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Keeping consumables safe to eat

Blackouts hit our food

South Africa has been grappling with power cuts for 15 years, which have worsened in recent years. The persistent power outages have disrupted every facet of life, including food safety. The Conversation Africa’s Ina Skosana spoke to food safety expert Lise Korsten, from the University of Pretoria, about the impact of persistent power cuts on the food in our homes and the best ways to protect ourselves

How should we manage the food in our fridges?

The reality is that load shedding for extended periods is causing

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