Abstract:

This study explored the impact of entrepreneurial activity on women’s economic empowerment in South Africa. Studies have revealed that economic activities are related to women economic empowerment and evolved into South Africa's economic development strategies. A literature review was conducted by looking uputilising published journal articles on the subject - female entrepreneurs in South Africa. Data were also obtained from secondary sources including books, newspaper articles, magazines, and peer-reviewed conference proceedings. The findings revealed that Black African women entrepreneurs make up the largest group in the nation, which persuaded the South African government to support their economic empowerment through entrepreneurial activities and gender equality. However, women entrepreneurs face more discrimination than their male counterparts because of their gender, which puts them at a relative disadvantage when they first start businesses out of necessity. The study recommends that researchers should use feminist theories in women entrepreneurship, government should provide equal educational opportunities for both genders, and push for supportive policies that promote women economic empowerment through increased women entrepreneurial activities.