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R2bn required for infrastructure damage

Recovery damage costs are estimated to be approximately Two Billion Rand following the persistent heavy rainfall that has left a trail of destruction. This was stated by premier, Mandla Ndlovu during his inspection of the flood-stricken areas, together with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa…

Hundreds of spaza shop registrations hang in the balance

Hundreds of spaza shop registrations hang in the balance

CAROLINA – A total of 571 spaza shop owners in the Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality have only three weeks left to get their papers in order before the registration deadline on 28 February. Since the beginning of the registration drive on 15 November last year, following a widespread of…

Extension of spaza shop registration period welcomed

Extension of spaza shop registration period welcomed

NHLAZATSHE – The recent extension of the registration of spaza shops has received a warm welcome by owners who are still battling with the process. The registration drive began on 15 November and was due to be complete on 17 December. However, the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditonal Affairs,…