By Councillor Sarah Mabotsa
MMC for Economic Development and Spatial Planning
“Owners of spaza shops and food handling businesses are reminded that this is the
last week for them to register their businesses with their local municipalities” says
Councillor Sarah Mabotsa, the Mayoral Committee Member responsible for Economic
Development and Spatial Planning in the City of Tshwane.
“You must register your business to comply with the Directive of President Cyril
Ramaphosa. Registration tells our Tshwane residents that you are a legal and safe
business” added Councillor Mabotsa.
In the City of Tshwane, an application for registration can be done easily from a
smartphone or computer by going to www.tinyurl.com/tshwanespazas or to
https://spazashopregister.tshwane.gov.za/app-registration
Business owners may also visit the following municipal offices until 28 February 2025
at:
• Region 1: Soshanguve Speaker’s Office,
• Region 2: Temba Municipal Offices,
• Region 3: Middestad Building & Atteridgeville Community Hall,
• Region 4: Olivenhoutbosch Business Centre (Wednesdays only),
• Region 5: Rayton Municipal Offices,
• Region 6: Mamelodi Municipal Offices, and
• Region 7: Bronkhorstspruit Municipal Offices.
The City of Tshwane has received more than 4200 applications to date, of which 56%
are from South African citizens and more than one third of applications are from
women-owned businesses.
“I thank the thousands of business owners who have already
applied and encourage any business owner who has not yet done
so to apply before the deadline on Friday, 28 February 2025 to
ensure that they are compliant and to avoid being closed down.”
added Councillor Mabotsa.
Residents of Tshwane are reminded that both spaza shop and food-handling
businesses must apply. Food-handling businesses include the manufacturers and
handlers of foods such as food processors, bakeries, butcheries, food delivery
companies, fast food shops, restaurants etc.
The following documents are required from the spaza shop or food-handling
businesses during registration:
• Your South African ID documentation, passport or other approved
valid identification documentation (such as refugee or asylum
status documentation) from the Department of Home Affairs
(DHA),
• Proof of registration with the Companies and Intellectual Property
Commission (CIPC),
• Copy of title deed, lease agreement or proof of residence,
• Affidavit and certified copy of identity document of stand or erf
owner if zoned as Residential 5 or Appropriate zoning certificate,
• Tax clearance certificate (South African Revenue Service (SARS)
documents),
• Confirmation letter from your bank of your banking account, and
• If the business is a restaurant, then a copy of the menu is also
required.