the dti Launches the Anti-Piracy Campaign
The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Thandi Tobias-Pokolo (MP),
invites role-players in the creative industry to the launch of a campaign aimed at assisting and empowering
South African artists. Invitation - read more
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Small and Medium Enterprise Development Programme (SMEDP)
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Late submission of any reconciliation or annual claim will result in the automatic termination of the SMEDP contract,
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- Summary of Revised Minimum Requirements for the Payment of Investment Grants
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- Revised Timeframe to Submit Outstanding Information by Client and/or Consultant
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Deputy Minister Thandi Tobias-Pokolo's Statement on Piracy
Last year President Zuma convened a sectoral meeting to address South African Artists and
Government departments and to give the mandate to address challenges facing artists.
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Successful Conclusion to SA - Foresti Arbitration Proceedings
The Government of the Republic of South Africa is pleased to announce the successful conclusion
of international arbitration proceedings brought against SA in 2006, by Foresti and others,
challenging the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, No. 28 of 2002 (MPRDA)
and the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Mining Charter. Read more
SA vs Foresti and others Arbitration Award
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New Report Assesses South Africa's Investment Climate
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies and World Bank Country Director for South Africa,
Ruth Kagia, released the findings of the report, titled ‘South Africa: Second Investment Climate Assessment –
Improving the Business Environment for Job Creation and Growth’, at a Development Dialogue, in Benoni,
Ekurhuleni, on 29 July 2010. Read more
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The Companies Amendment Bill to Rectify the Companies Act
The Companies Bill, assented to by the then President Motlanthe on 9 April 2009, became an Act of Parliament
(although it is yet to be proclaimed, so as to be in operation). Minister Davies subsequently issued regulations
to the Companies Act in July 2009. During the consultation process, sections of the Act were found to be
imbued with errors, while some of the regulations were considered ultra vires (beyond the powers), due
to their not empowering provisions in the Act, nor enabling the Minister to issue them in order to achieve
the Act's objectives. Amendments were thus required to rectify these provisions and ensure
improved administration of the Act, hence the publication of the Companies Amendment Bill, 2010.
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Response to KIO/AMSA Announced Settlement
Government notes that Kumba Iron ore (KIO) and ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) have announced an
interim resolution to the commercial dispute between them that had escalated to threats
of imminent job losses and production cuts.
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the dti Releases Production Incentive Guidelines, to Assist Local Clothing, Textile, Footwear
and Leather Goods Manufacturers
The Production Incentive (PI) forms part of the overall Clothing and Textile Competitiveness
Programme (CTCP) and flows from the implementation, by the Department of Trade and
Industry (the dti), of customised sector programmes (CSPs) for the clothing, textiles,
footwear, leather and leather goods industries. The PI Guidelines seek to enable companies to present
their business cases to the CTCP Desk of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). They also provide
a framework for the CTCP Desk to evaluate such cases.
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Increase Your Exports!
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the dti Publishes Automotive Investment Scheme Guidelines
The Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) is an incentive designed to grow and develop the
automotive sector through investment in new and/or replacement models and components
that will increase plant production volumes, sustain employment and/or strengthen the
automotive value chain.
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, approved the
AIS Programme Guidelines
on 12 May 2010, following consultation with relevant stakeholders in the industry.
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Minister Davies approves Automotive Investment Scheme Guidelines
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the dti Releases Network Facilitator Guidelines
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies (MP) has approved the revised
guidelines for the Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP). The
revised programme will be launched in July 2010 and applications from qualifying Small
Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) will be accepted from 1 September 2010.
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Black Business Supplier Development Programme
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Government Notice on the Transitional Period Provided for in Section 97(2) of the Co-operatives Act
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Gambling Review Commission
The Minister of Trade and Industry established the Gambling Review Commission to review and make
recommendations on the gambling policy and legislative framework governing the industry.
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Important Notice to EMIA Customers
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will be introducing new rules for its
Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) Group schemes.
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Consumer Protection Act
The Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008 was signed into law on 24 April 2009. The aim of the Act is to make
markets work better for consumers by ensuring that consumers:
- are able to make well informed buying decisions;
- are able to access a wide range of products and services based on honest and fair marketing and selling practices;
- have access to efficient and effective redress; and
- are educated about their rights and responsibilities.
Download the Consumer Protection Act
The Consumer Protection Law Conference
Information Guide on the Act
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Revised Black Business Supplier Development Programme Guidelines
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has effected revisions to the current Black Business Supplier Development
Programme (BBSDP). Minister Rob Davies (MP) approved the revised guidelines on 12 June 2009, prompting the need to step-up
measures to enhance the competitiveness of local, black-owned Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
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the dti Publishes Revised Enterprise Investment Programme (EIP) Guidelines
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies (MP), has approved the revised guidelines pertaining
to the Enterprise Investment Programme (EIP) and its sub-programmes, the Manufacturing Investment Programme
(MIP) and Tourism Support Programme (TSP).
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Revised Draft Guidelines for the Enterprise Investment Programme and Funding Gap Methodology
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), revised its
Guidelines for the Enterprise Investment Programme (EIP), with its sub-programme the
Manufacturing Investment Programme (MIP) and Tourism Support Programme (TSP), as well as the Funding Gap Methodology.
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