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Unlocking the township economy: registration, growth, and innovation in 2026

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In November 2024 the government issued a decree frantically announcing that spaza shops in Gauteng had 21 days to register or close. The deadline was eventually extended to February 2025, accompanied by the usual threats of “enforcement” and “crackdowns”. We are now in a new year, looking at the scoreboard for strong gains to carry forward into 2026 and beyond. Can we leverage these registrations in this regard? Virat Chadha, Director at Inani Strategies shares her views on this matter.
28 Jan 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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