Inga Mzileni
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Trouble is brewing in Africa’s most advanced economy as millions of the nations’ unsuspecting consumers fall victim to a widespread illegal manufacturing of food products that has so far claimed lives including 5 children who consumed snacks bought from a local spaza shop where most of these “illicit food products” are mostly sold in townships.

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Inga Mzileni
ByInga Mzileni
Inga has covered breaking news stories and historical events on two continents: Asia and Africa. She is a true newshound, sniffing out stories and bringing justice and attention to issues that those in powers would often prefer be hidden. She believes journalism is activism.
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