Government faces challenges in spaza shop compliance

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has reaffirmed the government's commitment to assisting spaza shops and food-handling outlets in meeting compliance regulations. This follows a string of food poisoning incidents and deaths linked to foodborne illnesses, prompting authorities to require these businesses to register by 28 February. To support the process, 61 business regulation officers have been recruited to conduct awareness campaigns, research, and geo-mapping of spaza shops and food-handling […]