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Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams said the Department of Small Business Development has provided about R79.6 million in financial support to spaza shop owners across South Africa through the Spaza Shop Support Fund. Do you know anyone that has benefited from this?

📢Fancy a 60K finder's fee?🫰🏾 KFC Africa is doubling down on its commitment to South African growth with the launch of KFC: The Next 100, an ambitious initiative calling on property professionals, municipalities, developers and communities to help identify the next wave of restaurant locations. A R60,000 finder’s fee for successful site recommendations remains on offer for ordinary South Africans who identify locations that lead to opened restaurants. Read more here: ekasitradersnetwork.co.za/kfc-doubles-do… #KFC #KFCAfrica

We are tired of investigations that disappear into filing cabinets while those implicated face no consequences! @BuildOneSA demands the immediate release of the @GautengDED investigation report. GDED & its implementing partner @FamilyTreeHold have failed township businesses!

The government has been urged to be transparent about the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF), amid concern about the potential mismanagement of the project that was launched last year to empower South African-owned township and rural spaza shops. #SpazaShopSupportFund #Corruption #Transparency Read on tinyurl.com/muxfs598

Illegal foreigners collecting water from a manhole to sell in their spaza shops.

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We spent the day in Olievenhoutbosch. This shop owner runs a business in a structure that was illegal built on a road reserve. She is one of several foreign nationals that conduct business in this area. We are scouting for trading space for registered South African nationals. We’ve identified three land parcels in Olievenhoutbosch that will be allocated to traders. @CityTshwane

NEWS: The City of Tshwane says it will demolish a spaza shop that is owned by foreign nationals and was built on top of a sewer line in Mahube valley, Mamelodi. The trading certificates used by the foreign nationals were found to be fraudulent - KZN Tonight Podcast 📸 City of Tshwane

B-Well’s refill model gains ground in township stores. B‑well has begun rolling out a flexible cooking‑oil refill model in selected township stores as households continue to feel the strain of rising living costs. With cooking‑oil prices still around 4% higher year‑on‑year in February 2026, basic staples remain increasingly out of reach for many families. In response, the brand’s new Smartfill initiative gives shoppers the ability to buy smaller, more affordable quantities - an option fast gaining traction among cash‑constrained consumers. Read more here: ekasitradersnetwork.co.za/b-wells-refill… #eKasiTradersNetwork #Bwell #Smartfill #TownshipTrade #SpazaShops #TownshipRetail

📢FINAL CALL: SAB Foundation Social Innovation & Disability Awards close 16 March. If you are building a solution that improves lives, this is your opportunity to take it further. ekasitradersnetwork.co.za/sab-foundation…

Altron FinTech announced the expansion of its Kasi Sales Squad initiative from Soweto into Ekurhuleni and the Johannesburg CBD, scaling a proven model that brings enterprise-grade payment infrastructure directly to township entrepreneurs. Read more here: ekasitradersnetwork.co.za/altron-fintech…

RESEARCH - SPAZA SHOPS BEAT BIG RETAIL South Africa’s retail sector grew strongly in 2025, but the biggest surprise came from traditional trade. NielsenIQ’s State of the Retail Nation report shows spaza shops and independent retailers are growing faster than large supermarket chains. Consumers spent about R683.3bn on fast-moving consumer goods during the year. While modern trade still dominates total sales, spaza outlets are expanding rapidly as shoppers buy smaller quantities more frequently. With more than 140,000 spaza outlets compared with about 11,000 modern stores, accessibility is driving growth. Analysts say spaza shops are becoming increasingly competitive on price, convenience and location, reshaping how FMCG brands compete across South Africa’s retail landscape. More stats - ln.run/f0REG Pictured - Zak Haeri, Managing Director for NIQ in South Africa

📢 VAT threshold increased to R2.3 Million! A massive win for small business owners.👊🏽 #BudgetSpeech2026

The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association rejected proposed increases in liquor licensing fees by the Gauteng Liquor Board, warning that the move would disproportionately hurt township-based micro and small businesses. businessreport.co.za/companies/2026…

New Opportunity!🚨 The Imara Artisan SMME Fund has launched. South Africa’s first fund purpose-built for artisan trade businesses. A R300 billion funding gap is keeping plumbers, electricians, builders and other artisan SMMEs from growing. Most can’t access fair financing, wait 45-90 days to get paid, and struggle to fund tools and materials. Imara, backed by Allan Gray Makers and E Squared Investments, offers: ✅ Asset rentals — access tools and equipment without upfront cash ✅ Material financing — get project materials without immediate payment ✅ Invoice discounting — get paid immediately after completing work Goal: 20,000 artisan microbusinesses empowered. R8 in social value for every R1 invested. Watch the full breakdown with Prince Nwadeyi 👇

The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with Business Culture, will officially launch the Gauteng Spaza Shop and Informal Traders Summit and Expo on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. #JoburgEconomy ^MM

Tenders remain one of the most important routes to market for legitimate SMEs! Sourcefin has expanded its impact mission with the launch of TenderCentral - A free platform where access meets opportunity. ekasitradersnetwork.co.za/sourcefin-expa…

Happy New Year from the eKasi Traders Network Team! May each day be a new beginning, and may you find inspiration in the possibilities that the future holds. #eKasiTradersNetwork #TownshipTrade #HappyNewYear #NewBeginnings #NewYear2026

🎄Merry Christmas from the eKasi Traders Network Team. Wishing you all a joyous Christmas filled with love, laughter and happiness. #MerryChristmas #eKasiTradersNetwork