Helpful Links for SMME Relief Aid

This lockdown period has been a lonely and financially stressful time for many people.
With that in mind, below is a list of links/websites that may be helpful to you, or someone you know. Please take note that we are merely passing on this information, and that we at FinBofs do not have any affiliation with these entities and therefore are unable to answer any questions on these links.
- DEBT RELIEF FUND : https://smmesa.gov.za/
- SMALL ENTERPRISE FINANCE AGENCY (SEFA): http://www.sefa.org.za/services/direct
- SARS TAX RELIEF (helpful article): https://www.businessinsider.co..za/tax-breaks-coronavirus-2020-3
- TEMPORARY EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELIEF SCHEME: www.labour.gov.za/
- BLACK ENTREPRENEURS (Medical & Healthcare) : https://www.nefcorp.co.za/covid-19-business-funding/?ck_subscriber_id=115182184
- Giving for Hope Foundation (assistance for SMME’s) : https://givingforhope.co.za/
- SA FUTURE TRUST (Set up by Oppenheimer family) : https://saft.africa
- FREE DOWNLOADABLE LETTERS (to send to SARS, Landlords, etc) : https://www.aurik.com/corona
EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBERS (as published by government):
- Coronavirus Hotline : 0800 029 999
- Child Line : 0800 055 555
- National Human-trafficking Helpline : 0800 222 777
- Persons with DISABILITIES : SMS “help” to 31531
- Gender-based violence command centre : 0800 428 428 or *120*7867# from a cellular phone
- Gender-based violence & femicide (SAPS) : 0800 333 177
- Women Abuse Helpline : 0800 150 150
- National AIDS Helpline : 0800 012 322
- SUICIDE Helpline : 0800 567 567
- SAPS Crime Stop : 0860 10111
- SAPS SMS Crime Line : 32211