Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile announced that over 500 spaza shops have been closed in the province due to non-compliance with regulations. Maile emphasized the provincial government's commitment to strengthening the rule of law and ensuring that only compliant businesses operate.
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile says over 500 spaza shops have been closed due to non-compliance in the province.Maile revealed the statistics during a media briefing in Johannesburg on the progress of spaza shop registrations on Thursday, after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s November directive.
Maile warns spaza shop owners that structures on open spaces with critical infrastructure will be demolished Maile says the provincial government is strengthening the rule of law to tackle non-compliant spaza shops. 'The intensification of law enforcement across all municipalities remains a priority. This is to ensure that only compliant spaza shops are allowed to operate. 'Currently, 541 spaza shops have been closed for non-compliance. These establishments will not be opened or allowed to operate until such time they meet all compliance requirements.' Maile says the provincial government aims to increase the capacity of inspectors for continuous inspections, which will continue throughout the festive season
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