The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will lead a group of thirty-two South African businesses to showcase competitive value-added products and services during the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE). The expo will take place in Shanghai, China from 5-10 November 2025. The CIIE is an annual trade show that serves as …South African Companies Head to China for Export Opportunities Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) welcomes the forthcoming launch of a strategic partnership between Wabtec South Africa and Lucchini South Africa (LSA), marking a significant milestone in the country’s rail manufacturing sector. The official launch will take place at 3 Sigma Road, Germiston South, Johannesburg, on 7 November 2025. Through a …Wabtec and Lucchini Partner to Advance Local Manufacturing of Railway Wheels Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA), will host the Global Business Services (GBS) Annual Conference at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, n KwaZulu-Natal, from 3–5 November 2025. The conference will bring together investors, international brands, policymakers, and industry leaders …the dtic and BPESA to Host Global Business Services Sector Annual Conference in Dur...| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The winners of the Quality and Productivity Improvement (QPI)/Kaizen awards were announced at a ceremony held in Boksburg last night. The Productivity Awards Ceremony honours and recognises businesses and productivity practitioners that have demonstrated excellence in Kaizen and productivity improvement across the continent. The SA QPI awards segment was presented by the Minister of Employment …Winners of Quality and Productivity Improvement (QPI)/Kaizen Awards Announced Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The Kaizen – a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement that involves making small, incremental changes across an organisation to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity, holds significant importance for efficiency improvements in the different sectors of the economy, including the Black Industrialists Programme and other South African transformation initiatives. This is according to the Acting Deputy …Kaizen Significant to South African Transformation Initiatives – the dtic...| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The Chief Director of Investment Mobilisation at Invest SA, Mr Lester Bouah, has described the R110 million investment by M-TEC as a symbol of confidence in South Africa’s economy and its commitment to contributing to industrialisation. Invest SA is an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). Bouah was speaking at …New M-TEC Factory Hailed for Boosting Industrialisation and Job Creation Efforts Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
South Africa will host the Africa Kaizen Annual Conference (AKAC) under the theme, African Industrialisation through Fostering Competitive Firms and Value Chains on the Continent. The conference will take place at the Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, from 27-28 October 2025. Kaizen is a hands-on and practical skill developed through a participatory, learning-by-doing, human-focused, and process-oriented approach. …South Africa to Host Africa Kaizen Annual Conference in Boksburg Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Friday, 31 October 2025: The power system continues to operate reliably, meeting South Africa’s electricity demand effectively. The ongoing implementation of the Generation Recovery Plan is strengthening grid stability, improving operational efficiencies and providing energy security. The Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) load factor decreased further to 0.0001%, from 0.23% in the preceding week. This reflects...| Eskom
Wednesday, 29 October 2025: Eskom has reconnected Unit 1 at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station to the national grid at 01:36 on 29 October 2025, marking an important milestone in further enhancing the security of South Africa’s electricity supply and returning 930MW. This follows the unit’s first scheduled major maintenance outage, since the installation of...| Eskom
Friday, 24 October 2025: The power system continues to be stable, resilient and reliable, as a result of the ongoing technical improvements achieved under Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan ensuring a consistent electricity supply for over 98% of the time during the current financial year. Generation performance has improved significantly, with the Energy Availability Factor (EAF)...| Eskom
Friday, 24 October 2025: Eskom is stepping up efforts to eliminate load reduction by 2027 as South Africa’s electricity system stabilises. The Load Reduction Elimination Strategy, launched by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, on 25 September 2025, sets a clear roadmap to strengthen the country’s distribution network and address high-risk isolated...| Eskom
Tuesday, 21 October 2025: Eskom has simplified the compliance and registration process for customers who generate their own electricity through Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems such as rooftop solar panels. The aim is to make it easier, safer, and more affordable for households and small businesses to connect legally to the national grid as required...| Eskom
Monday, 20 October 2025: Eskom welcomes the launch of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, which seeks to balance energy security, affordability, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic considerations in South Africa’s transition from high-carbon to low-carbon energy sources. The IRP 2025 provides a clear investment framework for the supply of electricity needed to accelerate economic growth...| Eskom
Friday, 17 October 2025: Eskom continues to reliably meet South Africa’s electricity demand. A daily Energy Availability Factor (EAF) performance of 70% or| Eskom
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Five youth-owned enterprises participating in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s Next Gen Exporter Incubation Programme are amongst the 130 South African exporters from various key sectors that are showcasing their high-quality proudly South African products and services at an Export Expo taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand from 15-16 October 2025. …Youth-Owned Businesses from the Next Gen Exporter Incubation Programme Showcasing at Export Expo Read M...| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The export-led economic growth requires partnership between government, business, and labour. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi who was addressing the Export Symposium and Expo in Midrand, Gauteng today. According to Godlimpi, in order to achieve export-led growth, government must create the enabling environment, negotiating market …Export-Led Economic Growth Requires Partnership Between Government, Business and Labour – Deputy Minis...| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Cross-border e-commerce is not just about selling online, it is about opening doors for South Africa’s Small Medial Enterprises (SMEs) to actively participate in the global economy. This was the message from the Director of Export Development and Support at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) Mr Kwanele Mkhwanazi, , as he …Cross-Border E-Commerce: Unlocking Global Markets for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises – the dtic Official Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Two of the Limpopo businesspeople who participated in the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany this week are optimistic that they will be exporting their products to Europe in the near future. Lekkershop, which is based in Lephalale, and Setšong Tea Crafters, which is located at the Ga-Matlala Ramoshebo village near Marble Hall, …Limpopo Companies Delighted at Prospects of Exporting to Europe Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
