Soweto tragedy sparks debate on informal trade

The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town.
Spaza shop in Soweto.
Middelburg farmer Reinardt  Steyn and his two co-accused.
Spaza shop in Soweto.
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications, and Digital Technologies Khusela Diko 
Family representative Sibongile Segalo
Spaza shop in Soweto.
Computer illustration of Vibrio cholerae bacteria.
Spaza shop in Soweto.
JOHANNESBURG – Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has stated that illegal shops continue to operate because citizens often push back against government attempts to enforce laws.
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This discussion follows recent deaths of children in Soweto.
Rosheda Muller, President of the National Informal Traders Alliance discussed the situation with eNCA.