Alternative educational systems

The market for alternative educational systems in Gauteng is worth about R14.3 million, which is a decent size for a niche market. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing pie. With 38 suppliers already in the mix, it's a relatively crowded space, and you'll need to differentiate your business to stand out. The Department of Education and other government departments are looking to favour businesses with a strong black economic empowerment programme, with about 18% of the spend allocated to black-owned businesses. If I were you, I'd focus on developing a robust Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment programme to increase your chances of securing government contracts in this space.