(1) MTN is providing support to SMMEs affected by the floods. There is no formal partnership with them. In certain instances, their funding has complimented DSBD support because it helped SMMEs with restoring their infrastructure which falls outside the Department’s scope.
(2) Floods Relief Programme (Formal SMMEs)
One hundred and seventy-nine (179) applications have been assessed through the Floods Impact Assessment on site. One hundred and forty-four (144) applications have been approved with a total value of R52 318 837,57. Currently, one hundred and twenty seven (127) purchase orders were issued and ninety three (93) paid, amounting to R26 452 877.
Informal Sector Flood Relief Programme Challenges
Eastern Cape:
Alfred Nzo:
81 applications have been approved for Matatiele. The breakdown is as follows:-
Sector |
Number |
Fruit & Veg |
25 |
Spaza |
6 |
Salon |
2 |
Clothing & Textile |
2 |
Fast Food |
9 |
Agriculture |
16 |
Retail |
21 |
TOTAL |
81 |
374 applications have been approved for Winnie Madikizela Mandela. The breakdown is as follows :-
Sector |
Number |
Fruit & Veg |
128 |
Spaza |
173 |
Salon |
12 |
Clothing & Textile |
20 |
Fast Food |
14 |
Agriculture |
13 |
Retail |
14 |
TOTAL |
374 |
OR Tambo:
Sector |
Number |
Fruit & Veg |
83 |
Fast Food |
11 |
Clothing & textile |
4 |
Salon |
2 |
TOTAL |
100 |
Kwa-Zulu Natal: Ethekwini
The eThekwini and Ilembe adjudications were completed. The breakdown is on the following sectors:
There were applications that were not processed because of information deficiencies by the applicants. sefa and Seda still continue to work with the applicants and also provide Business Support services where possible and there’s willingness to co-operate by SMMEs.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT