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South Africa Trade Agreements
South Africa is party to several strategic trade agreements that open access to high-growth markets, reduce tariffs, and position local exporters for new opportunities across Africa and the world.
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Unlocking Investment in the Northern Cape
The Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference which ran from 13 – 15 April 2026 coincided with the launch of the Northern Cape-based InvestSA One Stop Shop. This launch is ...
One entry point. One number. Government working for you
The Fusion Centre is an intervention designed by the dtic to serve as South Africa's intake point for investment-related regulatory bottlenecks. The Fusion Centre provides domestic and foreign investors with ...
Update on the AfCFTA
The AfCFTA is a flagship project of the African Union, designed to tackle Africa’s low global trade participation. While Africa makes up 17% of the world population, it currently accounts ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Minister Tau Expresses Satisfaction About the Progress at Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau visited the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone in KwaZulu-Natal today and expressed confidence and satisfaction in the impact of the
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Deputy Minister Godlimpi welcomes stakeholders’ commitment to implementation of poultry master plan
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi has welcomed the commitment of stakeholders to implement Phase 2 of the Poultry Masterplan. Godlimpi hosted the Executive Oversight
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Government Welcomes China’s Zero-Tariff Announcement for African Exports
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau welcomes the announcement by the Government of the People’s Republic of China regarding the introduction of a temporary zero-tariff preference
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the dtic Aims for a Hundred Thousand Jobs in the New Financial Year
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has unveiled plans to facilitate the creation of over 100 000 employment opportunities through various projects and programmes in the new
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Clearscore Investment Signals Confidence in South Africa’s Digital Economy – Deputy Minister Abrahams
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams, has welcomed the launch of ClearScore’s South African headquarters in Cape Town as a strong signal of investor confidence
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New SEZ to raise the Vaal to its former industrial heights
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi says the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) aimed at revitalise the economy of the economy by driving reindustrialisation
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Deputy Minister Abrahams strengthens the dtic – Wesgro alignment to advance trade, investment and growth
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ms Alexandra Abrahams, today engaged Wesgro, the Western Cape’s official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, to strengthen coordination between the Department
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Northern Cape strategically located to lead SA’s transition to Green Energy – Minister Tau
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has described the Northern Cape as strategically placed to be South Africa’s next growth region. He was addressing the second
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Deputy Minister Godlimpi to lead public participation session on designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi will lead an interactive public participation session on the planned designation of the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
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