

January 2021 Trade Conditions Survey Cautionary Note on Survey: The lockdown process had an adverse effect on business and a number of regular respondents went out of business. The results should therefore be interpreted with the necessary circumspection. The second wave of Covid-19 infections and the return to a more stringent lockdown in December 2020…
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…
Effective landing pages play a crucial role in turning website visitors into valuable leads. Paid ads offer a powerful way for local businesses to generate leads. However, many businesses waste opportunities by sending paid traffic to their homepage. To maximise your ads’ effectiveness, focus on using dedicated landing pages, effective lead nurturing, and constant optimisation….
Imagine running a cosy café in your neighbourhood. You’ve spent years building a loyal customer base. Then, one day, you hear about a new change in how people find local businesses online. This change is called Google SGE. You might wonder how it will affect your business. Let’s explore this new feature and what it…
SACCI President Adv. Mtho Xulu on SABC News calling for the expansion and diversification of critical sectors of the economy to create jobs. For the economy to bounce back from the COVID-19 shock, South Africa should deepen its manufacturing capacity to ensure greater economic independence. “For the new economy to be a reality, we expect…
TEMPORARY EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELIEF SCHEME APPLICATION (TERS) PROCESS AMENDED FROM MAY 2020 Employers may now indicate whether UIF TERS benefits should be paid to the company or whether payment must be made directly into employees’ bank accounts as the application process has been amended. Employers will be entitled to receive payment if they require a refund…