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Communication to the Film Industry Regarding the Film and TV Incentive Programme
This Notice serves to inform the Film and Television industry on the current status of the Film and TV Programme EFFECTIVE DATE: 30 JUNE 2025 We appreciate your continued interest ...
Export Support Desk
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has established an Export Support Desk, which will serve as a direct point of contact for companies affected by the U.S ...
Scam Alert – Misleading posts on Facebook
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has become aware of false and misleading posts circulating on Facebook claiming that the dtic has launched a new financing facility ...
The Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF)
The Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF) is an initiative aimed at supporting township-based Community Convenience Shops, particularly spaza shops, which play a vital role in South Africa’s informal economy. These ...
National Pavilions List for 2025/26 (01 April 2025 – 31 March 2026)
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition the dtic will be participating in various exhibitions, trade shows and National Pavilions to promote locally manufactured products in international markets. The department ...
Minister Tau Publishes the Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document for Public Comment
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has published the Draft Transformation Fund concept document for a 30-day public commentary period. Members of the public and interested ...
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Youth-Owned Businesses from the Next Gen Exporter Incubation Programme Showcasing at Export Expo
Five youth-owned enterprises participating in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s Next Gen Exporter Incubation Programme are amongst the 130 South African exporters from various key sectors that are
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Export-Led Economic Growth Requires Partnership Between Government, Business and Labour – Deputy Minister Godlimpi
The export-led economic growth requires partnership between government, business, and labour. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi who was addressing the
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Cross-Border E-Commerce: Unlocking Global Markets for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises – the dtic Official
Cross-border e-commerce is not just about selling online, it is about opening doors for South Africa’s Small Medial Enterprises (SMEs) to actively participate in the global economy. This was the
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Limpopo Companies Delighted at Prospects of Exporting to Europe
Two of the Limpopo businesspeople who participated in the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany this week are optimistic that they will be exporting their products to Europe
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SA Businesspeople Confident Trade Leads will Develop into Tangible Deals
South African businesspeople who participated in the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany from 4-8 October 2025 are returning home with bags full of trade leads that they
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Export Diversification to Take Centre Stage at Export Symposium in Midrand
Recent developments in global trade, which include tariff hikes, have underscored the urgent need for South Africa to diversify its markets, deepen value addition and expand participation the of micro,
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South African Abalone Industry Casts its Nets Wider – Sets Sight on European Market.
The South Africa Abalone Export Council has set its sight on the European market as part of its market diversification strategy. The Chief Executive Officer of the council, Ms Rhomona
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SA companies relish prospects of exporting products to Europe
The South African companies that are showcasing their products at the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany are confident that they will not only fly the SA flag
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SA Must Accelerate New Energy Vehicle Transition to Secure Competitiveness – Minister Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has emphasised that South Africa’s future competitiveness in the automotive sector hinges on rapidly embracing New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). He
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Optimism Reigns as SA Businesspeople Depart for Germany
Optimism reigns supreme amongst the South African businesspeople who are heading to Germany to participate in the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair that will take place in Cologne from
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