SPTC to outsource local abattoir

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Councillors here have agreed that the Selebi-Phikwe Town Council (SPTC) abattoir be outsourced to private business as its continued closure is hurting local cattle farmers who are already dealing with a severe drought.

The abattoir is allegedly facing serious shortage of manpower as 14 employees who were working there have since left the public service through the early exit policy at the end of May.

As a result, compliance with the Livestock and Meat Industries Act and customer expectations have been compromised.  Previously, the abattoir was closed for failure to comply with acceptable standards of hygiene.

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