National Small Business Act: MSME Classification Criteria Replaced

Posted 27 May 2026

The Department of Small Business Development has gazetted proclamations immediately replacing the schedule to the National Small Business Act, No. 102 of 1996, which prescribes the criteria for classifying enterprises as micro, small, or medium.

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Draft National Entrepreneurship Strategy and Implementation Plan Released for Comment

Posted 04 December 2025

The Department of Small Business Development has invited public comment on a draft strategy designed to create a supportive ecosystem for economic growth and innovation.

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Draft Incubation Business Development Policy Framework Issued for Comment

Posted 15 November 2025

The Department of Small Business Development has published a draft incubation business development policy framework for public comment, targeting structural support for MSMEs and co-operatives.

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Draft Business Licensing Bill Published for Comment

Posted 29 September 2025

The Department of Small Business Development has released the draft Business Licensing Bill for public comment, proposing the repeal of the Businesses Act, No. 71 of 1991.

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SMME Classification Criteria: Draft Amendments Gazetted

Posted 15 September 2025

The Department of Small Business Development has published draft amendments to the criteria for classifying micro, small, and medium enterprises under the National Small Enterprise Act, No. 102 of 1996.

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National Business Licensing Policy Gazetted

Posted 27 June 2025

The Department of Small Business Development has gazetted the National Business Licensing Policy to streamline regulatory processes and introduce a digital licensing portal.

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