The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and other government agencies will from Wednesday host a three-day Breaking Barriers Business and Talent Expo in Limpopo.
The expo will be held at the Thohoyandou Indoor Sports Centre, under the theme: “Showcasing Ability Beyond Disability”.
According to the department, the event will bring together persons with disabilities, disability-owned enterprises, youth and women entrepreneurs, informal traders, learners from special schools, government, private sector partners, development agencies and potential investors.
The dtic will participate alongside its partners to ensure people with disabilities are fully included in the mainstream economy and supported to contribute meaningfully to economic development.
“The expo will provide an inclusive platform that showcases business, talent, and innovation while supporting enterprise recovery and growth,” the department said in a statement.
Its objectives include promoting inclusive economic participation, facilitating access to funding, skills development, mentorship, and markets, supporting flood-affected businesses, encouraging partnerships and fostering sustainable entrepreneurship and job creation.
The Breaking Barriers Business and Talent Expo 2026 is an initiative by the See the Light Foundation, focusing on empowering persons with disabilities, while also supporting small businesses affected by climate-related disasters such as floods. – SAnews.gov.za
