Midvaal local municipality (MLM) swooned on expired food sellers and non-compliant shops recently.

MLM’s MMC for Development and Planning Mokete Motsamai conducted an inspection blitz in the local shops on Friday, March 3.

The operation included Meyerton SAPS.

Motsamai said the aim of the inspection blitz is to promote the social well-being of the locals.

“I have noted with great concern the health and safety hazard by non-compliant local spaza shops, which is a potential for danger to human health.”

As usual, not only do these shops keep their shelves stocked with expired food items that may seem affordable to our people but in most cases, the shop owners live (sleep, bath, etc) in their shops, which makes the shops unhygienic.”

We are committed to continue conducting these law enforcement operations, especially where the health and safety of our people is concerned.”

Motsamai also urged the locals to be extra careful and check the food items they buy.

All the confiscated items were destroyed.