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IN CONVERSATION WITH KHOTSO MADUNA

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 SpazaWyza is a South African tech platform designed to help small and informal businesses grow using AI. From spaza shops and barbers to seamstresses, nail techs, stokvels, and network sellers, the platform offers tools that help business owners reach more customers, streamline operations, and make smarter decisions.
The platform is officially live nationwide, covering major townships and cities including Khayelitsha, Umlazi, Seshego, and Posmasburg. The platform emphasizes inclusivity with the tagline: “We Got YOU”, reflecting its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs at every stage.
Using AI-powered analytics and marketing tools, SpazaWyza allows small businesses to leverage data to attract customers, manage stock, and scale operations without needing extensive resources or prior tech knowledge.
The platform also underscores the rise of South Africa’s digital economy, showing how homegrown technology can directly empower local communities and micro-entrepreneurs.
Beyond business support, SpazaWyza encourages a “Kasi2Kasi” approach — connecting township entrepreneurs with broader markets and networks, bridging the gap between informal trading and formal business opportunities.
Accessible at www.spazawyza.africa, the platform is pitched as a practical, AI-powered partner for every type of business, big or small.
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