South Africa: COVID-19 - Spaza Shop Owners Under Pressure to Stay Open After Hours

Spaza shop owners say they are under pressure from residents in Tshikota, Louis Trichardt, to stay open beyond the trading hours stipulated by the national lockdown to disrupt the spread of Covid-19.

Spaza shops may only trade from 7am to 5pm. Normally, they are open from 6am to 9pm.

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