Workshop highlights funding opportunities for spaza shops
Spaza shop owners in Makhuduthamaga are being encouraged to apply for government funding aimed at strengthening township businesses and boosting local economic growth.
Spaza shop owners in the Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality have been encouraged to explore government funding opportunities aimed at strengthening and expanding their businesses.
This follows a Spaza Shop Funding Awareness Workshop hosted by the municipality in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, and the Sekhukhune District Municipality, in Jane Furse on Wednesday.
The workshop attracted a large number of local spaza shop owners, who were urged to take advantage of available support to grow and revitalise their businesses.
The session provided guidance on the application process for the Spaza Shop Support Fund.
Municipal spokesperson Thomas Mashabela said the awareness initiative was prompted by the DSBD’s R500m funding allocation for spaza shops, which remains largely underutilised across the country.
“This highlights the need to educate and encourage local business owners to submit their applications before the government announces the closing date,” Mashabela said.
He explained that successful applicants may receive up to R100 000 to assist with groceries, equipment and other business assets. Beneficiaries will also receive skills development support to help strengthen their enterprises.
