Hygiene training sessions for informal traders
“Informal trading” means the selling of goods and services within a space deemed to be public property.
The recent outbreak of listeriosis led the Member of the Mayoral Council for Health and Social Development, Dr Mpho Phalatse, to hold an education and training session, aimed mainly at all informal traders. The training session was held at the Ferndale Recreation Centre, 38 Harley Street, Johannesburg on Monday, 19 March.
Phalatse explained how vital it is for informal traders to be trained on listeriosis and the importance of hygiene. They will be trained on how to hygienically prepare and handle food in light of the recent outbreak.
Apparently, informal traders play a crucial role in the City of Johannesburg’s economy and therefore their participation in health education programmes is vital.
According to research, an “informal trader” means any person that carries on a business as a street vendor or hawker, and includes an employee of such person. For the purposes of the by-law on informal trading, it also includes any person who trades in a public place. “Informal trading” means the selling of goods and services within a space deemed to be public property.
For more information on the training sessions, please contact the office of the MMC on 011 407 6725.
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