Department of trade and industry
SA canegrowers welcome DTI’s R85m relief fund to recover from July unrest
These funds will provide relief to growers whose burnt cane was rejected by mills, costing them over R80 million in lost revenue.
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Trade Dept sets up R3.9bn to help businesses rebuild
He said the fund would likely grow as they were engaging with big business to support businesses saying there has already been a pledge of R50 million.
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DTI plans support for informal businesses affected by theft and violence
The Department of Trade and Industry is exploring ways of extending its support for informal businesses worst-hit by looting earlier this month.
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Save SA Smelters calls on govt to hasten introduction of chrome ore export tax
The group said government's failure to ban or impose a tax on the export of raw chrome ore has already cost the country tens of thousands of jobs in the industry.
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Will Ramaphosa ban alcohol sales over Easter holidays?
The association claims it’s been told the national coronavirus command council intends to introduce the ban before the Easter weekend — but no official announcement has been made.
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Trade dept reiterates commitment to helping Coke employees get shares
Minister Ebrahim Patel said the agreement will strengthen a more inclusive transformation and BBE model.
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Govt to ban blacklisting of consumers whose records have been hit by COVID-19?
A consultation document published by the Democratic Alliance (DA) showed that the Department of Trade and Industry was considering banning blacklisting and ordering the removal of any adverse information on consumers’ profiles.
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Distribution plan for locally made respiratory ventilators expected soon
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority had given the green light for the production of the first batch of ventilators.
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DTI will take past criticism into account while preparing level 3 regulations
The DTI has faced criticism in the past on some of its regulations; such as the ban on cooked foods and e-commerce – which have since been allowed.
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DTI apologises for contradictions, confusion caused by COVID-19 regulations
This comes after criticism over its regulations, including the ban on cooked foods, e-commerce - which have since been allowed - and certain clothing.
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DTI expects local production of ventilators to start soon
The ventilator project is one government's interventions aimed at meeting the health system's needs and opening up new economic opportunities.
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Cosatu calls for promotion of local e-commerce industry
Cosatu said that the Trade, Industry and Competition Department should explicitly prioritise the promotion of local procurement to help build domestic industries and safeguard jobs.
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Retailers, couriers must stick to rules, says DTI as online shopping allowed
The DTI and Cooperative Governance Department gazetted new regulations on e-commerce on Thursday.
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Govt lifts restrictions on online shopping but still no alcohol, cigarette sales
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has issued the amendments after consultation with Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
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Winter clothing list compiled after industry-wide consultations - DTI
While social media users have been having a field day interrogating each item on the long list which, includes pillows and hair accessories, it appears that Minister Ebrahim Patel did not have the mammoth task of choosing which items made the list all by himself.
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Deputy Minister Gina to lead raids at various Durban liquor retailers
Wednesday’s raid would take place against the backdrop of various drunken brawls at Durban beaches at the weekend.
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Standard med aid package can help consumers find better options - Patel
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said the inquiry into private healthcare had recommended a standard medical aid package that would make it easier for consumers to compare services.
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SA concludes trade deal with UK should there be no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit without a new agreement in place would have hit the South African economy, costing jobs and loss of exports, as Britain is a key trading partner.
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Rob Davies: DTI monitoring Brexit developments
Speaking on the 'Karima Brown Show' on Monday night, Trade and Industries Minister Rob Davies said that should the UK leave without a deal, trade rules would still be applicable, affecting products like the automotive industry.
