Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic
My Fellow South Africans, It is almost exactly two years since I stood before you to announce that South Africa would be entering a nation-wide lockdown to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This was a drastic and unprecedented measure. But it slowed the spread of the virus so that our health facilities –…
What does the Russia-Ukraine war mean for food prices?
Observers of global grain markets will be familiar with the “Great Grain Robbery” of 1972. This was not a robbery in the traditional sense. Rather, it was a period when the US sold large volumes of grains to the former Soviet Union at subsidised prices, not realising there would soon be a poor grain harvest…
Developing a Framework for Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation in the South African FMCG Industry
RCCI supports Leon du Preez in his research study. I’m currently a PhD student at the North-West University conducting research in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry in South Africa, specifically pertaining to supply chain innovation. I humbly request your assistance with my data collection and as such would like to know if it will…
President Ramaphosa Appoints Justice Zondo As Chief Justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with Section 174(3) of the Constitution, decided to appoint Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the next Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa with effect from 1 April 2022. The President’s decision follows consultation with the Judicial Service Commission and leaders of parties in the National Assembly…
Township Economy Partnership Fund (TEPF) – Call For Applications
The Township Economy Partnership Fund (TEPF) is a partnership between the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED), the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The fund supports SMMEs in the township economy of Gauteng in sectors that include (but not limited to) Manufacturing. the Taxi Economy, ICT, Backyard Real Estate upgrading…
SARS Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (RLA) system
The implementation of the new RLA system was initially designed to cater only to clients submitting new applications. Clients who were already registered on the old system, i.e. via a DA185 application were not required to re-register on the new RLA system. The system was designed on a first-in-first-out principle and clients that required re-registering…
SACCI Response to the Budget Speech by Minister Godongwana
Thursday 24 February 2022 The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) notes the presentation on the budget speech by Minister Godongwana. We welcome the decision to increase the allocation of budgets to the justice and security clusters, infrastructure and education. SA’s problems remain largely its capability to manage resources at the most optimum…
2022 IMD World Competitiveness Survey
Productivity SA would like to invite you to participate in the 2022 IMD World Competitiveness Survey. Productivity SA is a partner of the Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY). The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook is the leading annual report on the competitiveness of nations and has been published by IMD since 1989….
SACCI Response to President Ramaphosa’ s SONA
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) welcomes the 2022 SONA, especially in its affirmation of the central role and importance of the private sector. A private sector led economy will finally set South Africa on a path of science-based planning, underpinned by meritocracy and tangible accountability. The private sector will assist other…
President Ramaposa’s Full State of The Nation Speech
Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos Masondo, Deputy President David Mabuza, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Former Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Former Deputy President Baleka Mbete, Former Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Max Sisulu, Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Mayor of the City of…