The South African government has disbursed R41.6 million to spaza shops through its R100 million Spaza Shop Support Fund. This figure was disclosed by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau in response to a parliamentary question from National Assembly member Mokgaetji Mafagane. Minister Tau confirmed that the full R100 million allocated to the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has been approved for the programme. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Bheki Ma-Events Twala: Founder & Executive Director SA Spaza, Michael Ramothopo National Chairperson Of South African Spaza & Tuckshop Association (SASTA) and Hon.Teboho Reginald Selelane Founder and President of the South African Union of Spaza Shops-SAUSS.

<p>The South African government has disbursed R41.6 million to spaza shops through its R100 million Spaza Shop Support Fund. This figure was disclosed by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau in response to a parliamentary question from National Assembly member Mokgaetji Mafagane. Minister Tau confirmed that the full R100 million allocated to the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has been approved for the programme. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Bheki Ma-Events Twala: Founder &amp; Executive Director SA Spaza, Michael Ramothopo National Chairperson Of South African Spaza &amp; Tuckshop Association (SASTA) and Hon.Teboho Reginald Selelane Founder and President of the South African Union of Spaza Shops-SAUSS.</p>

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

<p>POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.</p>