Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni delivers Department of Small Business Development Budget Vote 2021/22

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.

Kwazulu-Natal Informal Traders receive critical equipment from 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.

Small Business Development hands over R5 Million for Development of Moses Kotane Local Municipality

11 November 2020-Department of Small Business Development invests over R5 million to reignite Moses Kotane local economy Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Ms Nokuzola Capa and His Worship, Mayor of Moses Kotane Local Municipality Cllr Ralesole Diale will on Thursday, 12th November 2020 officially unveil an Investment Infrastructure programme valued over R5 Million in Mogwase.

Joint statement by Department of Small Business Development and Nedbank on uplifting 40 000 informal traders

20 November 2020-The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has partnered with Nedbank to empower 40 000 informal fruit and vegetable traders and help to restart their businesses. In a total contribution of R40 million, qualifying traders will receive grants of R1000 each, the money will be used to buy stock.

Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to host Community Radio phone-in about the State of the Nation Address 2021

15 February 2021 - The Minister for Small Business Development and Acting Minister in the Presidency, Ms Khumbudzo Ntshavheni will host a provincial community radio stations phone-in programme under the theme “Let’s Talk to the Minister on the State of the Nation Address” on Monday, 15 February 2021 from 19h00 - 20h00.

Misinformation about expenditure on small businesses COVID-19 relief funds

14 January 2021 - The Minister of Small Business Development, Hon. Khumbudzo Ntshavheni is appalled at the misinformation peddled by the DA about expenditure on small businesses COVID-19 relief funds. Just some few fact check would have clarified that the Department of Small Business Development had only managed to reprioritise only R500 million for the SMME Debt Relief and not the purported R1.4 billion as claimed by the DA.