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trep brochure

Department of Small Business Development

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Source domain: dsbd.gov.za

Collected on 5 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a brochure describing South Africa’s Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP), which provides business support infrastructure and regulatory support to entrepreneurs in townships and rural areas. It outlines target beneficiaries, participation requirements, implementing agencies, and multiple sector-specific support programmes, including financial and non-financial support. The brochure includes detailed application steps via common application channels and provides specific scheme terms for small-scale bakeries and confectioneries, automotive aftermarkets, and butcheries (including blended finance/grant and loan conditions).

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business grant and loan packageClosing date not stated

Butcheries Support Programme

This opportunity offers financial support of up to R350,000 for butcheries located in townships or rural areas. The funding is provided as blended finance with 50% as a grant (maximum R50,000) and the rest as a loan. The loan has a 5% fixed interest rate, a 36-month repayment term, and a 6-month moratorium. To qualify, the butchery must have been trading for at least six months prior to the COVID-19 lockdown and must have an annual turnover of no more than R1.5 million.

Who it is for
butchery owners in townships or rural areas who were trading before the COVID-19 lockdown
How to act on it
Register on smmesa.gov.za, create a profile on eservices.gov.za, log in, apply for finance using the common application template, upload CIPC documentation and proof of address, and submit supporting documents proving pre-lockdown trading and turnover limits. Alternatively, submit application directly to trep@sefa.org.za if portal issues arise.
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Butcheries: max R350 000; blended finance with 50% grant (max grant R50 000); 36-month repayment; 5% fixed interest; 6-month moratorium; butchery trading minimum 6 months prior to COVID-19 lockdown; turnover <= R1 500 000/year;
sector-specific business support programmeOngoing

Clothing, Leather and Textiles Support Programme

This opportunity provides business support for entrepreneurs in the clothing, leather, and textiles sector based in townships or rural areas. It includes access to funding, business incubation, skills training, product development, and market access through off-take agreements. Funding is available via the common application template through Seda, sefa, NEF, or NYDA.

Who it is for
entrepreneurs in the clothing, leather, and textiles sector in townships or rural areas
How to act on it
Register on smmesa.gov.za, create a profile on eservices.gov.za, log in, apply for finance using the common application template, upload CIPC documentation and proof of address. Submit additional documents as required. Alternatively, submit application directly to trep@sefa.org.za if portal issues arise.
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The following support programmes are available for qualifying entrepreneurs: Clothing, leather and textiles support programme
business grant and revolving credit facilityClosing date not stated

Automotive Aftermarkets Support Programme

This opportunity supports automotive aftermarkets such as auto-body repairers, mechanics, and small independent auto-spares shops in townships and rural areas. It provides up to R500,000 in blended funding, with the grant portion not exceeding 20% (maximum R100,000). The funding includes a revolving credit facility guaranteed by sefa. Applicants must hold an OHS compliance certificate and meet eligibility criteria.

Who it is for
automotive aftermarkets entrepreneurs in townships and rural areas
How to act on it
Register on smmesa.gov.za, create a profile on eservices.gov.za, log in, apply for finance using the common application template, upload CIPC documentation, proof of address, and OHS compliance certificate. Submit quotations for equipment if applicable. Alternatively, submit application directly to trep@sefa.org.za if portal issues arise.
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Automotive aftermarkets: max R500 000; blended funding with grant portion not exceeding 20% (max grant R100 000); 36-month repayment implied; revolving credit facility with sefa guarantee; OHS compliance certificate required;
business support and credit facility programmeOngoing

Auto Body Repairers and Mechanics Support Programme

This opportunity supports auto-body repairers, mechanics, and small independent auto-spares shops in townships and rural areas. It includes access to blended funding, a revolving credit facility guaranteed by sefa, and technical support. Applicants must comply with OHS standards.

Who it is for
auto-body repairers, mechanics, and auto-spares shop owners in townships and rural areas
How to act on it
Register on smmesa.gov.za, create a profile on eservices.gov.za, log in, apply for finance using the common application template, upload CIPC documentation, proof of address, and OHS compliance certificate. Submit quotations for equipment if applicable. Alternatively, submit application directly to trep@sefa.org.za if portal issues arise.
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AUTOBODY REPAIRERS AND MECHANICS (as well as small and independent auto-spares shops and informal automotive entrepreneurs)

Facts

Amounts

R 350 000, R 50 000, R 500 000

Key Takeaways

  • Programme name: Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme (TREP)
  • Target beneficiaries: township and rural-based enterprises owned by entrepreneurs based in townships/rural areas
  • Implementing agencies: Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), Seda, sefa
  • Participation: apply via common application template through Seda, sefa, NEF, NYDA; owners must be South African nationals
  • Application portal registration: https://smmesa.gov.za/ and application form on https://www.eservices.gov.za
  • Application difficulties email: trep@sefa.org.za (and assistance@dsbd.org.za for licensing/SARS/UIF issues)
  • Small-scale bakeries & confectioneries: max R350 000; blended finance with 50% grant (max grant R50 000); 36-month repayment; 5% fixed interest; 6-month moratorium
  • Automotive aftermarkets: max R500 000; blended funding with grant portion not exceeding 20% (max grant R100 000); 36-month repayment implied; revolving credit facility with sefa guarantee; OHS compliance certificate required
  • Butcheries: max R350 000; blended finance with 50% grant (max grant R50 000); 36-month repayment; 5% fixed interest; 6-month moratorium; butchery trading minimum 6 months prior to COVID-19 lockdown; turnover <= R1 500 000/year
  • Department of Small Business Development (DSBD)
  • Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)
  • Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa)
  • National Empowerment Fund (NEF)
  • National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
  • Khula Credit Guarantee
  • CIPC
  • SARS
  • UIF
  • CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission)
  • SMMESA (smmesa.gov.za)
  • eServices (eservices.gov.za)