Tag: Spaza Shop Support Fund

The investigation identified verified cases of business fronting, beneficiary mismatches, fraud and misrepresentation

Township spaza shop owners say access to the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund remains difficult, as strict compliance rules, licensing requirements and administrative delays continue to slow approvals

This marks a significant operational shift for many township and rural retailers that have traditionally relied on cash transactions and manual record-keeping.

The Spaza Shop Support Fund in Limpopo is not reaching as many township and rural businesses as intended. Slow spending, low participation and limited awareness are limiting the fund’s impact. ...