Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Gauteng govt pledges support to communities organising to reclaim spaza shop ownership

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Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile has pledged to support communities organising to reclaim spaza shop ownership in their neighbourhoods. The Boipatong community South of Joburg claims local shop operations in the area are dominated by foreign nationals leaving the locals out of their economy. Maile engaged disgruntled residents on a range of issues following the murder of a local spaza shop owner. Phemelo speaks to Deputy Director General at the Gauteng Department of Economic Planning and Development, Raymond Martin.
21 Oct 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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