Government Unveils Ambitious Support Fund on March 2, 2025, to Bolster Local Spaza Shops Amid Regulatory Crackdowns and Foreign Competition, Aiming to Revitalize a R750 Billion Informal Sector Critical to Township Life. Johannesburg, South Africa – March 4, 2025 – South Africa’s sprawling network of spaza shops—small, informal stores that dot township corners—received a lifeline …