the dti, National Liquor Authority will host a one-day conference on 08 March 2012 in Gauteng Province.
The conference will be used as a platform to discuss the role and future direction with regards to the National
Liquor Policy and the impact thereof on the South African economy. The conference will feature key note address and
presentations from experts in the field. The Deputy Minister, Elizabeth Thabethe will lead the reception and opening
activities of the conference.
Trade and Industry Minister Gazettes 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 the scope 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.
the dti is a proud partner of The Big Break Legacy Reality TV show. Read more
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.
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.
Please take note of the Revised Enterprise Investment Program Factual Findings Report.
The report is effective from 01 April 2012. Any stage 1, 2, 4, and/or 6 claims being submitted from 01 April 2012 onwards, must be
accompanied by the Revised EIP Claim Factual Findings Report
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-BBEE 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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Increase your Exports!
the dti will be participating in various exhibitions and trade shows to
promote locally manufactured products in international markets. 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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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.
Deputy Minister Thabethe speaks at the International Handicrafts exhibition in Cameroon. Yaounde, 25 January 2012
2012-01-26
Speaking at the International Handicrafts exhibition in Cameroon, Yaounde, Deputy Minister Thabethe says the Cameroonian economy presents enormous trade and investment opportunities for South African business, and that is why South Africa identified this country as a strategic partner.
Thabethe says South Africa and Cameroon have a number of agreements that are meant to facilitate better economic cooperation and enhance market access. Under these framework agreements, she says, the two countries are further moving to establish the Joint Trade Committee aimed at mapping interventions to accelerate bilateral economic cooperation.
Speech delivered by Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe at the launch of Google South Africa Woza Online at the Innovation Hub, Lynnwood, Pretoria
2012-01-19
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.
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
2011-12-19
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.
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)
2011-11-15
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.
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
2011-10-31
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
Industrial Development is Key to Boosting the Western Cape Economy – MEC Winde
2012-02-21
The Western Cape MEC for Economic Development and Tourism Mr Alan Winde says the province is slowly moving towards boosting the Industrial Development Zones (IDZ) to create space in the economy. He was speaking at the Special Economic Zones Bill public hearing held by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in Cape Town, today.
South Africa and Turkey Recommitted Themselves to Boost Trade Relations.
2012-02-16
South Africa and Turkey have recommitted themselves to further enhance trade and economic relations. The commitment was made today in Ankara, Turkey at the end of the second session of the Turkey – South Africa Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting.
Minister Davies says Lack of Infrastructure Development and Lack of Productive Capacity are the Biggest Barriers to Inter Regional Trade into Africa
2012-02-15
South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry Dr. Rob Davies says that there has been improved economic governance in general across the African continent. He was speaking at the South Africa-Turkish Business Forum that held at Istanbul in Turnkey.The Business Forum included break-away sessions and business to business meetings between South Africa’s and Turkish business people.
Minister Davies Arrives in Turkey to Strengthen Economic Relations Between the Two Countries.
2012-02-14
South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies arrived in Turkey on an official visit to strengthen ties between the two countries. Davies together with Turkish Minister of Economy, Zafer Caglayan, are scheduled to address South Africa-Turkish Business Forum that will be held tomorrow in Istanbul. The Business Forum will include break-away sessions and business to business meetings between South Africa’s and Turkish business people.
Special Economic Zones will Boost Kwazulu-Natal Economy, Says MEC Mabuyakhulu
2012-02-14
The MEC for Economic Development and Tourism in KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Michael Mabuyakhulu says the special economic zones proposed in the newly-gazetted Special Economic Zones Bill and Policy will go a long way in boosting the economic growth of KwaZulu-Natal.
