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Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Support for spaza shop owners

The registration of spaza shops and other food handling outlets

In the address to the nation on the 15th of November 2024, following the deaths of children due to food-borne illnesses, amongst measures adopted by the government, President Ramaphosa outlined a key compliance intervention on the regulation of spaza shops. The President directed that all spaza shops and other food handling facilities must be registered within the municipalities in which they operate.

In consultation with the President, the government has resolved to extend the registration deadline for all Spaza Shops and other food-handling outlets to 28 February 2025

Business Registration Guidelines

The first process is business compliance where you need to register the Spaza shops or any food handling business. 

The second process is compliance with health regulations. This process does not depend on whether you are registered or not. If you don’t comply with the health regulations the business will be closed down immediately. 

 

To register your business with Environmental Health, you can find the nearest Western Cape Environmental Health registration centre closest to you.

Food Safety

The below guides and documents are made available for all spaza shop owners to remain compliant with food safety regulations. 

Business Support

Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA)

Contact the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) for registration with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and other available support measures at:

 

 

  •  Bellville

23 Vrede Street 

Lowville Place, 2nd Floor

Tel: (021) 949 2227

 

 

  • George

1st floor, Old Mutual Building 

Crn York Road & Hibernia 

Tel: (044) 803 4900

 

 

  • Stellenbosch

1st Floor Eikestad Mall

43 Andringa Street 

Tel: (021) 861 4800