The Survey of Employers and the Self-employed (SESE) was conducted by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in the third quarter of 2009. Two earlier SESE's were conducted, in 2001 and 2005. The main aim of the SESE is: • to collect data on micro- and small businesses in South Africa, their operation and access to services • to collect income tax information on non-VAT paying businesses. • to determine the contribution of these businesses to the economic growth of the country