Sacci neren rau
Kganyago’s appointment met with mixed reaction
Cosatu says it hopes he will not continue what it calls the 'disastrous policies of his predecessors'.
The Sacci business confidence index improved to 89.0 in August, from 87.9 in July.
Government has banned the travel of non-South African citizens from high-risk Ebola countries.
Patrick Craven said SONA must address what economic policy will drive government over the next five years.
Sacci says smaller firms find it difficult to employ more people because of the country's labour laws.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe said a minister of small business may be introduced.
The chamber says companies ought to obey the law, but should wait to see if e-tolls go ahead.
Sacci says several companies globally are slashing costs by reducing their number of top earners.
Both Ameo and Sacci have raised concerns about the long-term impact of the strike.
The Cape Chamber of Commerce says the gold sector strike could be the most costly ever.
Trade and Industry Minister said that future loans would focus more on production.
The business organisation says fines linked to companies' turnover make a scapegoat of business.
The Global Corruption Barometer survey found 40-50% of S.Africans paid a bribe over the past year.
Sacci CEO Neren Rau says the delay at the Medupi power plant will have a negative impact on business.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will deliver his much awaited budget speech for 2013.
Cosatu wants the SoNA to provide clarity on how government will help firms employ young people.
But the chamber warns that its outlook is subject to the performance of the rand.
Satawu says most of its members are expected back at work on Monday.
Police say there were no incidents of strike-related violence overnight.