Calls to extend spaza shop registration as 21-day deadline ends – SABC News [Video]

Long queues have formed at the Jabulani Civic Centre in Soweto, as today is the closing date set by the government for small business owners to comply with municipal by-laws for running a small business.

The registration process is the government’s effort to stop recent foodborne illnesses and deaths, caused by food allegedly bought at spaza shops.

Chairperson of the Gauteng Spaza shop and Landlord Forum, Veli Khumalo, says they are requesting a three-month extension to allow all spaza shops to register.

“Why I say that is that this process needs hard work. Firstly most of the people don’t have title deeds, they must go to housing in town, and they don’t have money to get title deeds. Others are staying in RDP houses, they don’t have title deeds. Because to fill this consent form you must have a title deed.”

The registration in Soweto has been extended to Wednesday …