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Mystery ‘scrubs’ substance sparks concern at Gauteng schools

The Gauteng Education Department has expressed concern over a mystery powder known as "scrubs" making its way into some school communities. The colourful powdered substances are reportedly being bought by learners from spaza shops and local vendors, with some pupils allegedly sprinkling them onto meals served at schools through the government's National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) The department says the contents and safety of the powders remain unclear, prompting calls […]

todayOctober 1, 2026 37

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Government may have failed to uphold food safety standards: Gcaleka

Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, says government and its entities may have failed in their constitutional duty to protect consumers and uphold food safety standards, following a series of deaths linked to contaminated food products in recent years. Gcaleka briefed the media today on her office's ongoing investigations into food safety regulations and hygiene standards in the informal business sector, including spaza shops, hawkers and other food preparation premises. The […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 61