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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Participation in District Alignment Workshop
Business leaders, informal traders, and local economic development representatives can participate in a workshop hosted by the Garden Route District Municipality and the National Department of Small Business Development to share insights on challenges and best practices in supporting informal businesses.
The document's recorded date is 8 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The first Workshop is currently underway at the Council Chambers of Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) where representatives, this morning, were warmly welcomed by the Executive Mayor, Ald. Marais Kruger.
Reference
https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/2026/09/08/08-september-2026-media-release-grdm-and-stakeholders-join-hands-at-district-alignment-workshop-to-address-the-needs-of-local-msmes/
Closing Date
8 September 2026
Access to SEDFA Support Offerings
Small enterprises and informal businesses may gain access to financial and developmental support through the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA), as discussed during the workshop.
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Further items discussed on the agenda included products and offerings of the SEDFA, the strategic di
Input into National Informal Business Upliftment Strategy (NIBUS)
Stakeholders can contribute their experiences, challenges, and best practices related to informal business support to help shape the National Informal Business Upliftment Strategy.
The document's recorded date is 8 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The purpose of the workshop is to obtain inputs from local and district representatives regarding stakeholder experiences, challenges and best practices, to inform the National Informal Business Upliftment Strategy (NIBUS).
