Time is ticking for spaza shop registration in South Africa, but many believe there's something more sinister behind the ‘unworkable’ process.
Time is ticking for spaza shop registration in South Africa, but many believe there’s something more sinister behind the ‘unworkable’ process.The 21-day window for all spaza shop registration in South Africa is not exactly going to plan for the government. Or is it? Image: File/Fotor
However, the reality of the 21-day registration drive is locals are worried they will miss the deadline if they are not assisted. Owners need to get a zoning certificate and health and safety certification to comply with the stricter regulations. Others may be exercising malicious noncompliance in a bid to stay off the government’s books and, therefore, continue not to pay tax.Informal, non-registered trade is a multi-billion-rand annual industry.
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