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Spaza shops under threat: Navigating new regulations and economic challenges

Thousands of spaza shops in South Africa are closing due to stringent registration requirements imposed by Cogta.

Business Economy
Nicola Mawson|Published

Government unveils R500 million fund to empower township spaza shops

This fund, a joint effort by government departments, provides financial support to spaza shops and convenience stores essential to local communities.

Business Economy
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Man appears in court for allegedly killing tuck shop owners for cigarettes and cash in front of their children

Kagiso Stock Malematje who is from Lethabile appeared in the Brits Magistrates' Court facing charges of two counts of murder and a count of robbery with aggravating circumstances.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Over 13,000 spaza shop registration applications received in Gauteng, over 541 spaza shops closed

As the 21 day registration for spaza shop looms, Gauteng MEC of Finance Lebogang Maile has revealed that it has received over R13,000 applications, with over 2,000 of them emanating from foreign nationals.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published