Trade and Industry Minister Gazetted SEZ Bill and Policy
Members of the public have 60 days to comment on the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill that has been gazetted (23 January 2012) by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies. The gazetting
of the Bill and Policy is the culmination of work done to broaden thescope and composition of dedicated industrial areas and to support industrial decentralization. Public comments can be
sent to sezbill@thedti.gov.za. The period for public comment closes on 22 March 2012.
Calling on all exporters / emerging exporters
The Department of Trade and Industry ( the dti) invites you to apply to participate in Investment and Trade Initiatives (ITIs) to Brazil, India, Russia and Zimbabwe in
March 2012. The objectives of these ITIs are to showcase South Africa's export capabilities and to increase exports of manufactured goods in these emerging markets.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 3 February 2012.
For further information, please follow the links below.
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Get a Free Professional Website in Minutes
These days, having a website is as important as having a phone. Thousands of potential customers are online
searching for products or services like those you provide.
For more information visit: www.wozaonline.co.za
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Big Break Legacy
the dti is a proud partner of The Big Break Legacy Reality TV show. Read more
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The International Small Business Congress 2012
The International Small Business Congress (ISBC) gathers individuals from governments (policymakers), small business support agencies,
entrepreneurs, business membership organisations, academia, financial institutions, international development agencies and various
others with an interest in entrepreneurship and small business development around the world to discuss issues pertinent to the promotion
of entrepreneurship and small business worldwide.
For more information visit: www.isbc2012.org
Are you geared for new procurement regulations?
A MUST from 7 December 2011
Companies that wish to conduct business with government will be required to submit
their valid BEE Certificates obtained from an Accredited Verification Agency or
Registered auditors approved by the IRBA. Companies with annual revenue of
R 5 million or less must get an Exempted Micro-Enterprise Certificate from a
registered auditor or Accounting Officer confirming their annual turnover.
Relaxation of turnover requirements
The Enterprise Investment Programme Adjudication Committee, at the November 2011 meeting, approved the following
relaxation with regard to turnover:
- Stage 2 claims: the project must demonstrate 20% of the projected turnover for year one.
- Stage 4 & 6 claims: the project must demonstrate 40% of the projected turnover for years two and three.
There is no distinction on whether the project is below or above R5 million of investment.
Please note that the relaxation is only applicable until 31 December 2012.
Trade and Industry Minister Gazetted The B-BBBEE Amendment Bill
Members of the Public have 60 days to comment on the B-BBEE Amendment Bill that has been gazetted by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies.
The gazetting of the Amendment Bill is the culmination of the recommendations done by the Presidential B-BBEE Advisory Council.
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Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP) online application system
The Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP) online application system is now functional and all BBSDP applications will, with immediate effect, be submitted only electronically.
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Internship Opportunities for 2012/13
The Department of Trade and Industry is offering 68 Internship Programme opportunities for a period of
twelve (12) months commencing 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 within its various divisions. Read more
The United Nations Procurement Division Invites Companies to Register as Vendors
The United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) Head Office in New York and the Regional Procurement Office (RPO) in Africa, on behalf of various UN/Peacekeeping Missions,
hereby invites qualified vendors to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI). Companies interested in providing services to UN are invited to submit their EOI, and to
register as vendors at www.ungm.org
For further information on the scope of the EOI and related information, please visit www.ungm.org for full details.
South Africa's plans for an innovative renewable energy financing initiative described at the Global Green Growth Forum in Copenhagen
12 October 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark: The South African renewables energy industry featured prominently in Copenhagen this week at a leading global think-tank,
the Global Green Growth Forum (3GF). Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Thandi Tobias-Pokolo described the South African Renewables Initiative, SARi,
as "an innovative financing mechanism aimed at ensuring the scalable development of a renewables energy industry in South Africa". Read more
Increase your Exports!
the dti will be participating in various exhibitions and trade shows to
promote locally manufactured products in international markets. Read more
South Africa's plans for an innovative renewable energy financing initiative described at the Global Green Growth Forum in Copenhagen
12 October 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark: The South African renewables energy industry featured prominently in Copenhagen this week at a leading global think-tank,
the Global Green Growth Forum (3GF). Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Thandi Tobias-Pokolo described the South African Renewables Initiative, SARi,
as "an innovative financing mechanism aimed at ensuring the scalable development of a renewables energy industry in South Africa". Read more
Gauteng Businesswoman Scoops R800 000 National Technology Women's Award
Gauteng businesswoman Dr Moretlo Molefi romped home with top honours in the prestigious annual Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) at
a glittering ceremony that was hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) at the Phillip Sanders Resort in Bloemfontein
on Thursday (last night).
