As tensions rise in Soweto over spaza shops, EFF's Ndlozi blames govt for 'non-regulation'

The sale of suspicious products at spaza shops were among major concerns raised by residents during 702’s final election townhall in the township on Tuesday.

JOHANNESBURG - There have been mixed reactions from political parties on rising tensions between Soweto residents and spaza shop owners in the community.

Late last year, two children died in Soweto after consuming poisonous biscuits allegedly purchased from a local store. But the Economic Freedom Fighters ’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi differed with this view, saying the government should be blamed for not regulating informal trade.

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