# The City of Tshwane has activated its Disaster Operations Centre in response to the increase in foodborne illness cases linked to spaza shops. Nearly 900 cases have been recorded across the country with over 20 deaths. The centre has been activated at Level 2, enabling a multi-sectoral response to manage and mitigate the crisis effectively. The metro says the centre will ensure swift action to inspect spaza shops, confiscate hazardous substances and enforce compliance with municipal health and safety regulations.
Tshwane activates disaster operations centre to address foodborne illness crisis