Medical apparel and textiles

The market for medical apparel and textiles in Gauteng is worth about R32 million, which is a decent size. Unfortunately, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing market. With 41 suppliers already in the mix, it's a fairly crowded space, but there is a favourable allocation for black-owned businesses, with about 54% of the spend going to these organisations. The Department of Health and another department are the main buyers, so it's worth researching their specific needs and procurement programmes. If I were you, I'd focus on getting your B-BBEE level in order, particularly if you're a black-owned business, to take advantage of the favourable allocation and increase your chances of securing contracts.