This edition consists of Editor’s note, From the DG’s desk, Presidential Engagement, Covid-19 Relief Funds, SheTradesZA, SONA 2020 commitments, Creating Access to Markets and Incubation and Digital Hubs amongst others.

26 January 2021 - It is our pleasure, as the department of Small Business Development and its agency, Small Enterprise Finance Agency (popularly known as SEFA) to be launching the TOURISM EQUITY FUND in partnership with the Department of Tourism.

16 February 2021 - When President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa stood here on Thursday, he said “this is no ordinary year, and this is no ordinary State of the Nation Address”, and in the same vain, this is no ordinary SONA debate. We stand here today in a hybrid parliamentary session during a global pandemic that has affected us all.

10 May 2021 - Address by Minister, Hon. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to the Annual Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust Lecture Series: How Leadership Conceives Recovery Support to the SMME Sector during and post the pandemic

25 May 2021 - On the 25th of May 1963, 32 African leaders came together to form the Organisation of African Unity, one of its objectives being to encourage political and economic integration among member states. 58 years later to the Day, we, Honourable Members of the National Assembly are debating Budget Vote 36 for the Department of Small Business Development.

20 October 2020 - Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Ms. Nokuzola Capa together with eThekwini Municipality leadership, will on Wednesday, 21 October 2020 hand over tools and equipment to 46 informal business owners in eThekwini Metro, KwaZulu Natal.  The ceremony will take place at the KwaMashu Sports Centre.