DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Food safety | Locals warned against registering spaza shops for foreigners

JOHANNESBURG - The Presidency is warning locals not to register spaza shops on behalf of foreign nationals.

Shop owners have until 15 December to register their businesses with the local authorities.

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Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says police and the taxman will come after those who have registered for others.

"Whether there will be an extension, cabinet will be guided by the NATJOINTS in terms of the work they're doing when they're update on the progress being made by municipalities to register spaza shops," she said.

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