May 2025

Apply for up to R100,000 to the Spaza Shop Support Fund

The Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF) is a government initiative that is designed to strengthen township-based spaza shops that form a critical component of South Africa’s informal economy. These shops tend to operate informally but they provide essential goods, create…

28/05/2025

A New Era for Small Businesses: The Small Enterprise Ombud Service

The adoption of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act of 2024 into law and the establishment of the small enterprise ombud service represent a pivotal advancement in creating a more equitable business landscape for small enterprises across South Africa. This office was designed to designed to provide affordable and effective access to justice for small businesses navigating legal disputes and regulatory challenges.