Spaza shop sector at centre of safety concerns, economic policy and policing debate

Guest: Michael Ramothopo | Deputy President of SASTA (South African Spaza and Tuck Shop Association Spaza shops are under increasing scrutiny over food safety, compliance, ownership and alleged links to organised crime. With protests in Thembisa, proposed ownership restrictions, and SAPS warnings, the sector is at the centre of a wider debate on regulation and township livelihoods. Africa Melane speaks to Michael Ramothopo of SASTA on what's driving the pressure and possible solutions. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702's and CapeTalk's early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click and find all the catch-up podcasts here Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 and CapeTalk

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Spaza shop sector at centre of safety concerns, economic policy and policing debate is an episode from Early Breakfast with Abongile Nzelenzele by Primedia Broadcasting.

This episode is 5:51 long.

This episode was published on May 7, 2026.

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