Spaza Shops
latest news & developments
Ordinary courage propels us from silence to justice
The brutal assassination of Babita Deokaran was not an isolated crime. It was a symptom. A loud alarm in a system where corruption is not criminal aberration but an ecosystem
Non-registered food-handling businesses risk fines, arrests and closures, government reiterates
Friday is the last day for such outlets, including spaza shops, to register in line with a government directive issued after children’s deaths from contaminated food
How a single body could make South Africa’s food safer
Researchers say part of the problem is the lack of coordination across the nation’s sprawling multi-agency system
Deadline to register spaza shops is 17 December
Businesses that miss the registration window will be closed down
59 learners in Giyani taken to hospital after eating food at school
The pupils fell ill after consuming a meal provided under the school’s nutrition programme and snacks
Gang threats lead to school absenteeism and business closures in Cape township
A letter, apparently written by gangsters in Philippi, warns they will kill Somalis if extortion fees are paid to their rivals
National plan needed to address youth unemployment?
The importance of youth economic inclusion, and unpackaging key solutions to drive it
CCBSA drives economic growth and youth empowerment across South Africa
The two pillars of employability and entrepreneurship are the framework for our economic inclusion strategy
Child deaths reveal neglect of townships
The quality of life of poor South Africans over the past 30 years continues to be ignored
City planners, street vendors and spaza shops could help keep South Africans fed. Here’s how
Local governments back many projects where people can grow vegetables in urban areas, but researchers say that it’s not enough to curb hunger
Spaza shops take centre stage in township economy
Consumers living in such areas are spending more at spazas than big retailers, according to a report
A bigger slice of the pie: Retailers find ways to cash in on township economy
The South African informal economy market is much sought-after, with the big, formal-sector supermarkets all looking to grow their share
Covid-19 stimulus plan won’t protect informal economy
The sector is incredibly vulnerable but has largely been overlooked in government’s neal attempts to deal with our current crisis
‘Afraid, but my spaza’s open’
The police and people roving empty streets are intimidating, it’s difficult to replace stock and business has dropped
Fintech fills the funding gap
New companies are plugging the funding gap for small businesses, especially in townships