South African businesspeople who participated in the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany from 4-8 October 2025 are returning home with bags full of trade leads that they are confident will soon develop into tangible deals. The businesspeople acknowledge the arduous task awaiting them when they arrive home, as they will have to …SA Businesspeople Confident Trade Leads will Develop into Tangible Deals Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Recent developments in global trade, which include tariff hikes, have underscored the urgent need for South Africa to diversify its markets, deepen value addition and expand participation the of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), and historically disadvantaged enterprises in global and regional value chains. Against this backdrop, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition …Export Diversification to Take Centre Stage at Export Symposium in Midrand Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The South Africa Abalone Export Council has set its sight on the European market as part of its market diversification strategy. The Chief Executive Officer of the council, Ms Rhomona Gounden is currently representing the sector at the prestigious Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany, together with 30 other South African companies. …South African Abalone Industry Casts its Nets Wider – Sets Sight on European Market. Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The South African companies that are showcasing their products at the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany are confident that they will not only fly the SA flag high, but will also return home with good trade leads and deals that will enable them to export their products to Europe. The participation of …SA companies relish prospects of exporting products to Europe Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has emphasised that South Africa’s future competitiveness in the automotive sector hinges on rapidly embracing New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). He also highlighted the opportunities presented by Africa’s integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Delivering his keynote address at the 2025 South African …SA Must Accelerate New Energy Vehicle Transition to Secure Competitiveness – Minister Tau Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Optimism reigns supreme amongst the South African businesspeople who are heading to Germany to participate in the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair that will take place in Cologne from 4-8 September 2025. As part of the county’s export market diversification initiatives, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has set up a …Optimism Reigns as SA Businesspeople Depart for Germany Read More »| The Department of Trade Industry and Competition
Friday, 10 October 2025: The national power system remains stable, supported by sustained improvements in generation performance, a direct result of the ongoing implementation of the Generation Recovery Plan, which continues to deliver positive outcomes across the fleet and overall energy security for the country. Month-to-date, the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF) has declined to...| Eskom
Friday, 10 October 2025: The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young scientists were rewarded with generous cash prizes for their rigorous and innovative research projects. The fair, held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 6 to 10 October 2025, brought together...| Eskom
Friday, 10 October 2025: This year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair celebrated South Africa’s leading young scientists with an impressive collection of prizes from full bursaries and cash rewards to tech devices that will support their future in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI). The fair, held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace...| Eskom
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed an amendment to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) proclamation, which significantly broadens the scope of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) ongoing investigation into the affairs of the NLC. Proclamation R293 of 2025 amends the original investigation mandate (Proclamation R. 32 of 2020) in two critical ways: The newly added matters […] The post SIU’s NLC investigation extended to include procurement contracts and extends for a five-year in...| Special Investigating Unit
On 9 October 2025, the SIU and the Curator (supported inter alia by the South African Police Service and the Johannesburg Metro Police, etc.) appointed by the Special Tribunal at the request of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) initiated the process of preserving assets connected to one of the alleged syndicates that operated at the […] The post SIU obtains an order to preserve R900 million worth of assets and preserves assets worth approximately R133.5 million on day one of asset preser...| Special Investigating Unit
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes a default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, which orders three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the former SABC chief operating officer, a success fee he received from […] The post High Court orders former SABC Board Members to pay R11.5 million for their unlawful decision to grant former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng a suc...| Special Investigating Unit
Wednesday, 24 September 2025: Recent commentary suggesting that Eskom is ‘flying blind’ at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is inaccurate and misleading. Eskom| Eskom
Wednesday, 17 September 2025: Marking a bold step in South Africa’s move toward cleaner mobility, Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BYD| Eskom
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Friday, 12 September 2025: Eskom continues to reliably deliver power to South Africa. Unplanned losses from breakdowns remain significantly below the 10 000MW| Eskom
Wednesday, 10 September 2025: Eskom proudly launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) yesterday, with the Distribution Division leading the way — a| Eskom
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Friday, 05 September 2025: Eskom concluded its winter 2025 period on 31 August with only 26 hours of loadshedding across four evenings, successfully supplying| Eskom
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 281 of 2025 that broadens the scope of a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) tender. The new proclamation amends an earlier investigation, initiated by Proclamation R.4 of 2020, which initially focused solely on the affairs of the National Treasury. The investigation has […] The post SIU investigation into IFMS expanded to include SITA and DPSA appeared first on Special Investigating ...| Special Investigating Unit
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the landmark judgment delivered by the Special Tribunal, which has declared the awarding of grant funding to the Samaritan Initiative NPO (R16.5 million) and Reagile NPC (R4.658 million) unlawful and invalid. The Tribunal further found former NLC board member, Adv. William Elias Huma, his affiliated entities, and the beneficiary […] The post Two NLC grant funding applications reviewed and set aside, with a former board member ordered to pay back...| Special Investigating Unit
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