It is difficult to start a business without funding says Makhubela

Molai also plans to mentors small businesspeople

Youth and unemployed graduates to help the department with verification of the applications

Women are the hardest hit by economic austerity measures

Access to finance for women and youth in small business remain a stumbling block

Bameli was inspired by his mother to start his own clothing line

President Ramaphosa plan aims to support livelihoods while the labour market recovers

Small businesses still need access to finance that caters for their different needs

Netshimboni plan is to supply government with his condoms

Over 50 big companies has pledged to support the initiative