The Gauteng department of education must allow authorised sellers who can prove that they meet all requirements and comply with health regulations to resume the sale of food at schools, says AfriForum.
AfriForum’s head of cultural affairs Alana Bailey said while the civil rights organisation agreed that steps to prevent more cases and deaths were essential, the ban was far too drastic, as it would affect pupils negatively. “By banning the sale of food by approved vendors who meet the necessary registration and health requirements, pupils are now forced to buy from unapproved vendors outside school premises, which exposes them to greater risks,” she said.