Department of Small Business Development

09/06/2026

[MEDIA ADVISORY]: MINISTER OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO HOST SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC IN BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BCMM MAYOR

08/06/2026

Tyhopo Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd

Established in 2015 by dedicated farmer Nokuthula Myeko-Mafikwana, the Mafikwana Project produces maize and soybeans. It currently cultivates 122 hectares of arable land and grows potatoes on an additional 1 hectare. The project is based in Sigubudwini, Baziya A/A, Mthatha, Ward 15 of the KSD Local Municipality, about 40 km from town.

The main aim of maize production is to generate income, reduce poverty, strengthen food security, create jobs, and promote self-sustainability. Most importantly, it seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the local economy of Sigubudwini village and surrounding areas, including Mthatha and Ngcobo.

The project provides about 3 permanent jobs (2 men and 1 woman), 16 casual jobs during the harvesting season (4 young men, 8 young women, and 4 adults), and 8 casual jobs during maize planting.

Mafikwana said the goal is to expand the area under production from the current 122 hectares to 150 hectares or more by the next season. The project also aims to reduce poverty by employing more local youth, creating opportunities for agricultural graduates to gain practical experience, and involving young people so they can continue its legacy. In addition, it hopes to introduce innovative methods such as minimum tillage or no-till farming to reduce production costs.

King Sabata Dalindyebo has about 80% of its arable land covered by highly productive soils.



Small Enterprise Development & Finance Agency - Sedfa

08/06/2026

Request for Quotations for Promotional Material

You are hereby requested to submit a quotation in respect of goods and services as per Annexure A, and/or attached Specification/Terms of Reference.

To access all relevant documents, follow this link: https://www.dsbd.gov.za/tender/request-quotations-promotional-material

Advertising Date: 08 June 2026
Closing Date: 10 June 2026 at 11:00

All responses must be submitted to [email protected] before the closing date and time, and enquiries can be directed to [email protected]

06/06/2026

"Alongside our programmes and funding instruments, we are driving a series of policy and regulatory reforms aimed at improving the environment in which small businesses operate. These include reforms to reduce structural barriers, simplify compliance, and improve the ease of doing business. Central to this is the Business Licensing Bill, which seeks to streamline fragmented licensing systems across government and create a more predictable and enabling regulatory environment for MSMEs."

"We are also advancing a one-stop digital business registration and licensing platform, designed to reduce bureaucracy, shorten turnaround times, and make it easier for entrepreneurs to start and operate businesses.In addition, we are strengthening ecosystem coordination through the National MSME One-Plan, ensuring that government, private sector, DEls,and partners work from a shared framework with measurable impact, “the Minister said.

06/06/2026

"We need formalised partnerships strengthening legal awareness programmes for MSMEs. Such partnerships can contribute meaningfully to enterprise sustainability by ensuring that entrepreneurs have access to both business development support and legal guidance."

“Strengthening legal literacy among entrepreneurs require support in understanding contractual obligations, business registration requirements, labour regulations, consumer protection leaislation. intellectual property rights and debt management processes. Partnerships between legal practitioners, universities and government institutions such as DSBD can intervene in such areas,” the Minister said.

06/06/2026

The Minister for Small Business Development, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni is delivering the keynote address at iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu, School of Law's Small Business Seminar in Mthatha. Central to the theme " Strengthening SMME Resilience: Legal Pathways, Institutional Support, and Sustainable Enterprise Development in the Eastern Cape.

This gathering of minds entail a conglomeration of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Academics, Legal Representatives, Community Small Business Activists, female and youth forum members from numerous districts surrounding the region.

This is in efforts to provide critical insight on policy interventions; challenges confronting small businesses and exploring practical legal remedies and collaborative support mechanisms available through government and partner institutions that advance enterprise sustainability and economic participation.

06/06/2026

The Department of Small Business Development is proud to participate at the Kasi Business Workshop hosted by TEA - Township Entrepreneur's Alliance in Gugulethu, Cape Town.

The Masterclass theme is "How to Increase Your Sales".

This session is designed to help business owners learn practical ways to attract more customers and grow their income.

The participants are given the opportunity to explore sales strategies, customer service techniques and effective ways to market their products and services.

The session comprises impactful masterclasses, kasi business exhibition, kasi pitching challenge, networking session and Mbawula Chat inspiration.

The workshop creates a great impact in the Kasi entrepreneurship one township at a time

06/06/2026

Happening Now | The Minister for Small Business Development, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni has arrived at iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu to lead a high-level briefing session ahead of the Small Business Seminar hosted by School of Law, Law Clinic in Mthatha.

06/06/2026

This morning, Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni started her day by meeting with the Shuttle Services Team in Mthatha.

The meeting focused on strengthening the working relationship with the Shuttle Services Team, one of the key stakeholders in the transport industry and an important MSME sector partner. It also provided an opportunity to discuss and address the challenges faced by MSMEs in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.

05/06/2026

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