Spaza

Added May 15, 2025
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Spaza is a colloquial term used in African communities.
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · May 15, 2025
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Informal tuck shop/store.
"Fetch bread at the spaza."
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025
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Short for spaza shop, an informal township shop, but metaphorically, making "spaza money" means small-time earnings. Owning a spaza is a typical way families hustle to make a living.
"My mom runs a spaza, it's not big profit but it pays our bills. (English, meaning "My mom runs a small informal shop; it's not big profit but it covers our bills.")"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025
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Lebenkelana / Spaza shop (Small shop / Spaza shop)
"Spaza e haufi le ntlo! (The spaza is near the house!)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025
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Okatando okadidi / small shop (Small informal shop)
"Buy bread at the spaza. (Buy bread at the small shop.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025
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