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Department of trade and industry

SA canegrowers welcome DTI’s R85m relief fund to recover from July unrest

By Dominic Majola

These funds will provide relief to growers whose burnt cane was rejected by mills, costing them over R80 million in lost revenue.

  • FILE: Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel addresses a media briefing in Pretoria on level 3 lockdown regulations on 29 May 2020. Picture: @GCISMedia/Twitter

    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.

    382 days ago
  • Flames rise from two shops set alight during overnight looting in Mabopane north of Pretoria on 21 June 2016. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    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.

    383 days ago
  • Save SA Smelters has taxation on the export of raw chrome ore would, at the very least, see in the short term, thousands of direct jobs restored. Picture: Twitter/@SaveSASmelters

    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.

    421 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation at 7.30 pm on Tuesday and many are hoping he will give clarity on alcohol sales. Picture; 123rf.com

    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.

    503 days ago
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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.

    556 days ago
  • FILE: Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel addresses a media briefing in Pretoria on level 3 lockdown regulations on 29 May 2020. Picture: @GCISMedia/Twitter

    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.

    753 days ago
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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.

    770 days ago
  • Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel at an inter-ministerial briefing on 24 March 2020 detailing how government will respond ahead of and during the 21-day lockdown announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    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.

    814 days ago
  • DTI Director-General Lionel October. Picture: DTI

    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.

    815 days ago
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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.

    815 days ago
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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.

    817 days ago
  • FILE: Online stores are now allowed to sell all goods except cigarettes and alcohol. Picture: 123rf.com

    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.

    822 days ago
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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.

    823 days ago
  • Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel there was careful consideration to determine if some businesses can be allowed to reopen under the level 4 lockdown regulations. Picture: GCIS

    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.

    824 days ago
  • Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina. Picture: @the_dti/Twitter

    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.

    971 days ago
  • FILE: Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel. Picture: GCIS

    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.

    1050 days ago
  • FILE: Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    1069 days ago
  • FILE: Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. Picture: GCIS

    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.

    1224 days ago
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