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: The government has unveiled a new standard draft by-law aimed at fostering economic growth within township economies by simplifying the permitting and registration process for spaza shops. This initiative is designed to create an enabling environment that supports economic inclusion, job creation, and community empowerment. According to South African

Pretoria: Eskom has reached a new milestone having recorded its longest stretch of not implementing load shedding in five years. South Africa has not experienced planned rolling blackouts since 26 March this year. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, told a media briefing that this is an indication

Pretoria: The government has reiterated its call for all citizens to play their part in saving water, as the country’s water resources are under severe pressure. This appeal comes amid growing concerns over the sustainability of water supply in the region, impacting essential services and daily life. According to South

JOHANNESBURG: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has called for enhanced collaboration between government, the private sector and civil society to use technological innovations to help tackle the sanitation-related challenges experienced in parts of the country. Mahlobo made the call at the Next Generation Water-Efficient Sanitation Technologies Investment Summit

Cape Town: The South African government is actively engaging the plastic industry and organized labor in its efforts to tackle plastic pollution, highlighting the importance of consultation in developing measures to combat this environmental challenge. The initiative comes as South Africa backs the creation of an internationally legally binding instrument

Durban: The South African Government has announced a series of significant activities aimed at tackling gender-based violence and ensuring crime-free construction sites, scheduled from 18 to 22 November 2024. The week-long initiatives will involve multiple government departments and agencies working collaboratively to address pressing social issues. According to South African

Pretoria: The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Makhi Feni, has expressed support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent directive mandating spaza shop owners to register their businesses within 21 days. This announcement comes in response to a severe public health crisis involving foodborne illnesses that