Speaking at the event, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Elizabeth Thabethe who was full of praise for the top three awards winners,
said Telemedicine's technological innovation would go a long in assisting government improve its delivery in the health care sector If the technology
can replicate that all over the country, particularly in the rural areas of South Africa. Read more
South Africa's plans for an innovative renewable energy financing initiative described at the Global Green Growth Forum in Copenhagen
12 October 2011, Copenhagen, Denmark: The South African renewables energy industry featured prominently in Copenhagen this week at a leading global think-tank,
the Global Green Growth Forum (3GF). Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Thandi Tobias-Pokolo described the South African Renewables Initiative, SARi,
as "an innovative financing mechanism aimed at ensuring the scalable development of a renewables energy industry in South Africa". Read more
The Piggs Peak Appeal is Dismissed
The decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa to dismiss the appeal by the Casino Enterprises (Pty) Ltd, Swaziland, trading as Piggs Peak is an affirmation of the
country's stringent laws on regulating gambling and ensuring that South Africans are protected from the vagrancies of illegal gambling activities offered to them.
Read more
President Zuma assigns team to follow up on auto sector recommendations
29 September 2011
President Jacob Zuma has directed members of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordination Commission to follow up on the issues raised by the automotive sector
during their meeting with the President in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Read more
Registration for the dti B-BBEE Management Development Programme open
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in partnership with UNISA and WITS
have developed a standardised national Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
(B-BBEE) Management Development Programme (MDP). The program gives impetus to
institutionalisation of B-BBEE within the economic system and to professionalise the current
B-BBEE Industry.
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List of Employment Creation Fund Applications received for Round 3
The Economic Research and Policy Coordination within the office of the Director General is responsible for the administration of the Employment Creation Fund.
The fund was established to finance the high risks initiative that need to be piloted to prove the viability of concept to create sustainable jobs.
The projects must be aligned to government's economic programme. The fund is accessible to government departments and other state entities. Round 3 funding window was officially opened
on the 17th of May 2011 to the 30th of June 2011.
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the dti, creating opportunities for women in business.
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) is committed to increased and more meaningful
participation of women in the broader economy. the dti's women empowerment programmes offer a range
of interventions targeted at women who want to start and grow or sustain their businesses.
Read more
Copyright Review Commission
The Copyright Review Commission is now accessible on facebook and twitter. To post questions or comments join us on Facebook and search for "Copyright Review Commission"
and "CopyrightCR" on twitter. Interested parties can still contact us on our toll free number: 08000 7702.
The Gambling Review Commission
Since the legalization of gambling in South Africa in 1996, the gambling industry has grown and evolved substantially.
Technological advancements on existing forms of gambling and new forms of gambling have emerged and have created challenges for
regulators and policy makers. Furthermore, some forms of illegal gambling have persisted and appear to be growing in popularity.
Minister Davies Gazettes the Draft Chartered Accountancy Charter as a Sector Code
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Rob Davies has gazetted the Draft Chartered Accountancy (CA) Charter as a Sector Code in terms of section 9 (1) of the Broad-Based
Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act 53 of 2003). The gazetting of the CA Charter as a Sector Code became legally binding to entities in the CA sector from 10 May 2011.
One of the key highlights of the sector code is the black ownership target of 32.5% to be achieved by the sector by 2016. In addition, the main focus of the sector shall be on
skills development to increase the number of black people, particularly black women entering the profession, to reflect the country's demographic population.
