Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the economic landscape of South Africa, contributing significantly beyond their size. According to the International Council for Small Business, SMEs represent nearly 90% of all businesses, generating over two-thirds of employment opportunities and fostering innovation throughout the continent. The Small Business Institute of South Africa emphasizes the […]

The Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has backed the National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP) move to dissolve the Thabazimbi local municipality. Years of corruption, financial mismanagement, and political infighting have rendered the municipality incapable of providing essential services to its community. The Thabazimbi municipality has been under administration due to serious governance […]