‘Spaza’ is a generic isiZulu colloquial term, meaning ‘hidden’or 'camouflaged'. [1][2] Spaza shops, also known as tuck shops originated in Apartheid-era South Africa when enterprising Historically Disadvantaged Individuals were restricted from owning formal businesses, they began setting up informal, micro-convenience shops from their homes to serve their communities' daily needs in the townships.[3][4]
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