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Keynote speech delivered by Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabi at the JSE SME RISE Capital Matching Initiative Conference on 5 February 2026
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This is a keynote speech delivered by Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabi at the JSE SME RISE Capital Matching Initiative Conference on 5 February 2026. She highlighted ongoing economic improvements in South Africa and emphasized the importance of partnerships in driving inclusive growth. The speech outlined the government's commitment to supporting one million small businesses and creating 1.8 million jobs by 2030 through collaboration with SEDFA and other stakeholders. The JSE SME RISE initiative is expanding nationwide to ensure broader access to funding and support for entrepreneurs.
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funding and business support programmeOngoing
JSE SME RISE Capital Matching Initiative
This initiative provides entrepreneurs with access to quality support, market linkages, and funding opportunities through a nationwide network of partnerships. It is designed to help small businesses grow and create jobs across South Africa.
- Who it is for
- entrepreneurs, job creators, and small business owners across South Africa
- How to act on it
- Participation is facilitated through partnerships with institutions like SEDFA and the JSE; entrepreneurs can engage via regional hubs in Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.
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We want to see this initiative reach deeper into townships and rural communities. We want to see it expanded to more provinces.
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Western Cape, Limpopo, Free State, Eastern Cape, City of Johannesburg
Key Takeaways
- 5 February 2026
- JSE SME RISE Capital Matching Initiative
- one million small businesses
- 1.8 million jobs by 2030
- Western Cape
- Gauteng
- Limpopo
- Free State
- Eastern Cape
- SEDFA
- DSBD
- Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabi
- Department of Small Business Development
- SEDFA
- Johannesburg Stock Exchange
- Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Ms Cleola Kunene
- Dr Rashid Toefy
- Ms Vuyo Lee