Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams has arrived at Maclear Town Hall in Nqanqarhu, Elundini Local Municipality.

Her visit forms part of the Department of Small Business Development flagship Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP), which is a 100% grant initiative, that seeks to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of informal and micro enterprises, particularly those owned by women, youth, and people with disabilities in townships and rural areas.

A total number of 59 informal traders, up and coming businesses as well as SMMEs will be supported with machinery, hand tools and electronic equipment by the department.