The Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Ketso Makume, will embark on an interactive discussion with local businesses from the Dihlabeng Local Municipality on 12 September.
The MEC will embark on this initiative with the departmental entities and Development Financial Institutions. According to the department, the initiative seeks to assess the state of affairs within the SMMEs and provide necessary intervention, revive and restore the township economy.
“The main objective of this intervention is not only to reignite enterprises but to respond to the triple challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment; to encourage SMMEs to start viable businesses and create jobs,” the MEC said.
MEC Makume will therefore engage with the following business sectors:
Tourism, automotive, salons, tuckshop owners, fashion designers & textile, bakery/culinary, agro-processing, and logistics. This will go a long way in resuscitating township businesses.
This will take place at the Roots Grill in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, from 09:00.
Compiled by Gypseenia Lion
