The Takealot Group has launched a groundbreaking Franchisee Development Programme under its Township Economy Initiative (TTEI), aiming to transform underserved areas by integrating township entrepreneurs into South Africa’s e-commerce ecosystem. …
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R500 Million Spaza Shop Support Fund Launched to Empower Township Businesses and Advance B-BBEE
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 32 viewsJohannesburg, South Africa – In a significant move to bolster township economies and promote inclusive growth, Minister Parks Tau of the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTI) has launched …
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South Africa’s Proposed R100 Billion Transformation Fund: Weighing the Pros and Cons
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 75 viewsIntroduction South Africa’s government recently announced a landmark R100 billion (approximately $5.5 billion) transformation fund aimed at addressing the country’s persistent economic inequalities rooted in apartheid. Designed to empower historically …
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The Impact of Human Rights and B-BBEE on South Africa’s Ordinary Citizens: A Reflection on Human Rights Day
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 32 viewsAs South Africans commemorate Human Rights Day on March 21st, the nation reflects on the sacrifices made during the struggle for democracy and the ongoing fight for equality, dignity, and …
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South Africa’s 2025/26 Budget: Prioritizing Economic Transformation and Growth Amid BBBEE Reckoning
by AI DeepSeekby AI DeepSeek 55 viewsIntroduction South Africa’s 2025/26 national budget arrives at a critical juncture, as the nation grapples with persistent inequality, unemployment, and sluggish growth. The budget framework explicitly prioritizes *economic transformation* and …