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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 ...
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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 ...
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Minister Tau Extends the Deadline for the Public Commentary Period on the Draft Transformation Fund Document until 28 May 2025

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mr Parks Tau, has extended the deadline for public comments on the Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document until 28 May 2025, ...
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Minister Tau Publishes Intention to Designate Proposed Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone for Public Comment

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau has today published his intention, in terms of Section 24 (1) of the Special Economic Zones Act No 16 of ...
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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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The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is expanding to include a Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Precinct

The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is expanding to include a Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Precinct, a move announced by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, on March ...
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An Opportunity to Increase your Company's Exports and Turnover!
Tender/Request for Quotation SCAM

It has been brought to our attention that fraudulent RFQs are being requested in the name of the dtic. Please verify the validity of any RFQs or tender requests by contacting the dtic’s Supply Chain Management via email: ThedticRFQenquiries@thedtic.gov.za

Customer Contact Centre – 0861 843 384

An Opportunity to Increase your Company's Exports and Turnover!
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 invites manufacturers and registered exporters to participate in the international trade shows listed in the links below. If your company is competitive in the South African market, has been in business for at least two years and is export ready, it stands to benefit from the dtic's Export Marketing and Investment Assistance scheme.

An Opportunity to Increase your Company's Exports and Turnover!
Market and Showcase your Products at the South African National Pavilion at Gulfood 2025, Dubai, UAE from 26 - 30 January 2026

Applications are open for companies in the agro-processing sector to participate in the South African Pavilion at Gulfood - the largest food and beverage trade exhibition in the Middle East. Gulfood 2026 will showcase food and beverage products from around the world. South Africa will participate in the Fine Food Pavilion, which showcases agro-processing products and services, excluding beverages and meat. The deadline for submissions is 26 August 2025.

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