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Trending · 100 searches · 18 Jul 2026

Spaza Shops Probe

A recent investigation by the Public Protector has found that a significant number of spaza shops in Gauteng are registered in the names of South African citizens.

This finding has sparked interest and searches online, with many South Africans seeking more information about the probe.

What's happening?

The Public Protector held a media briefing to discuss the findings, but details are still emerging. It is not yet clear what prompted the investigation or what the implications of the findings may be.

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