The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) would like to inform its members and business partners that the much anticipated Golf Day 2025 and Gala Dinner will now be hosted on 05 November 2025 at RandPark Golf club. The prestigious event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders for a day of…
The City of Johannesburg’s Environmental and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) is reviewing the Waste Management By-Law as part of its commitment to strengthen regulation, protect public health and the environment, and advance recycling and reuse initiatives. Public participation sessions are taking place across the city during August and September 2025, led by the Speaker’s Office…
The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) welcomes the City of Johannesburg’s appointment of the much-anticipated service provider to rehabilitate the hazardous Kya Sands landfill site. The site, which was closed in 2010 after reaching full capacity, has since become a hotspot for widespread illegal dumping, impacting the environment, local businesses and nearby communities….
Randburg-based small and medium businesses are calling on the government to review the current electricity pricing model as it has become unaffordable. The call was made following the announcement by the National Energy Regulator for South Africa (NERSA) that it will hike electricity tariff by 3% over the next two years. The businesses indicated that…
Electricity tariffs for the next two years have been hiked after the National Energy Regulator for South Africa (NERSA) said it found errors in its price determination announced in January. For the first time in many years, tariff increases for 2026/27 and 2027/28 were set to increase moderately at 5.4% and 6.2%. Following the revision…
Randburg-based manufacturing companies have expressed regret following the 30% import tariffs imposed on South African exports by the United States government earlier this month, but remain hopeful that the sector, through government intervention and alternative markets exploration, might recover quicker than expected. The import tariffs were imposed despite ongoing diplomatic engagements between Pretoria and Washington….
The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) received a recognition award for the promotion of business and ease of trade between Pakistan and South Africa, on Wednesday 18 August 2025, following the conclusion of the Pakistan-South Africa trade summit in Sandton. Receiving the award, RCCI CEO Richard Ntjana took a moment to dedicate the…
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a valuable source of government revenue. As a business owner you must be aware that when your business grows larger you may be required to register as a VAT vendor. You will have to charge your customers or clients VAT and pay it over to the South African Revenue Services…
Join us for a day of glam and dedication as the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) hosts the inaugural Golf day event and Gala dinner at Randpark Golf Club on the Fifth of November 2025. The prestigious event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders for a day of networking, celebration…
The morning Thandi decided to hand out free vetkoek to school children on her corner in Sophiatown, she wasn’t thinking about publicity. She was thinking about those little faces, breath visible in the winter air, walking past her bakery on empty stomachs. But when one grateful parent snapped a photo of children gathered around Thandi’s…
Schema markup is like a secret code that makes the difference between your business being a whisper in Google’s crowd and being the loudest voice customers actually hear. Last week, I watched a friend’s bakery in Linden lose another customer to their competitor down the road. Same quality bread, same prices, but guess which one…
AI search is quietly revolutionising how South African customers discover local businesses, with tools like ChatGPT and Claude now recommending specific shops, restaurants, and services directly to users – and most business owners have no idea it’s happening. Last month, I watched my neighbour’s bakery in Melville get three new customers in one day. All…
Local search optimisation has become critical for South African small businesses. But Google’s AI updates are making traditional strategies obsolete. Many business owners are struggling to maintain visibility when customers search for their products and services. Local search has become the primary way South African customers find restaurants, retail stores, professional services, and local businesses…
If you’re running a small business in South Africa and not implementing seasonal marketing strategies, you’re missing out on one of the most effective ways to connect with customers and boost sales throughout the year. These approaches go beyond Christmas promotions or Valentine’s specials. They’re about understanding that your customers’ needs, emotions, and spending habits…
Most South African business owners know about Google Business Profile, but few realize they’re sitting on a goldmine of untapped potential. While you might be diligently updating your hours and adding photos, there’s one feature that could transform how customers interact with your business—and it’s hiding in plain sight. The Hidden Power of Q&A The…
Website security for small business isn’t optional anymore. If you’re running a local business in South Africa, your website is likely one of your most valuable assets. Whether you’re a corner café taking online orders or a consulting firm showcasing your services, your digital presence needs protection. The harsh reality is that 61% of cyber…
LinkedIn for small businesses in South Africa represents untapped marketing potential. South Africans rank among the world’s highest internet users. They spend over 9 hours online daily. Approximately 13.5 million people actively use LinkedIn monthly. The platform offers unprecedented access to engaged professionals. Decision-makers across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban are easily reachable. Most small…
Google Ads offers South African small business owners a powerful way to connect with customers at the exact moment they’re searching for local services, but getting started can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. Running a local business in South Africa today means competing in an increasingly digital world. With 45.34 million Internet users and…
RCCI x UAQ Free Trade Zone | 19 June at Randpark Golf Club The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) was honoured to collaborate with the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ) for a dynamic afternoon of business exchange, global insights, and networking opportunities. Thank you to all our partners, guests, and speakers…
In today’s fast-paced digital world, standing out from the crowd requires more than just posting updates or running generic ads. For small businesses in South Africa, interactive marketing is emerging as a powerful way to connect with customers and drive meaningful engagement. Interactive marketing is defined as a strategy that uses two-way communication channels to…
RANDBURG CENTRAL ECONOMIC REGION SLUMPY BUT NOT A SLUMP… RCCI Staff Randburg Central Economic Region (RCER) is at the heart of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) which is a Category-A metropolitan municipality out of three (3) metros of the Gauteng Province and the 8th in South Africa. CoJ is the most advanced commercial city in…
Not too long ago, I stopped into a neighbourhood bakery that had just reopened after renovations. They had a good crowd, but the owner told me something surprising. He didn’t run any ads. He didn’t post anything to Instagram. All he did was send a WhatsApp broadcast to about 300 of his regulars—and just like…