JOHANNESBURG - The MEC for Economic Development and Finance in Gauteng, Lebogang Maile, has reportedly suggested that government offers grants to some shops.
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Questions are being asked about where the money will come from.
He was in conversation with residents from Sharpville and Boipatong earlier this week.
After looting and threats had seen many spaza shops closed, residents complained there was a shortage of goods on sale nearby and they had to travel to big chain stores for simple goods.
The Economic Development Department HOD in Gauteng, Mpho Nawa discussed this with eNCA.