JOHANNESBURG - It's that time of the year again where parents are rushing to get school supplies and lunch boxes before schools open.
The education department is urging caution about consuming untrusted food items.
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This a the country grappled with food borne illenesses and related deaths this past year.
Basic Education Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga, spoke to eNCA.