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NEF and Solidarity Fund approve over R600 million post-unrest business relief to save over 5 500 jobs

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In September 2021 the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Solidarity Fund’s Humanitarian Crisis Relief Fund (HCRF) launched a financial relief programme to support small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) recover from the devasting effects of riots in KwaZulu Natal and some parts of Gauteng, setting aside over R580 million for the purpose.
Stepping forward to support business recovery and save jobs
14 Apr 2022 4AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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