Shoprite giving away R1.4m in prizes to small businesses with 2020 Hustle Competition

South Africa – Shoprite is once again throwing its weight behind small businesses with the launch of their 2020 Hustle Competition.

This year, the popular competition will award 20 established small business owners with prizes valued at R1.4 million. Each winner will receive R50,000 in cash, and a short course from Get Smarter valued at R20,000.

Shoprite recognises the critical role SMMEs (small, medium and micro enterprises) play in growing South Africa’s economy and creating much-needed jobs. This year Shoprite is looking for 20 new entrepreneurs to celebrate. Entrants into the Hustle Competition must be at least 18 years old, a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa and their business must have been in operation for at least six months.

Entries must be submitted online at https://www.hustle.shoprite.co.za/ from 3 August to 4 September 2020, and winners will be announced from 14 September to 31 October 2020.

Shoprite press release extracts, August 2020