Request for comments from industry associations/bodies: Department Small Business Development Advisory Body

The National Small Enterprise Act of 1996 as amended requires that the Minister facilitates and establishes the Small Enterprise Development Agency and, by way of public consultation, determine a constitution for the Advisory Body.

The notice published on the 28th March 2024 provided the opportunity for public comment on a proposed draft constitution. The notice provided that public comment be forwarded in writing to Ms Sylvia Mabusela at SMabusela@dsbd.gov.za on or before the 16/17th April 2024. (20 days from the date of publication being the 28th March 2024)

For some reason the draft constitution was then published a second time on the 5th April 2024 – again with 20 days from publication for comment – will now close on the 25th or 26th April 2024.

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