Question NW1828 to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
27 September 2021 - NW1828
Buthelezi, Ms SA to ask the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Whether she intends to extend legal protection to small businesses facing liquidity challenges as a result of the pandemic, similarly to the legal protection that was given to residential tenants and unlawful occupiers under the COVID-19 Regulations; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The issues relating to relief measures to small businesses facing liquidity challenges as a result of the pandemic are managed and administered by the Department of Small Business Development. The question needs to be redirected to the relevant department.