A collapsed sewer line is threatening operations of businesses in Emfuleni in the Vaal with one owner revealing this week that he stands to lose his chicken franchise licence owing to poor hygienic conditions in the premises where he operates.
The businessman who also runs a petrol station in Vereeniging has borne the brunt of the sewerage spill crisis caused by poor maintenance of infrastructure by the municipality, which he now says threatens job security for his 40 employees.
The chicken franchise and petrol station owner told Sowetan that the franchisor has now issued him a notice to get the problem resolved, the smell problem or risk losing his licence. Health inspectors have also threatened to close the business over noncompliance with health and safety standards for a food outlet.