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James Matthews praised for his immense contribution
African National Congress Veteran, and the NEC member, Pallo Jordaan said that the late legendary writer and anti-apartheid Activist, James…
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DTIC says SA likely to produce its first electric vehicles from 2026
South Africa’s government has made it clear that due to the current energy crisis, and coal-dominated grid, it is too…
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Ebrahim Patel: Agoa needs to be updated to address African challenges
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said some trade ministers from the Sub-Saharan region and the US have agreed to…
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Patel hints at big announcement over AGOA
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Ebrahim Patel has hinted at a big announcement in Washington this week, over the…
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Minister Patel: Africa’s infrastructure challenges also an investment opportunity
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says Africa’s infrastructure challenges don’t have to get in the way of the continent’s…
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Local scrap dealers fear trade ban will ruin them
Pietermaritzburg scrap dealers say the ban on the trade in scrap copper and ferrous metal for six months will cripple…
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Minister Ebrahim Patel to open the Annual Manufacturing Indaba in Sandton
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel will open the Annual Manufacturing Indaba in Sandton on Tuesday. The Manufacturing…
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SA hails COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver
South Africa hailed a WTO agreement to allow developing countries to start producing their own COVID-19 vaccines following a near…
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Doris Tshepe appointed head of Competition Commission
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel has appointed Doris Tshepe as the new head of the Competition Commission.…
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Trade and Industry Minister seeks dismissal of Lotteries Commission Board
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel is looking to fire the board of the National Lotteries Commission. This comes after…
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45 of 152 economy investment projects completed so far, says Patel
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Ebrahim Patel on Monday said of the 152 investment announcements made at investment conferences…
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Ebrahim Patel to appear before SAHRC hearings into July unrest
The Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel will on Friday morning appear before the South African Human Rights Commission’s…
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Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel tests positive for COVID-19
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second time the minister has…
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Govt to disburse R1.5 bn in relief funds following July riots, says Ebrahim Patel
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said they had approved applications amounting to R1.5 billion for relief following the July…
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Trade Department sets up R3.9 billion to help businesses rebuild
Department of Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said on Thursday that they had set up a R3.9 billion package…
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SA unrest: Govt set to assist businesses affected by looting with capital and machinery
Qualifying businesses affected by the looting that took place in parts of South Africa can look forward to assistance with…
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Minister Patel: SA making progress in bringing workers into ownership in private sector
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said the country was making progress in bringing workers into ownership and representative structures…
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COVID-19: Competition Commission’s work made an impact during pandemic
A study conducted by the Competition Commission revealed that its work had a significant impact during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially…
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Ebrahim Patel calls for waiver of COVID vaccine IP rights
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel says they’ve made a proposal to the World Trade Organization to relax IP…
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Several govt initiatives under way to focus more on local trade, says Minister Patel
Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel said that the government was doing its best to build and stimulate growth…
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Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel Tests Positive for Covid-19
South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel tested positive for Covid-19, the presidency said. Patel is quarantining…
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Govt investigates lottery-funded projects
Minister Ebrahim Patel confirms the investigation in a letter to Parliament. The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) has…
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Government considering opening cinemas during lockdown level 3
Minister of trade, industry and competition Ebrahim Patel has handed a lifeline to the cinema industry. In newly gazetted amendments…
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Lockdown Level 3: Restaurant takeaways, drive-thrus open
Personal collection of takeaway meals from restaurants and supermarkets will be allowed under lockdown Level 3. Trade and Industry Minister…
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Good News! Here is when and what time South Africans will be able to buy Alcohol under level 3 lockdown
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said everyone who entered a workspace or a public space must wear…
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COVID-19: Minister Ebrahim Patel rejects lockdown criticism
Some opposition parties have indicated they will ask the courts to end the COVID-19 lockdown. Government is being accused of…
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Lockdown – What you need to know about online shopping and deliveries
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Ebrahim Patel late yesterday unlocked online shopping for consumers and traders for e-commerce. Ladies…
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This is a list of clothing, bedding and footwear you can now buy: Lockdown Level 4
Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel on Tuesday night published a list of clothing, bedding and footwear South African…
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KFC to increase deliveries under Level 4 lockdown
A number of restaurants will resume services as of May 2 under the new Level 4 lockdown regulations, but will…
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More than 1.5 million South Africans can now return to work – Minister Patel
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said more than 1.5 million South Africans will be able to go back to…
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Level 4 lockdown – Still no alcohol but you can now buy winter clothes,cigarettes
On Saturday the national command council announced the easing of restrictions on some industries to allow the slow restart of…
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If the Coronavirus numbers go up, we go back to level 5 – Minister Dlamini-Zuma
Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has announced that wearing cloth masks will become compulsory for all South Africans once the…
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Restaurants to open for food delivery only: Ebrahim Patel
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says under level four lockdown, restaurants will be able to deliver food to customers.…
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DA gives Ebrahim Patel time till midday to supply reasons on cooked food ban
DA MP Dean Macpherson says the party is set to approach the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ahead of the…
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Sakeliga – Hot food ban is illegal
The sale of warm prepared foods during the lockdown has now officially been banned. But the government could still face…
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DA wants to know why the government is banning sale of cooked food
The DA wants answers from Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel on the amended lockdown regulations which will now see…
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SA lockdown: Minister Ebrahim Patel faces court threat for the sale of cooked or pre-cooked foods
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has until Monday to lift the ban on the sale of prepared, warm and…
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Supermarkets are NOT allowed to sell cooked food during lockdown
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has clarified supermarkets are not allowed to sell cooked foods. This comes after a…
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Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announces new rules – Lockdown to be lifted, alcohol still banned
The minister of Cogta says changes will happen on a weekly basis and will be communicated in time. On Thursday…
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Companies hiking prices will be charged criminally, warns Minister Patel
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said the competition commission has received over 500 complaints against companies suspected of hiking…
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Here is how the coronavirus lockdown will affect banks in SA
Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel announced on Tuesday 24 March that the banking sector in the country would conduct…
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Lottery supporters march against journalists who exposed alleged corruption
Memo calls on Ebrahim Patel not to suspend the National Lotttery Commission’s board. Under the umbrella of United Civil Society…
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