SpazaConnect

11/09/2026

Your storeroom can make or break your food safety.

Keep three types of stock apart: raw food (like meat), perishable food (like milk, eggs, cooked food), and dry goods (like rice, tinned food, snacks).

Store raw meat low down, away from anything ready to eat.

Never store cleaning products or pest control near food. A few minutes sorting your storeroom protects your stock, your customers, and your shop's name.

Look at your storeroom today — are these three kept apart?

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10/09/2026

Have you checked the support available for your spaza shop?

The Spaza Shop Support Fund is still available for qualifying South African-owned spaza shops.

If you have not checked your eligibility yet, now is a good time to review the requirements and application process.

Check the official application information here:

www.spazashopfund.co.za

Eligibility and verification requirements apply.

Check the opportunity and see if your business qualifies.

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To support township and rural community convenience shops, including spazas. The funding will be utilised for the refurbishment of businesses and facilitating wholesale aggregation. Such businesses will be provided with financial and non-financial support in terms of technical skills, support for re...

10/09/2026

Your hands touch cash, rubbish and raw food long before they touch what your customer eats or buys.

Wash properly before you handle food or stock, after handling money, after the toilet, and after touching raw food or rubbish. It costs nothing and needs no equipment — just doing it every single time.

Think about your own routine today.

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09/09/2026

Myth: If food looks and smells fine, it’s safe to sell.

Fact: Many harmful bacteria don’t change how food looks, smells or tastes. Some of the riskiest stock, including cooked rice, cooked pasta, meat, milk and eggs, can spoil quickly without obvious warning signs.

That’s why checking storage conditions and sell-by dates matters more than a quick sniff.

Visit spazaconnect.co.za to register your business and take the next step.

08/09/2026

Could your shop be creating a risk without you realising it?
Most food safety problems come from a handful of everyday habits, not big mistakes.

Swipe through six risks that are easy to miss when you're busy serving customers, then see how many apply to your shop right now.

Check your setup and see how many you can fix today.

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07/09/2026

Before you open your shop, ask yourself one question: would you trust what you're selling?

Food safety is not only about passing an inspection. It's about keeping your customers safe, protecting the name of your shop, and keeping your doors open.
Small daily habits — clean hands, tidy shelves, food stored the right way — protect all three.

Spaza shops and food traders feed millions of South Africans every day. Getting the basics right matters.

Save this post — we're sharing more all month.

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04/09/2026

LEARNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CYBER SECURITY ANALYST

Know a young person looking to start a career in technology?

Siyakha Consulting, in partnership with Performanta, is offering a 12-month Cyber Security Analyst Learnership starting in October 2026.

South African citizens aged 18–35 with Matric, Mathematics and English at 65% or higher may qualify.

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing date: 16 September 2026

Share this opportunity with someone who may qualify.

Apply: [email protected]

Subject line: CYBER SECURITY LEARNERSHIP

28/08/2026

Getting organised today can save you time tomorrow.

Whether you're preparing for inspections, funding opportunities or business support, having the right documents matters. © is here to guide you every step of the way.

Visit www.spazaconnect.co.za today.

27/08/2026

Good customer service starts with the basics.

Lelo has a message for business owners: prioritise quality, good hygiene and customer service.

The way you keep your business, serve your customers and deliver your products can determine whether they come back.

Don’t just focus on selling more. Focus on giving customers a reason to return.

🌐 Visit spazaconnect.co.za for support and information.

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27/08/2026

Save this guide for when you need it.If your business has an unresolved complaint involving a bank, credit provider, financial adviser, pension fund or investment service, knowing the right ombud to contact can save you time and frustration.

The Ombud Council's guide brings the key financial dispute resolution bodies together in one place.
Save it. Share it. Know where to go.

Register for Money Smart Week: Money Smart Week South Africa 2026
Learn more: www.ombudcouncil.org.za

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