Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams visited various schools in the Mthatha, Eastern Cape as part of a back-to-school campaign. The initiative was aimed at assessing the state of readiness in various schools and providing learner support. Minister handed over school shoes and sanitary pads to learners. Ndabeni-Abrahams encouraged learners to explore further studies on entrepreneurship and skills-based programmes.
24 January 2023 Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams paid a visit to Lubomvini Senior Primary School in Mbashe Local Municipality, Eastern Cape. The vist was meant to inspire and encourage learners to pay much attention to their studies and stay away from negative tendencies. Minister in partnership with the sponsors donated school apparels, school shoes and sanitary towels to female learners.
The Annual Review of Small Businesses and Co-operatives in South Africa aims to contribute towards the promotion and development of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) as well as co-operatives by building a better understanding of the complexities of the sector by reviewing and analysing available data as well as engaging SMMEs, Co-operatives, government departments and agencies and highlighting the challenges faced by SMMEs and Co-operatives in South Africa.
A sizeable portion of South Africa’s workforce earns a living by managing or working in micro and informal businesses. The coronavirus, and responding government measures, have had devastating effects on businesses all over the world, with a disproportional impact on micro and informal businesses.
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The purpose of these guidelines is to provide municipalities and businesses with practical tools and resources to address municipal Red Tape issues which have the potential to improve the business environment for small businesses. An improved business environment is essential for supporting accelerated economic growth, job creation and poverty reduction.
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The aim of the Competition Awards is to provide national recognition to aspirant young entrepreneurs, existing youth-owned enterprises and individual entrepreneurs with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship among the youth in South Africa.
The Department of Small Business Development is delighted to introduce to the public the Youth Enterprise Development Strategy (YEDS). South Africa is faced with the challenge of limited and poor participation of young people in the economy.
