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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Register with CIPC via SEDFA Support
Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) provides support to spaza shop owners for registering their businesses with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). This includes assistance with documentation and processes.
The document's recorded date is 28 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Contact the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) for registration with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and other available support measures at:
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Local Municipality, George Local Municipality
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/support-spaza-shop-owners
Closing Date
28 February 2025
Apply for Certificate of Acceptability (CoCT)
Spaza shop owners must obtain a valid Certificate of Acceptability from the City of Cape Town to remain compliant with food safety laws. The application form is available for download.
The document's recorded date is 28 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Find out how you can apply for a certificate of acceptability
Download Spaza Shop Health & Safety Handbook
Spaza shop owners can download a comprehensive handbook that outlines health and safety procedures, employee responsibilities, and hazard management to maintain compliance.
The document's recorded date is 28 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
You can download the Spaza Shop Health & Safety Handbook that provides clear, concise instructions on health and safety procedures
Access Food Safety Training Sessions
Spaza shop owners can attend free training sessions on basic food safety offered by Environmental Health offices. These sessions help ensure compliance with health regulations.
The document's recorded date is 28 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.
where they can assist in arranging training sessions for you on basic food safety.
