Spaza shop registration deadline looms
The deadline for spaza shop registration, initiated by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 21-day directive, is fast approaching, with unregistered businesses facing potential penalties. Reports reveal that 540 spaza shops in Soweto have already been shut down, but the total number of spaza shops in Soweto and across South Africa far exceeds this figure. The registration process, which requires businesses to submit their documents, raises questions about the government’s next steps after […]
