I have noted with interest the generally positive reaction to the new small business development minister’s budget speech, delivered in parliament in July.

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni was quick out of the starting blocks with a raft of policy announcements — which is not surprising because she had them ready-made on a plate, generously donated to her by the DA...

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