Survey reveals SMEs have clear expectations and firm voting intentions ahead of local elections

Bizcommunity22 October 2026 at 09:25

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have entered the local government election period with clear expectations around the conditions needed to operate, invest and grow. Municipal service delivery, good governance and the effective management of illegal immigration have emerged as…
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