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Terms of Use

These Terms explain the conditions that apply when using the SASTA website, its information and online services.

Effective: 3 September 2026

SASTA NPC

Registration No. 2023/114156/08

1. About These Terms

These Terms of Use apply to your use of the SASTA website and the information, resources and online services made available through it.

By using this website, you agree to use it lawfully and in accordance with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website.

2. About SASTA

SASTA is the South African Spaza & Tuckshop Association. The organisation works with and supports spaza shops, tuckshops and other township and informal entrepreneurs.

SASTA NPC is registered under registration number 2023/114156/08.

3. Website Information

SASTA aims to provide useful and accurate information about the organisation, its activities, membership, areas of work and matters relevant to township enterprise.

Information published on the website is provided for general informational purposes and may be updated, corrected or removed as circumstances change.

4. Membership Information

Information about SASTA membership, membership benefits, subscriptions and application processes is provided to help prospective and existing members understand the association's membership offering.

Submitting an enquiry or application does not by itself guarantee acceptance, approval, certification or any particular benefit unless SASTA confirms this through its applicable membership process.

5. Acceptable Use

You may use this website for lawful purposes. You must not intentionally interfere with the operation or security of the website, attempt unauthorised access to systems or data, submit malicious material, or use the website in a way that violates applicable law.

You must not misrepresent your identity or knowingly provide false or misleading information through SASTA's online services.

6. External Websites

This website may link to independent third-party websites, including news organisations, partners and other external resources.

External links are provided for convenience and informational purposes. SASTA does not control those websites and is not responsible for their availability, content, security or privacy practices.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, website content created for SASTA, including SASTA branding, written content and original website materials, may be protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Third-party names, trademarks, media articles, images and other materials remain the property of their respective owners.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as transferring ownership of SASTA or third-party intellectual property to a website user.

8. Privacy and Personal Information

Where SASTA collects personal information through membership processes, enquiries or other interactions, that information is handled in accordance with SASTA's Privacy Policy and applicable South African data protection requirements.

You should review the Privacy Policy before submitting personal information through the website.

9. Availability of the Website

SASTA may update, maintain, suspend or modify parts of the website from time to time.

While reasonable efforts may be made to keep the website available and functional, uninterrupted availability cannot be guaranteed.

10. Disclaimer

General information on this website should not be treated as legal, financial, tax or other professional advice.

Where a decision requires professional advice, users should obtain advice appropriate to their individual circumstances.

11. Changes to These Terms

SASTA may update these Terms of Use when website functionality, organisational practices or applicable requirements change.

The current version will be published on this page together with its effective date.

Questions

Contact SASTA

Questions about these Terms can be directed to the SASTA National Office at [email protected].

66 Mbata Drive
Zondi 1
Soweto, 1868
South Africa

SASTA NPC — Registration No. 2023/114156/08