KZN steps in to try to stop xenophobia as business group warns of violence
The business dealings of informal traders — both local and foreign — will fall under the spotlight as the provincial government moves to allay fears of xenophobia in Durban’s townships.Foreign shopkeepers‚ largely from African countries‚ were threatened by a local business association last week.The group‚ purported to represent South African informal traders‚ issued a letter to foreign business owners to close up their shops and cease all operations.On Tuesday night, premier Willies Mchunu met traders from Inanda‚ Ntuzuma and KwaMashu. According to a statement issued by his office‚ Mchunu resolved to conduct new verification of all spazas‚ ensuring that all had the relevant licences."The entry of new spazas will be properly managed‚ taking into consideration the economic viability of operations including the distance between each other‚ and homes.""Ethekwini municipality would start drafting and implementing regulations to govern the spazas in the city with a commitment to better re...
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