NATIONAL NEWS - Government says its optimistic that South Africa will defeat the listeriosis outbreak.
Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane is giving a briefing on a cabinet meeting in Cape Town.
She says ministers are encouraged by efforts of the Health Department to stop the spread of the bacteria.
At least 180 people have died from listeria since January last year and over 940 cases have been reported so far.
Scientists have positively identified the source of the outbreak to Enterprise and Rainbow Chicken factories.
The minster also reported back on the land issue.
She says while Cabinet supports the motion on land reform adopted by Parliament, it’s against land invasions.
Government optimistic about defeating listeriosis outbreak
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Posted on: 11:25 Thu, 15 March 2018
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