Unshackle SMEs from grinding red tape
South Africa’s small business sector doesn’t just need policy change; it needs bold, immediate action
20 April 2025 - 00:00
South Africa’s regulatory environment is becoming an increasingly heavy burden for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the very businesses we depend on to drive economic growth and create jobs. Often called the lifeblood of the economy, SMEs account for two-thirds of business employment in advanced economies and nearly four-fifths in emerging markets...
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