The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority had given the green light for the production of the first batch of ventilators.
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.
This comes after criticism over its regulations, including the ban on cooked foods, e-commerce - which have since been allowed - and certain clothing.
The ventilator project is one government's interventions aimed at meeting the health system's needs and opening up new economic opportunities.
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.
The DTI and Cooperative Governance Department gazetted new regulations on e-commerce on Thursday.
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has issued the amendments after consultation with Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
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.
Wednesday’s raid would take place against the backdrop of various drunken brawls at Durban beaches at the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
The UK was set to leave the EU at the end of the week but that’s been potentially delayed to 12 April.
The Department of Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies can only offer assurances that Eskom’s problems are being attended to as load shedding takes its toll on the economy.
The minister was speaking on Monday at an announcement of a R12 million investment in TV manufacturing in the area of Atlantis by Hisense electronics company.
Department Director-General Lionel October said support from the World Bank and its development partners will promote South Africa's growth.
Joan Fubbs, chairperson of Parliament's portfolio committee on trade and industry, says that sugar tax is problematic.
A conference will run from Thursday until Saturday in Johannesburg.
