1 September 20211 - This debate is taking place in the context of a number of challenges facing the economy of our country . which on amongst others include increasing unemployment. For an example according to the recent Quarterly Labor Force Survey the number of unemployed persons increased by 584 000 to 7,8 million compared to the first quarter of 2021. 

Wednesday, 25 August 2021 - Address by the Minister for Small Business Development, honourable Stella Tembisa Ndabeni-Abrahams (MP), on the occasion of debate on the recent public violence, looting and destruction of property: “peace, stability and rebuilding beyond the public violence, looting and destruction of property”.

01 September 2021 - The Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Tembisa Ndabeni-Abrahams welcomes the appointment of the newly elected President of the Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), Professor Bonang Mohale and Vice President, Mr Adrian Gore. “BUSA’s contribution to the organized corporate representative organisations, chamber of commerce, industry and professional organisations is commendable, and we are hopeful that the organization will be deliberate in the development of small businesses” said Ndabeni-Abrahams.

Guidelines for application: Debt relief finance scheme and business growth/ resilience facility and notice for the call for proposals: Covid-19 SMME intervention measures released 

28 Mar 2020

Statement by Minister Ntshavheni on the department’s readiness to support SMMEs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

19 Mar 2020