Question NW444 to the Minister of Small Business Development
09 March 2023 - NW444
Kruger, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Small Business Development
What total number of small, medium, and micro businesses have closed their doors permanently since 1 April 2022, due to load shedding?”
Reply:
Based on the feedback conducted by the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) on its funded clients, there was no client that indicated to have closed their doors permanently due to loadshedding.
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT