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Bogus health officials ‘They pretend to be environmental health practitioners, issuing fraudulent business licenses, permits and certificates of acceptability to business owners, and charging them money for these services’ Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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Environmental Health MMC Nonceba Molwele Pic: Enoch Lehung
he City of Johannesburg, Environmental Health Directorate has issued a warning to the public against people who are posing as environmental health practitioners, says Environmental Health MMC Nonceba Molwele. She says there are people who pretend to be environmental health practitioners, issuing fraudulent business licenses, permits and certificates of acceptability to business owners, and charging them money for these services. “Issuing of a certificate of acceptability (COA) is free. For business licenses and permits there are stipulated tariffs, in accordance with the Business Act. The only costs involved and payable are those that have been approved by the council in terms of its fees and tariffs structure. Health permits are issued in accordance with the Public Health by-laws,” MMC Molwele says. She adds that no rewards must be made for services rendered, as that
might be considered as a bribe. “A criminal case will be opened at the SAPS, against any client and official for acts of fraud and corruption. Environmental health and business license officers are involved in compliance monitoring of premises such as those requiring licensing in terms of the Businesses Act.” Molwele points out that the following are regarded as municipal health services in terms of the National Health Act, 61 of 2003: i. Food control. ii. Waste management. iii.Health surveillance of premises. iv. Surveillance and prevention of communicable diseases. v. Vector control. vi.Environmental pollution control (an integral part of business licensing and have to be evaluated before a license is issued). vii. Disposal of the dead viii. Environmental pollution control ix. Chemical safety License Application Process: 1.1 The applicant has to lodge an
application for an opposite license at the Regional Environmental Health office. 1.2 The Business License Officer, designated staff member or Business License Assistant has to advise the applicant on the following: i. Legislative provisions and processes that are to be followed ii. The Council’s policy iii. The applicable application fees as determined by the Council annually, and where to pay his/her application fee. (Please note that no Environmental Health Practitioner is allowed to accept any payment) iv. The proof of payment must be returned to Environmental Health Offices without delay “The City of Johannesburg Health Department will continue to take measures within its available resources to improve the quality of life of our people and will endeavour to progressively improve the service delivery,” Molwele adds. For more information on any environmental health related issues residents may call 011 407 6494.