Spatlo (also spelled sphatlo, spathlo and sphatlho) is a South African
street food popular in all
provinces of South Africa, especially
Gauteng. It is also known as a kota or "skhambane".
Spaza shops sell popular street food, including spatlo. Spaza shops are the backbone of township economy.
Spaza shops that sell this popular street food normally set minimum prices at
R 15 ranging to over
R 120 depending on the size and ingredients. Consumers are largely scholars and low income individuals, because it is the cheapest alternative to hamburgers. This meal is usually available in every area across the country, rarely not so. Sphatlo is considered a staple junk food in South Africa which goes well with a soft drink, usually a
cola.
Spatlo (also spelled sphatlo, spathlo and sphatlho) is a South African
street food popular in all
provinces of South Africa, especially
Gauteng. It is also known as a kota or "skhambane".
Spaza shops sell popular street food, including spatlo. Spaza shops are the backbone of township economy.
Spaza shops that sell this popular street food normally set minimum prices at
R 15 ranging to over
R 120 depending on the size and ingredients. Consumers are largely scholars and low income individuals, because it is the cheapest alternative to hamburgers. This meal is usually available in every area across the country, rarely not so. Sphatlo is considered a staple junk food in South Africa which goes well with a soft drink, usually a
cola.