News & Media

SASTA in the News

Follow independent media coverage involving the South African Spaza & Tuckshop Association and the issues affecting spaza shops, tuckshops and township entrepreneurs.

Public Advocacy

Bringing Township Business Issues Into the Public Conversation

SASTA engages on issues affecting township and informal entrepreneurs, including business development, access to support, safety, regulation, market access and the sustainability of local enterprises.

Independent Coverage

SASTA in the Media

Selected reporting from independent South African media organisations covering SASTA and issues affecting the township business sector.

EWNSafety & Advocacy

16 July 2026

Spaza shop association raises alarm over unabated extortion syndicates in townships

SASTA raises concerns about extortion and intimidation affecting spaza shop owners and the communities they serve.

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eNCATownship Enterprise

2 July 2026

Township entrepreneurs struggling to access market

SASTA discusses the challenges township entrepreneurs face in accessing markets and competing in the township retail economy.

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eNCABusiness Support

2026

Questions over R500m spaza fund distribution

Coverage examining concerns surrounding the distribution and accessibility of South Africa's R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund.

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EWNSector Issues

7 May 2026

Spaza shops in spotlight amid food safety, ownership concerns

Media coverage examining food safety, ownership and regulation issues affecting South Africa's spaza shop sector.

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The StarBusiness Support

6 May 2026

Spaza shop groups want the R500 million support fund to be open and honest

Coverage of calls for transparency and accountability around support intended for spaza shop businesses.

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Soweto UrbanSASTA Activity

18 February 2026

Soweto spaza shop owners urged to attend SASTA annual general meeting

SASTA calls local spaza and tuckshop owners to its AGM to discuss business needs, support, compliance and opportunities for improvement.

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BusinessTechBusiness Support

2025

South Africa's new R500 million Spaza Shop fund under fire

Coverage of concerns and debate surrounding the implementation of the national Spaza Shop Support Fund.

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IOLAdvocacy

24 April 2025

South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association warns of potential abuse of R500 million fund

SASTA raises concerns about ensuring that financial support intended for spaza businesses reaches legitimate beneficiaries.

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01 // Advocacy

Representing Township Business Concerns

SASTA participates in public conversations about the challenges affecting spaza shops and township entrepreneurs.

02 // Accountability

Calling for Transparent Business Support

Media coverage reflects SASTA's engagement with questions about how support intended for township businesses is administered and accessed.

03 // Community

Listening to Local Entrepreneurs

SASTA's community activity includes bringing entrepreneurs together to discuss their business needs, challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Media Enquiries

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