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5% minimum wage hike looms – what it means for SMEs

SMEs are bracing for a 5% increase in the national minimum wage which comes into effect on March 1. Photo. SA Reserve Bank

February 12, 2026

The 5% minimum wage increase eases pressure on workers but challenges SMEs to manage rising costs and maintain jobs.

Low compliance and admin hurdles hamper R500m Spaza Support Fund

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

February 8, 2026

The Spaza Shop Support Fund in Limpopo is not reaching as many township and rural businesses as intended. Slow spending,...

Over 1 500 businesses folded in 2025 as economic pressures peak

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reports that 1 534 businesses entered liquidation in 2025, with about 100 closures recorded in December alone. Photo. burgerhuyserattorneys.co.za

February 5, 2026

South Africa’s small and medium‑sized businesses are struggling to stay afloat as economic pressures mount. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)...

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

Milk production drops as the foot-and-mouth outbreak pushes prices higher. Photo: allaboutfeed.net

February 5, 2026

South African consumers are facing rising meat and dairy prices as the country deals with an ongoing outbreak of foot-and-mouth...

Informal traders and SMEs carry huge losses after flooding

$Small business traders like hawkers at the Tshakhuma Market in Limpopo are now left to carry the costs of the damages resulting from the floods. Photo. Limpopo Tourism Agency\Facebook$

February 5, 2026

The recent floods in Limpopo have left many small and informal businesses struggling. Heavy rainfall damaged roads, trading areas, and...

SMEs hit by delays at Cape Town port

Wind and operational issues hold fruit exports at Cape Town port.

January 26, 2026

Delays at the Port of Cape Town are once again disrupting South Africa’s fruit export industry at the height of...

Widespread flooding threatens livelihoods in tourism sector

January 21, 2026

Limpopo’s tourism sector has suffered a second major collapse in less than five years after severe flooding disrupted travel, damaged...

Flood disaster deepens crisis for small-scale farmers

Farmers battle rising waters and losses as heavy rains damage fields and livelihoods. Photo: Steffen Schneider

January 19, 2026

Persistent heavy rains and flooding are devastating small-scale farmers and emerging entrepreneurs in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, destroying crops, fish ponds...