Department of Small Business Development

What Happens Next? Shortlisted candidates will move to the Provincial Pitch stage where they will present their businesses to a panel of judges and have an opportunity to advance to the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards. #PresidentialMSMECoopAwards2026

Minister for Small Business Development Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, handed over business equipment to 58 informal and micro enterprises in Ingquza Hill Local Municipality . The investment is a practical demonstration of government's commitment to translating programmes into meaningful support for entrepreneurs in townships and rural areas. The beneficiaries were supported under the Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP), a flagship programme of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), established under the National Informal Business Upliftment Strategy (NIBUS). It was created to address the development gap at the lower base of the economy. The beneficiaries operates in the following sectors food and catering, beauty and personal care, clothing and textile and small-scale farmers

While delivering the key note address at the Township and Rural Business Development Roadshow at the Lusikisiki Town Hall Minister Ndabeni emphasized the core mandate of the department; which is to coordinate the promotion and development of micro, small and medium enterprises and co-operatives while creating an enabling environment for their growth and sustainability. "Through this roadshow, we are translating that mandate into practical action. Our objective is not simply to host another information-sharing session. We want to identify entrepreneurs, understand their business challenges, connect them with appropriate support and establish pathways for continued assistance," Minister Ndabeni said.

Minister for Small Business Development, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, today walked the exhibition floor at the Township and Rural Business Development Roadshow at the Lusikisiki Town Hall. She engaged directly with local farmers, crafters and small business owners. From fresh produce to handmade bead-work and art, the Minister took time to listen to the stories behind the hustle, demonstrating SEDFA and DSBD's commitment to bringing business support closer to the people. #DSBDatWork #Lusikisiki #TownshipRuralBiz

Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni will lead the Township & Rural Business Development Roadshow in Lusikisiki, bringing business support, funding and market opportunities closer to entrepreneurs, alongside an IMEDP machinery handover. #TownshipAndRuralEconomy

TODAY: The Minister for Small Business Development will deliver a keynote address at the Township & Rural Business Development Roadshow 2026. The session will bring together small business owners, township and rural entrepreneurs, cooperatives, government entities and development partners for information sharing, business support services and funding opportunities. Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 Time: 08:00 - 17:00 Venue: Lusikisiki Town Hall, OR Tambo District, Eastern Cape. #DSBDatWork

Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Tembisa Ndabeni has arrived at Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex for the briefing ahead of the Relaunch of the Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP).

NOT AT THE VENUE? WORRY NOT! Follow the LIVE broadcast as Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni relaunches the Enhanced Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP), aimed at supporting township and rural businesses. 🕙 Tune in from 10:00 AM and follow all the proceedings live on YouTube: 🔗 youtube.com/live/MfvfII8gdWA… #DSBDatWork

Polokwane MSMEs, this one is for you! 🫵🏽 Learn how the enhanced TREP can support your business through access to finance and business development opportunities at its relaunch with Minister Stella Ndabeni. 📅 27 Oct | 10:00 📍 Seshego Stadium, Ground B 👉🏽 RSVP: tinyurl.com/bdebpm7v #SEDFASupportsMSMEs

Minister Stella Ndabeni engaged with MSMEs and stakeholders at a Business Breakfast in Port St Johns, OR Tambo District, to strengthen partnerships, expand access to funding and markets, and drive small business growth and job creation.

Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni engaged with MSMEs in Port St Johns under the theme “Unlocking Growth” to strengthen partnerships, expand access to finance and markets, support entrepreneurship and create sustainable jobs.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮. The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is strengthening efforts to build a thriving startup ecosystem in South Africa. At the inaugural meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG), experts and stakeholders are coming together to identify the challenges faced by startups and develop practical policy interventions that will improve access to finance and markets, enable innovation and strengthen the regulatory environment. Through the development of a Startup Policy and its implementation plan, the Department aims to create an enabling environment for sustainable, scalable startups that can create jobs, drive innovation and contribute to economic growth. #DSBD #JICA #StartupEcosystem #StartupPolicy #Entrepreneurship

Unlocking Growth: Partnerships for Small Business and Township Economies The Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni, invites entrepreneurs, small business owners and stakeholders to a Business Breakfast in Port St Johns. 📅 26 October 2026 ⏰ 08:00–11:00 📍 Eluxoloweni Hall, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape Join the dialogue on strengthening partnerships and growing township economies. RSVP: Yolanda | 079 445 3536 | [email protected] #DSBD #SEDFA #SmallBusinessDevelopment #BusinessBreakfast

Unlocking Growth, Building Partnerships! Today, we join Minister Stella Ndabeni for a Business Breakfast in Humansdorp, bringing government and entrepreneurs together to unlock opportunities for small businesses and township economies. Together, we grow local economies and create jobs! #BusinessBreakfast #SMMEs #TownshipEconomy #EconomicGrowth #VulaConnect

Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni will lead Ministerial Asset Activations in Kouga Local Municipality, Sarah Baartman District, on Friday, 23 October 2026. The programme includes a business breakfast, the launch of the R5 million Halalisana Township Incubator and the handover of assets to support small businesses. 📍 07:30–09:30 | Business Breakfast – The Woods Venue, Humansdorp 📍 11:00–13:00 | HTI Launch – HTI Westgate, Humansdorp 📍 14:00–16:00 | Asset Handover – Newton Hall

MEDIA ADVISORY | Minister Stella Ndabeni will deliver the keynote address at the launch of the Halalisana Township Incubator (HTI) on 23 October 2026 in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape. SEDFA has invested R5 million to support township entrepreneurship through workspace, mentorship, digital skills training and market access. #SmallBusinessDevelopment #SEDFA #HTI #TownshipEconomy

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The Department of Small Business Development is participating in the Solar & Storage Live Cape Town Expo which is held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTI CC), Western Cape province. The Expo is engineered to capture the essence of South Africa’s energy evolution, focusing on the transformative power of solar energy, cutting-edge battery storage solutions, the forefront of clean energy advancements and disruptive market forces that are propelling South Africa’s energy transition. Hosted by Terrapinn and co-hosted by the Western Cape government, Solar & Storage Live is Cape Town’s largest renewable energy exhibition that celebrates the technologies at the forefront of the transition to a greener, smarter, more decentralised energy system.

RFQ -TO APPOINT A SUITABLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE RENTAL, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, SERVICING, AND MAINTENANCE Published Date: 19 October 2026 Closing Date: 23 October 2026 11:00 AM Ref Number: Monitoring and Evaluation 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 full information, please follow this link 🔗 dsbd.gov.za/tenders/