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What is Litigation Finance?

Litigation finance is a specialised financial product where a third party (the funder) provides the capital to cover all legal costs of a court case or arbitration. In...

Editorial Team • 04 Mar 2026

Business Funding

Revolving Facility: A Guide for South African Entrepreneurs

In 2026, South African entrepreneurs are operating in a tough environment: slow...

13 Feb 2026

General

2026 Guide to Top Small Business Loans in SA

The South African economy is showing “green shoots” this year. But for...

04 Feb 2026

General

Overcoming the Compliance Cliff in Funding Applications

You don’t have a funding problem; you have a paperwork problem. In...

02 Feb 2026

Business Funding

Township & Rural Boom: Mastering the SEFA Blended Finance Model

By 2026, the South African government will have consolidated much of its...

30 Jan 2026

Business Funding

Get Up to R250,000 Equipment Funding in 2026

In the current economic climate, “Cash is King,” but “Equipment is Growth.”...

28 Jan 2026

Business Funding

Green Rush: Access South Africa’s Energy Funding 2026

If you think “Green Funding” is only for massive solar farms in...

26 Jan 2026

Grants

2026 Guide to Government Grants for Entrepreneurs

Despite tighter budgets and increased scrutiny, government grants remain one of the...

23 Jan 2026

Business Ideas

Profitable South African Businesses to Start for Free

The South African entrepreneurial landscape is shifting. Gone are the days when...

21 Jan 2026

Business Ideas

2026 Low-capital Business Ideas For South African Entrepreneurs

South Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape is changing fast. With high interest rates, tighter...

14 Jan 2026

Business Funding

Short-Term Growth Funding for SA Businesses

For many South African businesses generating consistent revenue, the next level of...

10 Dec 2025

Business Funding

Smart Business Funding Tips for the Festive Season

The festive season is often seen as a time to slow down,...

08 Dec 2025

Business Funding

Why Flexible Funding is the Future for SMEs

For years, a “business loan” meant one thing: a bank gave you...

28 Nov 2025

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