Media Statements – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition

Title	Post Date
Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen Calls for Greater Localisation, Investment and Job Creation in South Africa’s R933 Billion Automotive Aftermarket Industry	October 27, 2026
Deputy Minister Godlimpi Calls for New Approach to Financing Sugarcane Growers	October 27, 2026
Deputy Ministers Godlimpi and Capa to Host Dialogue with Sugarcane Growers in Mpumalanga to Accelerate Master Plan Implementation	October 23, 2026
China Zero Tariff to Give Exporters Certainty Beyond 2028 and Will Safeguard Jobs – Minister Tau	October 22, 2026
R548 billion investment, 60 000 jobs, future of SEZs bright – Minister Tau	October 20, 2026
R10 Billion Vedanta Investment Shot in Arm for SEZs Programme – the dtic	October 17, 2026
SA Food Exporters Target New Market Opportunities in France	October 16, 2026
SA’s Economic Future Lies Beyond the Mine Gate – DDG Molefane	October 15, 2026
Minister Tau Announces end of Semi-Knock-Down Operations in SA’s Automotive Sector	October 15, 2026
South Africa’s Successful Participation at the 77th International Astronautical Congress	October 13, 2026

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