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Furniture Design Competition – Call for Entries 2026
Call For Entries 2026 Are you a South African professional designer or design student? Do you believe furniture should improve our quality of life, be functional, and complement the space ...
Welcome Address by Minister Parks Tau (MP), at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton JHB
SALUTATIONS Programme Directors, His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, His Excellency, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Mr Wamkele Mene, Premiers, MECs, and Executive ...
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 US ...
Call for Applications by Suitable Candidates for Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Transformation Fund (X4 Members))
The Transformation Fund Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), formally registered as the NEF Corporation SOC Ltd (registration number 2002/025515/30), is appointed by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) ...
Notice to All Registrants, Stakeholders and Members of the Public
Due to a rapid increasing number of fraudulent certificates received by suppliers, the National Liquor Authority (NLA) has introduced an integrated QR Code mechanism and online licence verification that will ...
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Welcome Address by Minister Parks Tau (MP), at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference, Sandton JHB
SALUTATIONS Programme Directors, His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, His Excellency, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Mr Wamkele Mene, Premiers, MECs, and Executive
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the dtic to Lead Interactive Public Consultation Sessions on the Designation of the Proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone in Sedibeng District
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), together with the Gauteng Provincial government and the Local Municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal will host interactive public consultations on the
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South Africa’s Furniture Sector Must Adapt and Innovate- Deputy Minister Abrahams
As global trends in technology, sustainability, and shifting consumer behaviour continue to transform industries, South Africa’s furniture sector must evolve through adaptation and innovation. This was emphasised by the Deputy
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Turning Public Investment Into Jobs: Deputy Minister Abrahams Impressed with the dtic-Funded Manufacturing Success
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams has expressed satisfaction at seeing the tangible outcomes of the funding from the department. Abrahams was visiting the Décor
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Quality Infrastructure an Important Stimulant for Industrialisation and Growth in the SADC Region
Today, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams officially opened the 41st annual meeting of the SADC Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Structures. The three-day meeting
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Minister Tau woos investors ahead of 6th SAIC Conference
Pretoria – Government remains committed to accelerating socio-economic growth following a decade of tepid growth. The key priority for now is to accelerate the implementation of its reformist agenda so
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Deputy Minister Abrahams lauds advancements in the implementation of the Furniture Masterplan
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams, has commended key stakeholders for significant progress made so far in the implementation of the sector Furniture Industry Masterplan.
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Deputy Minister Abrahams to Address Furniture Design Competition Awards Ceremony
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams, will deliver the keynote address at the annual Furniture Design Competition Awards ceremony. The ceremony will be hosted by
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Deputy Minister Godlimpi Expresses Confidence in the New Special Economic Zones Advisory Board
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi, has congratulated the newly-appointed Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Advisory Board. He expressed confidence in its ability to make a
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