On the Lunch Break with Varshan Sookhun on Lotus FM, we take a closer look at South Africa’s SME landscape with David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited.

As the 37th annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards kicks off, David unpacks the renewed confidence in the SME sector, the impact of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act, and the vital role of both private and public sectors in supporting entrepreneurs.

He also discusses how businesses can enter the awards, what opportunities 2025 holds for SMEs, and what South African entrepreneurs are hoping to see from global platforms like G20and Startup20. Plus, we explore trade relations between South Africa and the USA — and how they can be balanced to benefit local businesses.