Funding Entrepreneurs in South Africa’s “Missing Middle”
The recent proposed amendments to the B-BBEE legislation have done more than just stir regulatory debate; they have acted as a long-overdue catalyst for a deeper conversation regarding the South African funding landscape. At the heart of this discussion is a frustrating paradox: despite billions of Rands in mandated Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) spend, […]
Can land be used as collateral when applying for DTIC incentives?
For many South African entrepreneurs, access to funding remains one of the biggest barriers to growth. Whether you are operating in manufacturing, agro-processing, or another priority sector, incentives from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) – such as the Black Industrialist Scheme (BIS) or the Agro-Processing Support Scheme – can play a meaningful […]
