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National Assembly passes Bill to appoint BEE watchdog

13th September 2013 Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says a Bill aimed at appointing a commissioner to deal with Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) non-compliance has been referred to the National Council of Provinces. Speaking to journalists after chairing the Presidential BEE Advisory Council meeting on... →

All eyes on G20 meeting in Russia

5th September 2013 All eyes will be on Russia as leaders of the 20 major economies of the world meet here to discuss measures aimed at boosting growth in the world economy. Fighting unemployment and corruption, tax offences and improving the banking system are also high on the G20 summit, which gets under way in... →

Gauteng to roll out R11bn solar panel project

30th August 2013 The Gauteng Provincial Government is to spend R11-billion for a large scale roll-out of solar panels on all State-owned buildings across the province. This will result in the generation of electricity, which will be in line with the National Development Plan’s call to implement renewable energy... →

SA to increase economic ties with São Tomé

29th August 2013 President Jacob Zuma on Thursday hinted at the possibility of South Africa exploring interest in the economic growth of the small island of São Tomé and Príncipe, including the discovery of oil reserves in that country. Zuma addressed journalists in Pretoria on Thursday after having discussions... →

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President Jacob Zuma

National Empowerment Fund mandate not in question

23rd August 2013 The mandate of the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) is not in question, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Friday. In a joint statement issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and the NEF, Davies said the overall progress of the NEF in becoming a development finance... →

Cabinet discusses economic outlook, priorities

13th August 2013 The Cabinet Lekgotla under way in Pretoria will look at South Africa’s economic outlook and progress made to implement the programmes outlined by President Jacob Zuma in the State of the Nation address in February. “The agenda for us is to look at the economic outlook of the country and... →

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Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane

Pule found guilty of breaching code of conduct

8th August 2013 Parliament’s select ethics committee has recommended that former Minister of Communications Dina Pule be fined the equivalent of a month’s salary, and will have to apologise publically in the National Assembly. Presenting its findings on Wednesday on the investigation into the alleged breaches of... →

Business supports NDP

6th August 2013 The South African business sector says it fully supports the National Development Plan (NDP), a policy blueprint for eliminating poverty and reducing inequality in South Africa by 2030. Addressing reporters after the Business Working Group Meeting with President Jacob Zuma in Pretoria on Tuesday,... →

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Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies

Sacci welcomes Obama's Agoa comments

1st July 2013 Business has welcomed the support given by the US to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond 2015, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Monday. “Sacci welcomes the support given by US President Barack Obama to extend Agoa beyond 2015. Sacci is... →

Govt seeks to transform housing landscape

7th June 2013 Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale says government wants to empower people by giving them affordable housing bonds, as this would help to sustain and grow a developmental state. Speaking at The New Age Business Breakfast in Fourways on Friday, Sexwale also said the state’s housing policy... →

Effect of weak rand on inflation relatively constrained – Marcus

6th June 2013 The depreciation of the rand is estimated to spike inflation well above the 6% target, but the move would be “relatively constrained”, South African Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said on Thursday. Speaking at the Bureau for Economic Research conference in Sandton, Marcus said this was... →

Foreign investors still interested in SA mining sector

6th June 2013 Foreign investors are still interested in South Africa’s mining sector, Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources Godfrey Oliphant said, adding that a number of projects are shovel-ready in the platinum, zinc and other manganese sectors. Answering questions from MPs in the National Assembly on... →

Pandor first to get smart ID card

4th June 2013 Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor has become the first person to receive a smart ID card. The new ID was delivered to her office today. The new smart Identity Document (ID) card will be rolled out from next month. It will first be issued to all first-time ID and re-issue applicants. The... →

Africa offers opportunity for north, south to work together – Zuma

21st May 2013 In developing Africa, countries from the north and the south have the unique opportunity to work together to change the lives of millions of Africans, President Jacob Zuma said today. Briefing the media in Tuynhuys during a visit by Canada’s Governor-General David Johnston, Zuma said South Africa... →

SA a promising investment destination – WEF participants

10th May 2013 South Africa is a promising investment destination, business executives from companies from around the world said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa, which ends today in the city. “The (African) continent and particularly South Africa is a very promising, interesting... →

E-toll credit evasion allegation unfounded – Sanral

9th May 2013 The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has described the accusations of having applied for an exemption from the National Credit Act (NCA), in relation to the Gauteng Freeway Development Project, as unfounded. Sanral spokesperson Vusi Mona said the agency did not qualify as a... →

Public Works programme responding to SA’s challenges

8th May 2013 Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) remains an effective part of government’s response to the triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequality. “Our initial target in the second phase of the EPWP, for the period 2009-2014 was to create 4.5... →

Public Works aligns objectives with NDP

8th May 2013 The Department of Public Works is currently aligning its activities to support the identified goals of the National Development Plan (NDP), Public Works Minister Thulasi Nxesi announced on Wednesday. “In relation to the National Development Plan, my department and the branches are currently... →

Germany a crucial agricultural investor for SA

7th May 2013 Germany remains an important agricultural investment partner for South Africa - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said on Monday. “… Germany is quite important to the South African agricultural industry because the European Union (EU) has been our traditional... →

Gordhan clarifies stance on cutting of UK aid

3rd May 2013 Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says he did not agree to the British government’s decision to cut aid to Africa, with his role in the discussions having been misrepresented. “I was surprised to read the statement: ‘I have agreed with my South African counterparts that South Africa is now in a... →

State-owned companies not recognised in policy

3rd May 2013 Government’s strategic motivation in owning state-owned companies is still not recognised in policy, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba has said. “The challenge that we face is that the Government’s strategic motivations in owning SOCs [state-owned companies] are still not explicitly... →

