MEC DR TSHITEREKE MATIBE JOINS MAYOR ODAS NGOBENI ON SHOP COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS IN BOLOBEDU SOUTH

BOLOBEDU: The Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism MEC, Dr Tshitereke Matibe, joined Greater Tzaneen Municipality Mayor, Cllr Odas Ngobeni, law enforcement officials and health inspectors on unannounced inspections of spaza shops in Ga-Moleketla and Relela villages, Bolobedu South, outside Tzaneen, today on Thursday 30 July 2026. The inspections form part of ongoing efforts to enforce compliance and protect consumers. Undocumented foreign nationals were arrested, expired food items were confiscated, and non-compliant spaza shops were closed. MEC Matibe raised concern about the level of non-compliance, particularly in rural communities, including instances where local residents lease their business premises to undocumented foreign nationals. The inspections form part of LEDET’s broader drive to ensure that businesses operating in communities comply with applicable laws, municipal by-laws, and health and safety requirements. Listen Perfect Radio live on www.perfectradio.co.za