What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shop original man from South Africa? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Shop". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NEW (synonym of "original") + SA (synonym of "South Africa?") + GENT (synonym of "man"); definition: "Shop" The answer is Newsagent.

Shop original man from South Africa? (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3067 | 12 Across | 2020-08-02 flower

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