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Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni is today meeting with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organizati...
07/09/2026

Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni is today meeting with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr Daren Tang, as part of his mission to South Africa.

The engagement focuses on identifying practical areas of cooperation between DSBD programmes and WIPO’s intellectual property business tools, with particular emphasis on strengthening the competitiveness of South African MSMEs.

Discussions also explore the potential introduction of IP Management Clinics and related support programmes to help targeted small enterprises better understand, protect and leverage their intellectual property for growth and market expansion.

The meeting forms part of the Department’s broader efforts to build strategic partnerships that strengthen enterprise development, innovation and the long-term competitiveness of MSMEs.

07/09/2026

Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni’s engagement with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr Daren Tang, has commenced.

The meeting is focused on exploring synergies between DSBD programmes and WIPO’s intellectual property business tools, including opportunities to strengthen the competitiveness of South African MSMEs through IP Management Clinics and related support interventions.

Today is the last day to apply for the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards 2026!Applications close today ...
07/09/2026

Today is the last day to apply for the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards 2026!

Applications close today at 23:59.
submit yours now: www.msmeawards.org

TODAY | Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni will hold an engagement with the Director General of the World Intellectual Prop...
07/09/2026

TODAY | Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni will hold an engagement with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) during his mission to South Africa.

The engagement will explore synergies between DSBD programmes and WIPO’s intellectual property business tools that can support the competitiveness of South African MSMEs. Discussions will also consider opportunities to introduce IP Management Clinics and related programmes for targeted small enterprises.

Date: 07 September 2026
Time: 11:30–13:00
Venue: SEDFA, Hatfield

Applications for the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards 2026 are closing on Monday, 07 September 2026Rea...
06/09/2026

Applications for the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards 2026 are closing on Monday, 07 September 2026

Ready to scale your business?
Don't miss out.

submit your application today: msmeawards.org

Today, Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni is engaging with the SEDFA Board and Executive Management as part of the Board & ...
05/09/2026

Today, Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni is engaging with the SEDFA Board and Executive Management as part of the Board & Executive Performance and Strategy Ex*****on Session.

The discussion is focused on organisational performance, strategic priorities, governance, accountability and strengthening ex*****on to ensure that SEDFA delivers effectively on its mandate to support and grow small enterprises.

The engagement is aimed at ensuring that strategy translates into implementation, and implementation into meaningful impact for MSMEs and cooperatives across the country.

Taking your business to the next level is just a few clicks away. Don't let time run out.Get your submission in today: m...
05/09/2026

Taking your business to the next level is just a few clicks away.
Don't let time run out.

Get your submission in today: msmeawards.org

To wrap up today’s engagements, Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni is meeting with Branch 4: Enterprise Development, Innova...
04/09/2026

To wrap up today’s engagements, Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni is meeting with Branch 4: Enterprise Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the Department of Small Business Development.

The engagement focuses on enterprise development, innovation, entrepreneurship support, programme performance, implementation challenges and strengthening interventions that enable MSMEs to grow, innovate and become more competitive.

04/09/2026

ENTRIES ARE STILL OPEN!

The National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards 2026 are still open

Championing Local Excellence for a Globally Competitive South Africa

Closing Monday, 07 September 2026

Apply Now at: msmeawards.org

Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni has proceeded with engagements with Branch 3: Integrated Co-operatives and Micro Enterpr...
04/09/2026

Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni has proceeded with engagements with Branch 3: Integrated Co-operatives and Micro Enterprise Development of the Department of Small Business Development as part of the Department’s internal strategic sessions.

The engagement focuses on co-operative development, support for micro enterprises, programme implementation, performance, challenges and strengthening interventions aimed at improving the sustainability and growth of small businesses and co-operatives.

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Private Bag X149
Pretoria
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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
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