Backing SA entrepreneurs is the first step to job creation
58 entrepreneurs from the SAB Tholoana Enterprise Programme created 237 new jobs and sustained 435 jobs during the pandemic and post-pandemic period
By Fundiswa Nkwanyana
Small businesses are playing a vital role in creating jobs despite their challenges. The past two years have been difficult for entrepreneurs. because they had to overcome challenges caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic, looting and flooding in various parts of the country, loadshedding and tough economic times.
Despite these challenges, entrepreneurs that received business growth support from the SAB Tholoana Enterprise Programme created jobs, and their businesses experienced a phenomenal 73% increase in turnover which equates to an overall increase of R11 040 420 million.
Together, 58 entrepreneurs created 237 new...