The Democratic Alliance said it will maintain close oversight on the National State of Disaster to ensure it is enforced responsibly, to protect children from harm. Picture: Itumeleng English/ Independent Newspapers
An inter-ministerial press conference on Thursday gave South Africans further information about the country’s action plan to halt the flood of apparent food poisonings, which have primarily impacted children.
Nobody should become sick or die as a result of buying food at their local grocery shop, said the Democratic Alliance (DA) national spokesperson, Willie Aucamp.
“Horrific stories emerging have shattered hearts across our country, and we have endured enough pain,” Aucamp said.
He said that the DA appreciates these specific efforts to put these tragedies to a stop:
“We note the declaration of a National State of Disaster. Whilst such declarations can result in an overreach of power, the Democratic Alliance will maintain close oversight to ensure it is enforced responsibly, to protect children from harm.
“This should be our ultimate shared goal at this time. Together, we can keep our children and businesses safe,” Aucamp said.
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