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Sabbir Alam of Bangladesh in his tuckshop in Meqheleng near the Ficksburg border post. (File photo: Thulani Mbele/Sowetan/Gallo images)

Transforming spaza shops from trouble into township titans

To safeguard their future, we must address regulatory gaps, ownership patterns and issues such as extortion

  • Des Erasmus
10 min read
Meals on wheels: KasiD delivery CEO Freddy Mahhumane and Lucky Mazibuko of the Ribs Circle restaurant in Tembis are positive about the food-delivery business in townships. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The appetite for food delivery services in townships is growing

The big players have launched township e-commerce initiatives but existing businesses already have a good handle on the space This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read