DocumentNot applicableAnnual report
annual-report2016-17 Part1
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Source domain: dsbd.gov.za
Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
This is the 2016/17 annual report of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), presenting its achievements, challenges, strategic goals, and financial performance. It highlights progress in reviewing the National Small Business Act, conducting an annual review of small business and cooperatives, improving governance, and implementing programmes to support small businesses in rural and township areas. The report confirms an unqualified audit outcome and outlines plans to strengthen policy development, reduce red tape, and enhance coordination with government and private sector partners.
Key Takeaways
- 2016/17
- Vote No. 31
- Department of Small Business Development
- unqualified audit outcome
- National Small Business Act review
- annual review on small business and cooperatives
- IMEDP
- Cooperatives Incentive Scheme
- Black Business Supplier Development Programme
- Shared Economic Infrastructure Facility
- Service Delivery Improvement Plan
- Medium-term Strategic Framework 2015–2020
- National Development Plan
- NDP Outcome 4: decent employment through inclusive growth
- NDP Outcome 7: vibrant, equitable, sustainable rural communities
- Department of Small Business Development
- DSBD
- Minister Lindiwe Zulu
- Auditor-General of South Africa
- Department of Public Service and Administration
- Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Small Enterprise Development Agency
- Small Enterprise Finance Agency
- Cooperatives Development Agency
- German Cooperative Raiffeisen Confederation
- European Commission
- National Treasury
- Standing Committee on Public Accounts
- Public Service Commission
- Forum of South African Director Generals