Our Thembani International Guarantee Fund loans are aimed at black-owned SMEs operating in South Africa, Southern Africa and in countries where we do business. SMEs can apply for a loan ranging between R50 000 and R10 million.

If your SME is 100% black owned and has been awarded a government contract or tender, we can help you with an SME Fund loan of between R50 000 and R3 million to meet your needs.

Are you a business woman with the skills and expertise to make a success of your business? If so, you may be eligible for finance of between R50 000 and R5 million through our Women Empowerment Fund.

Are you an SME and need a business loan of between R50 000 and R5 million? Our Development Credit Fund loan may be perfect for you.

Get advice on how to draft a business plan, how to register a new business and what you would need to open a franchise business. Plus, apply for a business account online and insure your new company.

We have four Enterprise Development centres across South Africa, which are hubs for emerging SMEs to receive training, access computers and boardrooms and benefit from networking opportunities.

Our enterprise development programmes focus on stimulating economic growth by providing emerging Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to finance, products/services, and business opportunities. Therefore enabling their growth and development by...