South African women entrepreneurs face a higher business exit rate compared to their male counterparts, signaling a critical need for enhanced support. The latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) South Africa Report 2023/2024 by Stellenbosch Business School reveals that while women are increasingly starting businesses, they struggle more than men to sustain them beyond the early stages. The report identifies challenges such as limited access to funding, greater personal responsibilities, and gender biases as key factors contributing to this disparity. Addressing these issues through targeted support

GUEST:  Natanya Meyer, Associate Professor at University of Johannesburg and lead-author of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report by Stellenbosch Business School