Economist Gilad Isaacs aid that it was not only the retail sector that had suffered from the lootings and destruction of property.

Gladys Tawobola believes South African poultry farmers need new markets as they continue to be undermined by current regulations which allow some foreign countries to dump their chicken products in the country.

Fam Café founder, Mfanufikile Dlamini, described Fam Café as a fun dining and pop-up restaurant. It employed 12 casual staff members who worked on rotation and were called in to serve different functions.

A consistent stream of videos on social media has shown that warehouses, breweries and furniture stores have also not been spared, with some being completely gutted by fire.

Tshwane-based Raisibe Maduna said her products included “black soap”, face wash, a revitalising toning spritzer, moisturising day cream, facial day cream and shea butter.

'Our work has shown that tourism is one of the hardest-hit sectors, and we have done an analysis of existing rescue plans to sectors, specifically the Tourism Relief Fund,' said Institute for Economic Justice researcher Zimbali Mncube.

Initially, when Katlego Komana - as a second-year Master of Medical Sciences Wits University student - founded the company, her sole purpose was to tap into the coffee industry but was captivated to tap into the wine industry too.

While the Automotive Masterplan was signed in 2018, there were still some hindrances concerning policy adaptation.

Earlier this year, Afrikaner rights group AfriForum and trade union Solidarity contested the legality and rationality of the 51% black-owner/managed qualification criteria for the fund.

The company sells anti-perspirant roll-ons that come in three fragrances and a foot powder infused with lemongrass.

The brand now has two offices in Bloemfontein and Johannesburg, which currently manufacture the maxi pad range. But founder Matefo Morakeng plans on manufacturing other ranges.

Sthandiwe Zikode, who is from Paulpietersburg in KwaZulu-Natal, says she launched Queenery Wines in 2020. It sells pinotage, semi-sweet white wine and sweet rosé.

Cloudy Deliveries in Langa is looking to upgrade from bicycles to scooters and vans, as this would enable them to serve nearby townships including Khayelitsha, Gugulethu and Imizamo Yethu.

According to NYDA CEO Waseem Carrim, the strategy has five key pillars which include economic transformation, education and skills development, health, social cohesion and an effective youth development machinery.

Head of Insurance and Risk Management at Wits University, Albert Mushai, said despite the setbacks, some insurance companies like Old Mutual had launched campaigns to help get small and medium businesses to get back on their feet.

Sihle Magubane, who is from iNkandla in KwaZulu-Natal, started his business in 2012. He currently has two coffee shops – Barista Lovers – in Northriding and Woodmead in Johannesburg.

TREP is a dedicated programme to transform and integrate opportunities in townships and rural areas into productive business ventures.

As pointed out by AfBD president Akinwumi Adesina, the picture as it stood looked dismal for the continent’s youth and drastic action was needed by governments and the private sector.