Reports

Research on where South African small business opportunities are forming.

Each report combines published economic and commercial data into a view of demand that a new, small business can realistically serve. Reports are free to read and download.

Cover of the Launchworks Opportunity Report 2026

September 2026 · 24 pages

Launchworks Opportunity Report 2026

Where structural change in South Africa is creating accessible opportunities for new small businesses.

A secondary-data analysis of eight opportunity territories, drawn from Stats SA, SARS, World Wide Worx, Mastercard, SAPVIA and NERSA evidence. Each territory is labelled proven, emerging or potential, so you can see how much commercial evidence sits behind it.