Solly Mabilu, a spaza shop owner who has been in business since 1982, has told eNCA that existing by-laws have made it easier for foreign nationals to dominate the spaza shop market while ignoring regulations.
Monday 11 November 2024 - 10:18amJOHANESSBURG - Spaza shops have long been a lifeline for the township economy, providing essential goods to communities.
"From what I know, foreign nationals are supposed to have the correct documentation to operate spaza shops, but I doubt this is the case here. Everywhere I turn they seem to be running shops. I'm starting to wonder if these businesses are even regulated, and if so, by whom?" Mabilu said. This ruling followed Limpopo’s Operation Hardstick, which targeted businesses owned by foreign nationals, and while it legally protected foreign entrepreneurs, tensions remain in most parts of the country 10 years later.Community leader Karabo Molefe voiced concerns about the state of township spaza shops, saying weak by-laws have allowed economic power to shift to those who turn a blind eye to regulations.
Ramotopo appealed to the government to grant Sasta the power to regulate spaza shops in order to address the issue of non-compliance.
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