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The role of government agencies in empowering women-owned SMME's in selected municipalities in the Capricorn District of Limpopo ProvinceMpe, Ramatsobane Innocent January 2018 (has links)
Thesis (M.Dev.) -- University of Limpopo, 2018 / The high unemployment rate in South Africa encourages citizens to be job creators
rather than job seekers. It is often said that small businesses hold the key to economic
growth. The South African government endeavours to accelerate economic growth,
job creation and to address inequalities, through enterprise development and support.
It created and enacted laws that seek to create an enabling environment for the growth
and support of predominantly black, women, youth and people with disabilities owning
small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and cooperatives.
In ensuring support for SMMEs, the government of the Republic of South Africa
promulgated the National Small Business Act (NSBA), Act 102 of 1996, which clearly
outlines the support that national, provincial, local governments and private sector
entities are compelled to develop and implement - programmes geared towards the
support and promotion of SMMEs. Since 1996, these entities have developed
programmes and projects that aim to implement support of SMMEs. Similarly, the
government agencies that operate in the Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) have
developed programmes in support of SMMEs and cooperatives as per the abovementioned
Act.
Most business owners are constantly faced with challenges, especially women-owned
SMMEs. The role of government agencies and the implementation of relevant
programmes and strategies to empower women-owned SMMES are explored. Despite
the above-mentioned government initiatives, women-owned SMMEs are still facing
challenges such as lack of financial support, inadequate infrastructure, access to
market and other related problems. These challenges hinder their business initiatives
and economic growth in the CDM.
This research contributes to the public discourse regarding empowerment of SMMEs,
with particular reference to women-owned businesses, and also to contribute to policy
development in the promotion and support of SMMEs. A conceptual framework is also
reviewed in the study, regarding the importance of government agencies, SMMEs and
women empowerment to the development of the South African economy.
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The operation of informal motor vehicle mechanic small enterprises in the Tzaneen Central Business District, Limpopo ProvinceMulaudzi, Mashau Welly January 2016 (has links)
Thesis ((MBA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2016 / The positive role and fundamental contribution of SMMEs on a global and national level is key to economic growth. Various perspectives and opinions exist in terms of the role, extent and nature of the contribution made by SMMEs in the local economy. The main aim of this study was to investigate ways in which the informal motor vehicle mechanic businesses operating in Tzaneen CBD can be assisted to become formalised businesses for long-term sustainability and contribution to the local economy.
The research was qualitative in nature. Group interviews were conducted with motor mechanics operating opposite Tzaneen bus rank in the town of Tzaneen, Limpopo Province as well as with their representatives (i.e. their executive committee). The purpose of the interviews was to find out what they thought about possibilities of being formalised and what their needs are. In addition, questionnaires were designed and handed out to officials from GTM LED, SEDA and GTEDA. The purpose of the questionnaires was to explore what these institutions have done previously and what they were willing to offer to help formalise the informal motor mechanic operations.
The research results show that the motor mechanics understand what formalising their enterprises entails and they are willing to cooperate with the government organisations to convert them into sustainable enterprises. The representatives from government agencies showed willingness to support these motor mechanics, they are also willing to prioritise and develop necessary support programmes.
The study recommends that the motor mechanics be helped with infrastructure; registering their businesses; mentoring and coaching be offered to them; marketing their business; and training and development occurring on a continuous basis.
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