Challanges of Small Business in the Cape Flats
Set against the dynamic backdrop of the Cape Flats in Cape Town, this podcast explores the realities of running a small business in one of South Africa’s most resilient yet complex economic landscapes. Challenges of Small Business in the Cape Flats takes listeners beyond the storefront to uncover the determination, innovation, and grit required for entrepreneurs to survive and thrive despite persistent obstacles.
Each episode features candid conversations with local business owners who navigate barriers such as limited access to funding, infrastructure constraints, safety concerns, and fierce competition. Yet woven through these challenges are powerful stories of ingenuity spaza shop operators adapting to changing markets, creative startups leveraging digital tools, and family-run enterprises building legacies that uplift their communities.
Each episode features candid conversations with local business owners who navigate barriers such as limited access to funding, infrastructure constraints, safety concerns, and fierce competition. Yet woven through these challenges are powerful stories of ingenuity spaza shop operators adapting to changing markets, creative startups leveraging digital tools, and family-run enterprises building legacies that uplift their communities.