Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams Promotes Government Support of Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
- Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has reiterated government's firm commitment to small business development
- Ndabeni-Abrahams says small businesses play an important role in the national economy by eradicating poverty
- Entrepreneurs are urged to visit their nearest relevant departments to get all the information they need to access all the available resources
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SOUTH AFRICA - Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams emphasised government's firm stand in supporting small businesses at a Pitch for Funding event in Stellenbosch, Boland.
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Addressing entrepreneurs at the event, Ndabeni-Abrahams highlighted the importance of entrepreneurs taking advantage of the opportunities available at their disposal.
Ndabeni-Abrahams said both developed and underdeveloped countries consider small to medium enterprises (SMMEs) as the driving force for economic development.
“We see SMMEs as a solution to poverty and unemployment. This initiative presents an opportunity for the development of start-ups and innovative high-impact entrepreneurs who will contribute to job creation and socio-economic development,” said Ndabeni-Abrahams.
Ndabeni-Abrahams appealed to entrepreneurs to visit their nearest Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) office or local municipality to get all the information about which channels to follow to get assistance. She also reiterated the importance of visiting the department's website and social media pages.
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The Department of Small Business Development posted proceedings of the event on their X page, letting Mzansi in on the day's agenda.
Mzansi applauds government's initiative
Commenting on the Department of Small Business Development's Facebook page, South Africans expressed gratitude towards this initiative by the government.
Kgaladi Thema-Sethoga said:
"Great to see young people innovate."
Nomvula Radebe said:
"Standing ovation, they deserve full support from government."
Koveya Kasper still has some faith:
"South Africa is the best country, but the government is failing us."
Sipho Thubelihle Mashiya is sure he knows where the trouble lies:
"Government is failing young people in this country."
Nathi Matlala said:
"South Africans have different solutions but the government is falling us."
Glenda Charlene Williams is positive:
"I so love this, greater things are yet to come."
Relief for SMMEs affected by loadshedding
Briefly News previously reported on government's plan to offer relief to small businesses affected by loadshedding. The ongoing electricity crisis in the country has crippled local businesses, forcing some to shut their doors.
To address this issue, the Department of Small Business Enterprise Agencies, including the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) and SEDA, along with other stakeholders, collaborated to create an energy relief package. The package would offer relief to small, medium and informal businesses.
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