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Business

Export and manufacturing SMEs set to benefit from rail turnaround

How JSE-Western Cape collussion helps SMEs draw private capital

What Tshwane’s new by-law approval means for traders

Learning to cut costs in personalised nutrition SME sector

How township entrepreneur made it to retail giant’s shelves

What SMEs are doing to cash in on Valentine’s Day

$The Spaza Shop Support Fund in Limpopo is not reaching as many township and rural businesses as intended. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Low compliance and admin hurdles hamper R500m Spaza Support Fund

Over 1 500 businesses folded in 2025 as economic pressures peak

$FASA CEO Freddy Makgato has highlighted how franchising systems, structured support, and partnerships are making entrepreneurship more accessible to first-time business owners. Photo. FASA\Facebook$

FASA championing franchising as engine for entrepreneurship

Analysts warn short term AGOA extension limits long term planning
Agriculture

$President Cyril Ramaphosa said the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is one of the worst ever experienced by the country. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

SONA: state partners with finance sector as FMD cripples farmers

Disabled farmers expect positive inclusion from Ramaphosa’s SONA

What small scale producers can expect from Korea table grape deal

AGOA extension buys time for SMEs but structural risks remain

New initiative hatches growth for small-scale poultry farmers

$An initiative by the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is helping women subsistence farmers to move into small scale commercial farmers. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukurur Media$

From gardens to income – how rural women monetise home farming

Milk and meat prices soar and farmers count costs as FMD spreads

$Livestock stokvels are taking off as people seek to escape the cost of rising food prices. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Livestock stokvels emerge amidst rising food prices
Innovation

Innovative building technologies to unlock opportunities for SMEs

Innovative entrepreneur’s app helps students access varsity

Back-to-school rush boosts township tutoring businesses

New CSIR facility opens advanced manufacturing access for SMEs

Foot and mouth diagnostic innovation offers relief for farmers

Science research body seeks SME support for new health product

Women owned mutual bank enters banking sector

RMB payments set to improve import trade for SMEs

ORT airport digital centre gives SMEs exposure

South Africa’s small rail engineers target international markets
Finance

Festive spending shows double digit growth in cashless payments

Sorbet-Preneur model unlocking SME ownership for women

Foot-and-mouth curbs push small-scale farmers to the brink

Township property owners make good business from student rentals

South Africa’s 3% inflation target could offer stability for SMEs

Experts warn SMEs about lack of understanding of bank fees

Santam’s London launch marks significant shift for SA’s insurer

Small businesses anticipate steady economic gains in 2026

Rising tax pressure puts SMEs under strain ahead of 2026 budget

Women owned mutual bank enters banking sector
Tourism

SMEs can now create official 2026 LIV golf packages

Tourism SMEs seek urgent relief after floods crisis

Tourism roadshow opens European market for local operators.

Tourism SMEs seek to beat off season blues

Africa’s tourism sector calls for impact at Meetings Africa

Entertainment SMEs running on empty after Bafana’s Afcon exit

Tourism entrepreneurs close 2025 with cautious optimism

Qantas – Joburg route opens new growth avenues for tourism SMEs

Premier fun complex creates business space for small traders
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Resources
Tax changes entrepreneurs can’t ignore as taxman updates systems

Experts advise on triggers for account freezes as SMEs stumble

SMEs assess reopened asset assist plan as funding gap persists

How SMEs can beat violation of 30 day payment policy

Township property owners make good business from student rentals

Hiring on hold as slow January trading squeezes cash flow

Informal builders behind growing home building economy

How government blacklisting can affect your business

Why bank confirmation letters are crucial in tendering

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Emily Mgidi

Emily Mgidi is a journalist and media professional with over 10 years’ experience in print, digital, and social media. She currently contributes to Vutivi Business News as a Resource Tab Writer, curating guides, tips, and tools that help entrepreneurs and professionals navigate business challenges.

With a background spanning hard news, features, and lifestyle reporting at outlets including Daily Sun and Scrolla.Africa, Emily combines research expertise with engaging storytelling to make complex information accessible and actionable for readers.

News@VutiviBusiness.co.za

Tax changes entrepreneurs can’t ignore as taxman updates systems

The South African Reevenue Service is moving towaerds digitilisation of their collection services.

February 10, 2026

In a move that could ease compliance pressures for very small businesses, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has expanded...

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Experts advise on triggers for account freezes as SMEs stumble

Experts warn that compliance and tax issues are becoming increasingly common particularly among SMEs. Photo. Sabinet

February 6, 2026

When a business crisis hits, a frozen bank account, a SARS alert or a rejected CIPC filing, many entrepreneurs are...

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How SMEs can beat violation of 30 day payment policy

When government payments run late, small businesses can really feel the pinch on their cash flow.

February 6, 2026

Timely receipt of payment can often mean the difference between thriving or just surviving for many SMEs which dependent on...

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Tips on how SMEs can beat SARS bank verification delay hurdles

SARS eFiling banking checks can delay refunds when details don’t match official records.

February 9, 2026

Requests for verification of bank accounts from SARS have become a nuisance for many businesses that use eFiling, particularly when...

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How government blacklisting can affect your business

Government blacklisting can affect more than contracts, it can shape how banks view your business.

January 26, 2026

Government blacklisting of a company can go further than simply barring the business from state contracts and has far-reaching implications...

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Why bank confirmation letters are crucial in tendering

Bank confirmation letters are consistently cited by contracting authorities as a mandatory compliance document for tender submissions

January 20, 2026

In South Africa’s public and private procurement processes, bank confirmation letters are consistently cited by contracting authorities as a mandatory...

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SARS incorporates third party data from banks and other sources

The SA Revenue Services is sourcing third-party data from banks and other sources.

January 15, 2026

The South African Revenue Service has continued to innovate in improving compliance and accuracy by incorporating third-party data from banks,...

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Experts warn SMEs about lack of understanding of bank fees

Experts advise SMEs to keep a clean financial record to secure loans. Photo. Banking Association of SA

January 13, 2026

The Small Business Institute warns that the hidden costs related to banking are often underestimated by small businesses. For small...

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How SMEs can increase chances of securing a bank loan

Experts advise SMEs to keep a clean financial record to secure loans. Photo. Banking Association of SA

January 14, 2026

Financing through banks is one of the most essential facilitators of growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although a...

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January reality check: How SMEs can manage post-festive debt

Turning festive gains into sustainable cash flow.

January 6, 2026

Coming off a very strong festive trading period, popular township fast food outlet Kota King witnessed slower January foot traffic,...

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