With reference to this article published on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality - https://mype.co.za/spaza-shops-face-21-day-countdown/ - in which Spaza shops are being targeted for compliance in Ward 60 many questions arise. So, don't judge before you know. One question has been asked by MyPE of the Municipality; "Why is Ward 60 is being 'targeted' or used as an 'example'? Is the non-compliance higher or is there some other reason?" The NMBM answer was as follows; "The Metro is … [Read more...] about Why ONLY Ward 60? Why ONLY Spaza Shops? What About …?
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Spaza shops most at risk
The figures for trio crimes - which include carjacking, robberies at residential premises as well as robberies at non-residential premises - are not at a desirable level, says Police Minister Nathi Nhleko. According to Minister Nhleko, figures for carjacking indicate a 0.1% point increase in the 2015/16 financial year compared to a 1.6% point increase during 2013/14. For robberies at residential premises, the figures for 2013/14 stood at 7.4%, while in 2014/15 there was an increase of 5.2% … [Read more...] about Spaza shops most at risk

