GG Alcock: Ignorance shaped destructive reaction to ‘Spaza poisoned food’ fracas

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Informal sector expert GG Alcock is appalled at the ignorance on display from politicians who tried to intervene in the recent poisoned snack food scandal that killed 23 children. He explains how the reaction was driven by a populist political agenda rather than any intention to address the underlying problem. Alcock opens a window to the ugly reality of those living with a preventible infestation of rodents and other pests in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

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13 Jan 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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