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Source domain: sanews.gov.za
Collected on 13 July 2026
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Registration and inclusion of informal and micro businesses (including spaza shops) on the DSBD Connect System
The DSBD Connect System is capturing informal and micro businesses (including spaza shops). Registration is continuing and the plan is intended to increase the number of registered businesses.
“Registration of Informal and micro businesses is continuing. To date, more than 40,000 businesses have been captured on the DSBD Connect System, and the implementation of the plan will increase the number of registered businesses.
Reference
GOVNEWS-82807 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Opening Date
12 July 2026
Access to support via DSBD Connect System (including access to funding and OEM partnerships)
The DSBD Connect System is described as a digital platform to regulate and support spaza shops and to help small businesses access funding and form OEM partnerships.
The system is a digital platform aimed at assisting the department to regulate and support spaza shops while helping small businesses to, among others, access funding and form OEM [Original Equipment Manufacturer] partnerships.
