Today marks the final deadline for spaza shops and other food-handling businesses in South Africa to register with local municipalities. The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has confirmed that no extension will be granted, and unregistered businesses may face penalties, including fines, arrests, or closures. Government’s Stance on the Deadline The decision to enforce the deadline follows a series … Continue reading No Extension for Spaza Shop Registration Deadline: South Africa Enforces Compliance