For years, many commentators have predicted the decline of South Africa's spaza shops. And many even justify the continued dominance of foreign-owned spaza shops. Yet a new generation of entrepreneurs is proving that the future of township retail may be brighter than ever.
Mo’s Crib is a South African sustainable homeware brand that has done what most businesses only dream of. The brand has cracked the United States retail market and has landed on the shelves of Crate & Barrel and Target. Founded…
The United State 30% tariff hike on South African goods, effective August 7, 2025, coupled with the effective termination of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), has profoundly disrupted the economic landscape for South African small businesses.
