Dear Khumbudzo, Dear Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour, Dear Portfolio Committee on Health, Dear Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Dear Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry


With recent food poisoning and deaths of innocent children.

I am suggesting an implementation of the following system WHEREBY Employment and Labour will facilitate mass employment of unemployed graduates as Compliance Inspectors in business to enforce food safety, business bylaws compliance, Home Affairs legal status compliance of operator/workers

These unemployed graduates should be trained in all the Compliance process for Health/Municipal bylaws/Home Affairs legal status compliance of operator/workers

Inspection is logged real-time in the app with all required data

Government to Facilitate Development and implementation of an app as follows

Key Features of the app

App Summary
This app is a multi-functional platform designed to enhance transparency, traceability, and compliance in product manufacturing. It leverages unique serial numbers, geotagging, and government inspection data to provide detailed information about products, their origin, and the health compliance history of their manufacturers.

Key Uses by Stakeholders

For Governments:

- Regulatory Oversight: Government agencies can use the app to monitor manufacturers’ compliance with health and safety standards.

-Streamlined Inspections: Allows tracking of inspection dates and outcomes, ensuring manufacturers adhere to regulations.

-Public Safety: Facilitates quick identification and recall of non-compliant or hazardous products, protecting public health.

For Consumers:
Authenticity Verification: Consumers can scan a product's serial number to verify its authenticity and compliance with safety standards.

Informed Decisions: Access to the manufacturer’s location and health inspection records allows buyers to make safer and more ethical purchase decisions.

Product Traceability: Users can trace the origin of products, helping to identify counterfeit or unsafe goods.

For Manufacturers:
Transparency and Trust: Demonstrates compliance with health inspections and safety standards to build consumer trust.

Brand Credibility: Geotagging and inspection records showcase accountability and good manufacturing practices.

Competitive Advantage: A transparent record of inspections and production history can enhance the brand image in the marketplace.

Error Reduction: Identifies and addresses gaps in compliance more efficiently using centralized inspection data.

Use Scenarios
Governments can use the app for regulatory audits and product recalls.

Consumers can use it in stores or online to check product authenticity before purchase.

Manufacturers can use the app to showcase their commitment to quality and compliance to retailers and end-users.

APP Enhanced Features
Real-Time Government Data Verification:

When a consumer scans a product, the app instantly connects to government databases to verify:
Manufacturer authenticity.
Compliance with health and safety regulations.
Latest inspection data and status.
Verification results are displayed in real-time for immediate decision-making.
Dispute Ticket Logging:

If discrepancies are detected (e.g., missing inspection data, incorrect manufacturer details, or questionable authenticity), the app allows users to:
Log a dispute ticket directly through the platform.
Attach supporting details such as photos, serial numbers, or transaction receipts.
Ticket Tracking and Escalation:

Each logged ticket receives a unique ID for tracking.
Updates on ticket status are provided, such as acknowledgment, investigation progress, and resolution.

If issues remain unresolved within a defined time frame, tickets are automatically escalated to higher authorities (e.g., regulatory agencies or the manufacturer’s compliance team).
Discrepancy Resolution:

Manufacturers and regulatory bodies can use the app’s backend to address disputes efficiently.

The app supports communication between consumers, manufacturers, and government authorities to streamline issue resolution.