South Africa, Feb. 14 -- The deadline for registration is 28 February 2025.

"The registration is open on business days only and excludes public holidays and weekends. Business owners who are eligible to register for this purpose are urged to visit their registration centres in their respective municipalities," the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) said on Thursday, 13 February 2025.

Last year, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for all spaza shops and food-handling facilities to register with their respective municipalities as part of decisive measures to address recurring foodborne illnesses.

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