With the COVID-19 crisis and through enquiries we received from our clients we saw a need to inform clients about the different relief funds available to them:
- UIF
- The Department of Labour
- For more information:
- https://www.ufiling.co.za/docs/COVID19%20TERS%20EMPLOYEE%20FINAL%20USER%20GUIDE.pd
- SME Debt Relief Fund
- Department of Small Business Development
- Who is seen as a Small/Medium Business:
- https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201903/423041gon399.pd
- For more information:
- https://98829ad9-b059-4406-b758 e3a082f0a374.filesusr.com/ugd/bfb591_89ad085e57824705823e053aea6d47c7.pdf
- Reliance or Business Growth Fund
- Department of Small Business Development;
- For more information:
- http://www.smmesa.gov.za
- Youth Business Relief Fund
- YCCISA (Youth Chamber of Commerce of Industry of South Africa NPC)
- For more information:
- https://youthbusinessfund.co.za/formal-businesses/
- Tourism Business Relieve
- Department of Tourism
- For more information:
- https://www.tourism.gov.za/Pages/COVID19TOURISMRELIEFFUND.aspx
- Sports, Arts & Culture Relief
- Department of Sports, Arts & Culture
- IDC Working Capital Support
- IDC
- For more information:
- https://www.idc.co.za/2020/03/24/idc-interventions-in-response-to-covid-19
- NEF COVID-19 Intervention Fund
- Department of Trade and Industry & NEF (National Empowerment Fund)
- For more information:
- ps://www.nefcorp.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NEF-COVID-19-Fund-Application-Form_Active-fields.pdf
- covidfund@nefcorp.co.za
- https://www.nefcorp.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-Fund-Brochure-2020_9.pdf.pdf
- https://www.nefcorp.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Media-Statement-NEF-COVID-19-R200m-Fund-March-2020-website.pd
- Youth Micro Enterprise Relief Fund
- National Youth Development Agency
- Spaza Support Scheme
- Small Business Development
- Firebird SMME Revitalisation Fund
- FyreFem Fund Managers & Business Rescue Partners
- For more information:
- https://www.fyrefem.com/covid19-response
- Sukuma Relief Programme
- Rupert Fund
- For more information:
- https://finance.businesspartners.co.za/welcome-to-the-sukuma-relief-programme/
- SA Future Trust (SAFT)
- For more information apply directly with your bank;
- Giving for Hope
- Willowton Group & Al Baraka Bank
- For more information:
- https://givingforhope.co.za/apply-for-funding-2/
- https://givingforhope.co.za/
- SARS Tax Relief
- Minister of Finance
- Nedbank:
- https://www.nedbank.co.za/content/nedbank/desktop/gt/en/info/campaigns/nedbank-covid19-page.html
- COBRA (COVID Business Rescue Assistance) War Room
- For information:
- https://www.cobra.org.za/
The following Institutions also have the assistance that you might qualify for:
- SANCA Member Support for SME’s.
- National Small Business Chamber
- Fluence Capital Pro Bono Consult;
- Facebook Small Business Grants;
- Google Small Business Grants;
SEESA has always been committed to providing ongoing quality service to all our clients. For any product related queries please contact your nearest SEESA office or visit our website at www.seesa.co.za for alternative contact details. We are here to assist you during the lockdown.

