Spaza-Shops Association calls for practical, balanced solutions for formalising spaza shops sector [SOUND]

# The South African Spaza-Shops Association says it remains committed to collaborating with the government to ensure the safety and formalisation of the spaza shop sector in the country. Association president Kgothatso Ramautswa says spaza shops are integral to the economy, particularly within townships and rural areas. He called on government to provide clear, consistent guidelines to all municipalities, ensuring standardized and understandable requirements nationwide: