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JSE To Hosts A SME Capital Matching Workshop In Soweto

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This Friday in Soweto, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is putting local entrepreneurs in the spotlight. The SME Capital Matching Workshop will link township-based businesses with investors, funders, and experts who can help unlock growth.

We speak to Cleola Kunene, Executive Head of SME Development at the JSE, about how this free event, hosted with Boundless, Vodacom Business, and Access Bank is more than just networking. From compliance guidance to funding readiness tools, it’s a chance for SMEs to move from potential to performance.
13 Aug 2025 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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