DSBD2020 21 annual report
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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TREP Programme for Township and Rural Entrepreneurs
The Department of Small Business Development launched the TREP programme to support entrepreneurs in township and rural areas by providing training, mentorship, and business development services.
- Who it is for
- entrepreneurs in townships and rural areas
- How to act on it
- Apply through designated DSBD service points or online platforms
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launching the TREP programme for township and rural entrepreneurs
Target of 100 Incubation Centres
The department aims to establish 100 incubation centres across South Africa to support small business growth.
- Who it is for
- small business incubators and entrepreneurs
- How to act on it
- Partner with DSBD or apply for centre establishment grants
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100 incubation centres target
Support for 10,000 Women-Owned Enterprises by 2025
The department has set a target to support 10,000 women-owned enterprises by 2025 through various programmes including training, finance, and market access.
- Who it is for
- women-owned enterprises
- How to act on it
- Participate in DSBD-supported programmes and apply via official channels
- Closes
- 31 December 2025
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10,000 women-owned enterprises by 2025
Localisation Policy Framework Implementation
The department is advancing a Localisation Policy Framework to promote procurement from SMMEs in local communities.
- Who it is for
- SMMEs seeking government contracts
- How to act on it
- Comply with framework requirements and register with DSBD systems
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advancing the SMMEs-focused Localisation Policy Framework
Start-up Nations Initiative
The Start-up Nations initiative supports tech start-ups through funding, incubation, and innovation networks.
- Who it is for
- tech start-ups
- How to act on it
- Apply through DSBD portals or partner incubators
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rolling out digital platforms like SheTradesZA and the Start-up Nations initiative
Market Linkage for 200 SMME Products
The department supports the identification and linking of 200 SMME products to formal markets.
- Who it is for
- SMMEs producing goods for market
- How to act on it
- Register products and participate in DSBD market linkage events
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200 SMME products linked to markets
SheTradesZA Digital Platform
SheTradesZA is a digital platform launched by the department to connect women-owned enterprises with local and international markets.
- Who it is for
- women-owned enterprises
- How to act on it
- Register on the SheTradesZA platform via the DSBD website
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rolling out digital platforms like SheTradesZA and the Start-up Nations initiative
Support for 100 Tech Start-ups
The department aims to support 100 tech start-ups through funding, mentorship, and incubation services.
- Who it is for
- tech start-ups
- How to act on it
- Submit applications through DSBD or partner platforms
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100 tech start-ups supported
Key Takeaways
- 2020/21 financial year
- Department of Small Business Development
- DSBD
- TREP
- SheTradesZA
- Localisation Policy Framework
- 10,000 women-owned enterprises by 2025
- 100 tech start-ups supported
- 100 incubation centres target
- 23,669 jobs maintained
- 13,987 entrepreneurs supported
- 1,000 local products identified
- 200 SMME products linked to markets
- Cabinet approval
- President Cyril Ramaphosa
- Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni-Abrahams
- Department of Small Business Development
- Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda)
- Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa)
- Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
- National Development Youth Agency (NYDA)
- President Cyril Ramaphosa
- Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni-Abrahams
- Cabinet
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF)
- National Development Plan (NDP)
- South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)