Stella Tembisa Ndabeni
@Stellarated
Minister of Small Business Development in South Africa | Member of African National Congress (ANC)
Today we are at the StartUp20 Midterm Engagement, now officially underway at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre! Join us as delegates engage in critical conversations shaping the future of startup and MSME policy. From strategic sessions to powerful collaborations,…
We Are LIVE! The StartUp20 Midterm Engagement is officially underway at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre! Join us right now as delegates dive into critical conversations shaping the future of Startup and MSME policy. From strategy sessions to powerful…
Today marks the official opening of the inaugural Global #SMEMinisterial Meeting, hosted by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC). We are honoured to welcome over 700 delegates from more than 60 countries,…




Parents with preteens @kool_crew1! you need to know. They are one of the MSMEs that are currently exhibiting at the #DSBDstWork
Here are the 40 Sedfa-supported MSMEs that are showcasing their businesses at the currently underway Global SME Ministerial Meeting in Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre. Part ➡️1/2: ✅Things Gorgeous ✅Kool Crew ✅Cheetah Energy Drink ✅Chrino Fruit Juice ✅Sillokotho…
Discover 40 innovative small businesses exhibiting at the Global SME Ministerial Meeting 2025, supported by SEDFA. From agri-processing to greentech, these entrepreneurs are showcasing the best of South African innovation and resilience. 🔗 See the full list of exhibitors here…

At the SU20 Midterm Engagement today, we engaged with members of the media on the upcoming Global SME Ministerial Meeting 2025, taking place from 22–24 July at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg. Hosted by the Department of Small Business…

Today I have officially opened the StartUp20 Midterm Engagement at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre. This global platform is focused on strengthening the startup ecosystem through innovation, digital transformation, access to finance, and inclusive policy…




Happy #MandelaDay Mzantsi! May we continue to honour his legacy through education, unity, and service. #MandelaDay

South Africa, through the Department of Small Business Development, has partnered with the International Trade Centre to host the SME Global Ministerial Meeting in the vibrant city of Johannesburg from 21 to 24 July 2025. #DSBDstWork
Today, we laid to rest the Late Former Deputy President of South Africa, David Mabuza, during a dignified and solemn State Funeral Service. As a nation, we pause to reflect on the life and legacy of a man who served with commitment and dedication at the highest levels of…




SU20 Midterm Engagement, taking place from 21–22 July 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre. The engagement will bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem enablers from across G20 countries to drive bold conversations and co-create…

On Tuesday, 08 July 2025 we empowered informal and micro enterprises as part of government’s commitment to fostering sustainable township and rural economies. Through Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP), we handed over equipment worth R2.2 million to 198…




📍Launch the Sekhukhune Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator, a state-of-the-art facility valued at R9,8 million, at Sekhukhune TVET College in Motetema, Groblersdal. #DSBDstWork

Today we continue to empower informal and micro enterprises as part of government’s commitment to fostering sustainable township and rural economies. Through Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP), we handed over equipment worth R2.2 million to 198 beneficiaries from…



