Daily Digest | Is serving food at a funeral still necessary?

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On this episode of Capricorn Breakfast with Mpho and Jones, the Daily Digest unpacks a heartbreaking tragedy in Ga-Maja near Lebowakgomo, where lives were lost following suspected food contamination at a funeral. As the community mourns, we explore the role of food in African funeral traditions and question how to balance culture with safety. Joined by cultural expert Prof Sekgothe Mokgoatsane, we reflect on whether it’s time to rethink this deeply rooted practice.
22 Apr English South Africa Business · Arts

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