In the Transkei, Spaza shops followed in popularity at 56% of the respondents, with Grocery (convenience) stores (38%) and Street vendors (21%) being the least preferred (Figure 1). Only 2% of the respondents in the Transkei and 1% in the Ciskei bought their food from the farm gate. This finding is consistent with information that has established the decline of agriculture generally in the province. In the Ciskei, the second most preferred shopping place is the Grocery stores mentioned by of the respondents, followed.
