Skills shortages are holding back businesses in South Africa – survey finds the weak spots

Towfiqu Barbhuiya, Pexels, CC BY Running a business in South Africa has become increasingly difficult. The challenges range from the economic after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to limited access to finance, increased global competition, shifting trade relations, technological change and governance issues. As researchers with an interest in urban economies, we set out to understand the biggest challenges facing businesses wanting to grow in South Africa’s Western Cape province. The study…