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South Africa and AGOA: Frequently Asked Questions For Exporters
These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provide guidance to South African exporters regarding recent developments relating to South Africa’s beneficiary status under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the potential ...
Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI)
This video showcases the achievements of beneficiaries who participated in the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI). It highlights the strides the programme has made in advancing localisation, industrialisation, technology development, ...
Extention of the Period for the Submission of Public Comments on the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Amendment Bill, 2026
On 3 July 2026, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invited public comments on the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Amendment Bill, 2026. the dtic published ...
Reassurance Notice: Film And Television Incentive Programme
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) wishes to reassure beneficiaries and stakeholders of its continued commitment to the Film and Television Incentive Programme and to provide an ...
South Africa’s Industrial Development Strategy 2026
South Africa’s Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) is a strategic response to a rapidly changing global and domestic economic environment. The global economy is evolving due to rising geopolitical tensions, reconfiguration ...
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Minister Tau Welcomes Competition Tribunal Members
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has welcomed the appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa of six new members to the Competition Tribunal of South Africa. Tribunal
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Steenhuisen Calls for Greater Investment in Africa’s Blue Economy
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr John Steenhuisen, has called for increased investment, innovation and strategic partnerships to unlock the economic potential of Africa’s blue economy, highlighting
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Minister Tau gazettes Space Industry Regulatory Draft Bill for public comment
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has gazetted the South African Space Industry Regulatory Draft Bill, 2026, for public comment, for a period of 60 days,
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Strong Partnerships Essential for Growth in Innovation Enterprise
Successful commercialisation of innovative products requires more than funding. It requires strong partnerships between government, industry and research institutions. According to Claudy Steyn, the Chief Director of Chemicals, Cosmetics, Plastics
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Low-Hanging Fruit Opportunities in the Space Economies of Developing Countries
The Chief Director of Space Affairs at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Ms Nomfuneko Majaja says developing countries do not have to begin their participation in
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Chemicals Industry Must Succeed in Navigating Global Market Transitions to Remain Competitive – Deputy Minister Steenhuisen
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr John Steenhuisen says the chemicals industry in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region must navigate successfully major global transitions to
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Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen Calls for Greater Localisation, Investment and Job Creation in South Africa’s R933 Billion Automotive Aftermarket Industry
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr John Steenhuisen, has called for greater investment, localisation, skills development and export expansion in South Africa’s automotive aftermarket industry, describing the
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Deputy Minister Godlimpi Calls for New Approach to Financing Sugarcane Growers
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi, has called for a more coordinated and innovative approach to financing sugarcane growers, including smallholder farmers, as government and
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Deputy Ministers Godlimpi and Capa to Host Dialogue with Sugarcane Growers in Mpumalanga to Accelerate Master Plan Implementation
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi, and the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Ms Nokuzola Capa, will lead an interactive stakeholder dialogue with Mpumalanga’s sugarcane growers
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China Zero Tariff to Give Exporters Certainty Beyond 2028 and Will Safeguard Jobs – Minister Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau says bilateral trade with China and the China Zero-Tariff will give exporters certainty beyond 2028 with safeguards that will protect
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