Energy dept speaks out on PetroSA

30th April 2013 The Department of Energy (DoE) has acknowledged that it is aware of a Hawks investigation into allegations of criminal activity at PetroSA. “The DoE wishes to acknowledge that it is aware of and supports the Hawks investigation into allegations of criminal activity by certain employees of... →

Bill to standardise business licences – October

29th April 2013 A new business licensing bill will merely extend and standardise the issuing of licences, which already exists across the country, but is not being implemented uniformly, Department of Trade and Industry director-general Lionel October said on Monday. Business associations have criticised the... →

Davies leading study to boost value-added trade in Brics

25th April 2013 Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies is looking at ways to boost South Africa’s manufactured exports to its Brics partner countries, and is coordinating a joint research study on how to boost value-added trade among the bloc’s member countries. Speaking at a public dialogue held by the... →

R10m project to benefit Bredasdorp community

22nd April 2013 Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has launched a R10-million Construction Skills Development and job creation project in memory of Anene Booysen. Launched on Saturday in Bredasdorp, in partnership with the Construction Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta) and the... →

Gas Amendment Bill 2013 approved

19th April 2013 Cabinet has approved the Gas Amendment Bill 2013. “This paves the way for the Bill to be published in the Gazette for public comment,” a Cabinet statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System said on Friday. Uninterrupted supply and development of natural gas to the... →

Cabinet receives report on small business payments

19th April 2013 Government says it remains committed to timeous payment of small businesses that render services to the state. Cabinet received a report on compliance with Treasury Regulation that requires suppliers to be paid within 30 days from receipt of a legitimate invoice. “Government has prioritised... →

Sefa plans to lend over R737m to 15 000 small businesses

17th April 2013 The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) plans to disburse over R737-million to more than 15 000 small firms – most of these micro enterprises – by the end of the 2013/14 financial year, Sefa chief executive Thakani Makhuvha said today. Briefing the National Assembly’s portfolio committee on... →

No open road tolling planned for Cape Town

11th April 2013 The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has dismissed allegations that it will implement the same Open Road Tolling system in Cape Town as it has in Gauteng. Sanral has labelled the allegations as “grossly misleading”. →

President Zuma to attend Sacu meeting

11th April 2013 President Jacob Zuma will on Friday attend the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) Summit in Gaborone, Botswana. The one-day summit will be attended by Heads of State and Governments of the Sacu member states, which include South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland. The summit will... →

DTI to launch fifth Ipap iteration

27th March 2013 The department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will next week launch the fifth iteration of the Industrial Policy Action Plan (Ipap) which will outline government’s plans to industrialise the South African economy. The fifth iteration of the plan is expected to be launched by Minister Rob Davies next... →

Komati water scheme launched

20th March 2013 Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has marked National Water Week by unveiling the Komati Water Scheme Augmentation Project (KWSAP), which has been designed to resolve the water supply problems to Eskom's Duvha and Matla power stations in Mpumalanga. The KWSAP augments the... →

Food security top for Brics nations

19th March 2013 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson says Brics member countries have put food security at the top of the agenda ahead of the all-important summit in Durban. She was addressing the Brics summit roadshow in Mbombela on Monday, which aims to raise awareness ahead of... →

Unit to oversee job creation in Ekurhuleni

19th March 2013 In a bid to reduce unemployment in Ekurhuleni, the City of Ekurhuleni Mayor, Mondli Gungubele, has announced that they will set up a Job Creation Programme Management Unit. Gungubele said the unit would be tasked with the coordination and leveraging of external funding from sources such as the... →

Cabinet concerned about SABC, SAA, Eskom

14th March 2013 Cabinet has noted with concern the recent developments at the SABC, SAA and Eskom, with the respective ministers expected to report to Cabinet following discussions with the entities, Acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams said. “Cabinet has noted with concern the recent develops at the... →

SA, Belarus discuss cooperation in agriculture

11th March 2013 South Africa and Belarus marked the beginning of an important relationship with the two countries establishing a working group in facilitating bilateral cooperation in agriculture. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Tina Joemat-Pettersson and Head of Presidential Affairs in Belarus... →

Industrial Development Zone to be created around OR Tambo airport

7th March 2013 Africa’s busiest airport, OR Tambo International Airport is a fitting location for the continent’s first aerotropolis, says Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi. “Work on the development of the aerotropolis, centred at OR Tambo International Airport, seeks to leverage public and... →

Gauteng to roll out infrastructure development

5th March 2013 In line with its vision 2055, Gauteng MEC for Finance Mandla Nkomfe, says the province plans to roll out massive infrastructure programmes – such as building roads, refurbishing schools and hospitals and connecting the people of the province through the broadband initiative. Delivering the... →

Gordhan announces proposals on retirement reform

27th February 2013 In a bid to encourage South Africans to save more, the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan, has announced plans to introduce tax-preferred savings and investment accounts in 2015. Presenting the 2013 National Budget in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Gordhan said this and other initiatives... →

Infrastructure plan should not be impacted by slowdown

20th February 2013 South Africa ‘s massive infrastructure plan should not be allowed to be impacted upon by the global economic slowdown or derailed by a lack of funding, Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Tuesday. In the last year, the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission has launched... →

Manuel urges South Africans to own development

13th February 2013 South Africans need to take ownership of the country’s development, National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel said on Wednesday. Manuel visited Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain outside Cape Town as part of popularising the National Development Plan (NDP) ahead of the State of the Nation Address by... →

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