Thursday, May 29th, 2025
What's on to enjoy this weekend
Events near you
What’s happening around the country this weekend of May 30 – June 1, 2025! Here are some highlights
INZOLO – A soulful music experience featuring Odwa Bongo, happening at Selective Live on June 1. More info.
Craig Lucas – The Identity Crisis Tour – A live performance at Noordhoek Farm Village on May 30. Details.
Mojo XXL Music Nights Ft. Ben Rodrigues – A vibrant music event in Sea Point on May 30. See more.
Trend 2035 Cape Town – A forward-thinking event at Kelvin Grove Club on May 30. Find out more.
Now that’s what I call music at Suikerbossie – A nostalgic music night at Suikerbossie Restaurant & Estate on May 30. Event info.
Benoni Beer & Gin Fest – A lively festival celebrating craft beer and gin on May 31. More details.
Mini Brandy Festival – A showcase of the finest brandies on May 31. Check it out.
Winelands Autumn Expo – A celebration of diverse wine districts on May 30-31. Explore more.
Hyperdrift SA – An adrenaline-pumping precision driving event on May 30-31. Event details.
SereniTea Saturdays – A luxurious candle-making and relaxation event on May 31. Learn more.
This article was originally generated by AI and we cannot guarantee that any of these events have been cancelled, postponed or moved venue. Please refer to the event website for more details.
Government start paying from support fund
Spaza shops R6 million richer
Some spaza shop owners have received R6 million from the South African government.
This money is part of the R500 million in total the government has promised to pay spaza shop through the Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).
The fund, aimed at increasing the participation of South African-owned spaza shops in the townships and rural areas retail trade sector, was launched last month.
“This is moving at a slow pace due to all the parties that are involved in coordinating the work, which includes inspections, verification of citizenship as well as site and health inspections.
“The fund will assist shop owners that met the deadline for the registration of an operating permit,” the minister of Small Business Development., Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, said during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, 29 May.
It offers funding of up to R300 000 per shop through a combination of grants and low-interest loans.
In addition, it allocates funding specifically for initial stock purchases, infrastructure improvements, business development tools, and Point of Sale (POS) system adoption.
The fund is being administered by the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEFDA). Source: SAnews.gov.za