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the dti Releases Companies Regulations, 2011
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, signed and approved the Companies Regulations, 2011. The Regulations, deal with the functions of the Companies Commission, Takeover Regulation Panel and
Companies Tribunal, and other matters relating to the regulation of companies, which will come into effect on 1 May 2011. President Zuma signed into law the Companies Amendment Act, 2011 and approved
the Proclamation and President's Minute that put into legal force the Companies Act 2008 on 1 May 2011.
the dti Gazettes Determination of Threshold, in Terms of Consumer Protection Act
In terms of Section 6(1) of the Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008, the Minister of Trade and Industry, by notice in the Government
Gazette of 1 April 2011, No. 34181, determined the monetary threshold applicable to the size of the juristic person, for the
purpose of Section 5(2)(b), at R2000 000. Read more.
| Speech delivered by Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe at the launch of Google South Africa Woza Online at the Innovation Hub, Lynnwood, Pretoria |
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| In this day and age, the ICT sector has become a critical part of modern economies. The development of the ICT sector has improved global communication and reduced the cost of communication. With tools such as the Internet the globe has shrunk and business communication has improved drastically. |
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South Africa Country Statement Deliverd by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, MP, at the Eighth World Trade Organisation
Ministerial Conference held in Geneva, 16 December 2011
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Minister Rob Davies says South Africa believes that the Doha Development Mandate remains as relevant today as it was ten years ago. He was speaking at the eighth World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference that was held in Geneva, 16 December 2011. Minister Davies told the meeting that its fundamental priority was to redress the imbalances and inequities that continue to disadvantage developing countries.
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| Speech by President Jacob Zuma to the Members of the Abu Dahbi Business Chamber and SA Business Delegation at the Emirates Palace, United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
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| Minister Dr Rob Davies says South Africa is the 19th largest investor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), having invested R 3.33 bn since 2003. He was speaking at the SA-UAE Business Forum that was held in Dubai on Sunday, 13 November 2011. This business forum is intended to firm up relations between the two countries and continue discussions to establish a roadmap for mutual investment.The Business Forum was part of President Jacob Zuma's official state visit in the Middle East Region. |
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Message of Support by Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe, MP, Delivered to the Women Informal Traders at Sea Point Civic Centre: Cape Town, 25 October 2011 |
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| Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe says South Africa’s small enterprise sector has in the last 17 years been full of excitement, challenges, disappointments and transformation. She also said it is essential that government creates suitable legislative and regulatory environments that support development. Thabethe was speaking to the Women Informal Traders at Sea Point Civic Centre, Cape Town |
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TWIB conference in Bloemfontein |
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Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe says technology has the potential to alter economic activity as it could be used to replace traditional means of communication to manage business documentation and information, to perform usual business operations and to engage in business transactions or e-commerce. Deputy Minister told women at the TWIB conference that technology and its proper application can help business to grow in a number of ways. |
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| Deputy Minister Thabethe says South Africa and Cameroon are to Establish Joint Trade Committee |
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| | The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Elizabeth Thabethe, says that there is a need to address the exploitation of the crafters. She was speaking at the 3rd edition of the International Handicrafts Exhibition held in Cameroon. |
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| Statement on the Functioning of the National Lotteries Board |
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| | A host of media statements have appeared recently regarding the functioning of the National Lotteries Board and the Distribution Agencies. In some of these statements the resignation of the former CEO, Professor Vivek Ram, was linked to the operational challenges faced in the distribution of good cause funding. As a matter of fact, Professor Ram had indicated a possible interest in participating in the future bidding process for the next Lottery operator. The Board felt it would involve a conflict of interest and accepted Professor Ram’s offer to resign. |
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Cooperatives Funded by the dti to Participate in the Cape Premier Yearling Sale
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| | Seven cooperatives funded by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will get an opportunity to make their mark in the equine industry when they parade seven horses at the Cape Premier Yearling Sale taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 26-27 January 2012. |
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Deputy Minister Thabethe to Lead Cooperatives to Exhibition in Cameroon |
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| | The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Elizabeth Thabethe, will lead a group of handicrafts exhibitors to the 3rd edition of the International Handicrafts Exhibition in Cameroon to showcase their products and services to the Central Africa market. Among these exhibitors would be cooperatives, funded by the department of Trade and Industry (the dti). |
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Minister Davies gazettes Special Economic Zones Bill for public comment.
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| | The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has developed the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Bill in order to advance government’s strategic objectives of industrialisation, regional development and job creation, says Minister Davies.
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