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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 […]

today12 December 2024

Local

THE CITY STILL NEEDS TO REGISTER OVER 2,000 SPAZA SHOPS AHEAD OF THE DEADLINE

By Rachel Mohamed The City of Cape Town has stated that it will continue working to ensure that spaza shops comply with regulations designed to protect public health and safety. Last week, the city recorded over 1,000 spaza shops. Following the tragic death of more than twenty children from consuming contaminated food, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for all spaza outlets to be registered by December 13. “We have made […]

today4 December 2024

Local

Spaza shop owners urged to become tax compliant 

As the deadline looms for spaza shops to register their stores, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, shop owners are urged to take the necessary steps to legalize their stores to avoid being shut down. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Tuesday morning, Nwabisa Bidla Ops Manager for Taxbase broadening and education said a spaza shop is like any other business and must register of tax. “Only businesses that are registered […]

today3 December 2024

Cape Town

Critic and analyst: “The government has attempted to politicize the issue and shift blame on foreign owners of spaza shops”

By Kouthar Sambo Critics and analysts have claimed that the escalated food poisoning cases resulting from the food items sold at spaza shops appear to be a deliberate effort to discredit the informal tuck shops with the idea that they will get shut down by the government in response. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show, political analyst Sandile Swana said the South African government has erred around the quality of […]

today27 November 2024

Local

Department of Home Affairs clarifies spaza shops not under their mandate

The acting deputy director-general of the Department of Home Affairs, Albert Matsaung has clarified that the department's responsibilities in immigration management do not extend to regulating specific businesses. Matsaung emphasized that the department's primary focus is on verifying whether the permits held by foreign nationals align with their business activities. “Spaza shops, bottle stores, and salons are businesses that are not regulated by the Department of Home Affairs under the […]

today25 November 2024

Local

An analyst: “Politicians are now looking for scapegoats to cover up their carelessness to maintain food security”

By Kouthar Sambo There has been an urgent call for action to return the thriving tuck shop business back to South Africans. This comes amid the recent spike in cases of poisoning, which emerged and were blamed on foreign shopkeepers, as children were falling sick from food and snacks purchased from the small businesses. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Monday, political analyst Sandile Swana described the move as […]

today4 November 2024

News

Spaza shops face scrutiny following food poisoning incidents

Cabinet has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in food poisoning incidents among children, stemming from the consumption of expired and contaminated food from spaza shops and street vendors. Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, revealed that the Cabinet has fully endorsed the decisions made at an International Migration Workshop hosted by the Home Affairs Department. During a media briefing in Pretoria yesterday, Ntshavheni emphasised the urgent need for the implementation […]

today7 November 2023

News

Reports of spaza shops being closed despite govt regulation

As South Africans entered its 21-day national lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, there remains uncertainty around whether spaza shops and corner stores are considered essential services to the public. The Government Gazette, which outlines the regulations during the lockdown, states that spaza shops that sell essential products will remain open during this time. However, it has not outlined any limitations for which spaza shops may remain operational. […]

today28 March 2020

Local

Spaza shops can stay open during lockdown

Small Business Development Minister, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says spaza shops will be provided with assistance by government amid the pandemic. Spaza shops are exempt from the lockdown – along with grocery stores and pharmacies, which provide essential supplies to people. People will be allowed to go out and buy food and medicine. The number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in South Africa has so far risen to 709, with two patients currently […]

today25 March 2020

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