According to the 2023 research from Accenture Africa, there are more than 150-thousand spaza shops in South Africa with an estimated market size of 178-Billion Rand.  As the nation commemorates 30 years of democracy, there have been growing calls that both rural and township economies be supported and properly regulated so they can become integral part of the country's mainstream economy. Producer Tshepo Ikaneng has compiled this report.

According to the 2023 research from Accenture Africa, there are more than 150-thousand spaza shops in South Africa with an estimated market size of 178-Billion Rand.  As the nation commemorates 30 years of democracy, there have been growing calls that both rural and township economies be supported and properly regulated so they can become integral part of the country's mainstream economy. Producer Tshepo Ikaneng has compiled this report.

2024 marks 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections on 27th April 1994. Throughout the year, on all our platforms, SABC News will remind you of key moments in our democratic history

2024 marks 30 years since South Africa’s first democratic elections on 27th April 1994. Throughout the year, on all our platforms, SABC News will remind you of key moments in our democratic history

Democracy 30

Reflecting on 30 Years of Democracy: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path Forward.

Reflecting on 30 Years of Democracy: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path Forward.

Democracy 30: Boosting South Africa’s Township and Rural Economies

The first container of locally produced avocados by global commercial farmer, Westfalia Fruit, has arrived in China. The historic shipment follows the successful conclusion of bilateral discussions between BRICS member states, South Africa and China. The supplier, with leading avocado farming operations in Limpopo, is optimistic about future economic prospects following the export agreement. 
SABC News Reporter, Karabo Kgafane compiled this report.

The first container of locally produced avocados by global commercial farmer, Westfalia Fruit, has arrived in China. The historic shipment follows the successful conclusion of bilateral discussions between BRICS member states, South Africa and China. The supplier, with leading avocado farming operations in Limpopo, is optimistic about future economic prospects following the export agreement.  SABC News Reporter, Karabo Kgafane compiled this report.

Democracy 30: South Africa's Westfalia Fruit Makes Historic Avocado Shipment to China

The high crime levels in Gauteng have left many businesses reeling and comtemplating closing shop. Many enterprises face severe financial losses due to burglaries and theft, as well as fearing for their safety and those of their families and employees. Those operating in the townships have to contend with the extortionists demanding that they pay them "protection fee". Security experts say crime syndicates are increasingly targeting businesses with high-value assets, such as expensive industrial equipment, generators and machinery, amongst others. Sashin Naidoo has the details.

The high crime levels in Gauteng have left many businesses reeling and comtemplating closing shop. Many enterprises face severe financial losses due to burglaries and theft, as well as fearing for their safety and those of their families and employees. Those operating in the townships have to contend with the extortionists demanding that they pay them "protection fee". Security experts say crime syndicates are increasingly targeting businesses with high-value assets, such as expensive industrial equipment, generators and machinery, amongst others. Sashin Naidoo has the details.

Democracy 30: Crime wave cripples Gauteng businesses

Residents of various townships, which were once home to industrial sites serving as economic hubs across Limpopo during the Bantustan governments, have urged the government to consider reopening the factories. More than fifty percent of the factories in townships like Seshego, Lebowakgomo, and Nkowankowa now stand unoccupied. Residents attribute the closure of these factories to the rise in crime and unemployment rates. Rendani Raliphswa reports.

Democracy 30: Boosting South Africa’s Township and Rural Economies

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