The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has submitted a Private Member's Bill to reserve spaza shop ownership strictly for South African citizens. The draft is nearing completion and follows concerns over illegal trade and undocumented foreign nationals. The move comes amid tighter regulation of township economies after foodborne illness outbreaks in 2024 and 2025. Government has already stepped up inspections and registration drives for spaza shops nationwide. For more we're joined by Umkhoto WeSizwe Party MP, Carol Mafagane

<p>The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has submitted a Private Member's Bill to reserve spaza shop ownership strictly for South African citizens. The draft is nearing completion and follows concerns over illegal trade and undocumented foreign nationals. The move comes amid tighter regulation of township economies after foodborne illness outbreaks in 2024 and 2025. Government has already stepped up inspections and registration drives for spaza shops nationwide. For more we're joined by Umkhoto WeSizwe Party MP, Carol Mafagane</p>

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MKP calls for the reservation of spaza shops ownership strictly for South Africans

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