Pretoria: As township and rural entrepreneurs nationwide work towards regulatory compliance for operating spaza shops, the opportunity for government funding is now within reach. By securing a valid trading permit, these entrepreneurs can apply for financial assistance through initiatives such as the Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP) and the

Johannesburg: With the deadline for rural and township spaza shop owners and vendors to register their businesses approaching, the South African government has provided a comprehensive guide to help entrepreneurs navigate the process of applying for a traders’ permit. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the need for all spaza