RCCI Networking Event: Connect and Learn in Randburg Got a few hours on 24 April? The RCCI Networking Event is a great chance to meet other Randburg business owners and pick up some practical skills. It runs from 09h00 to 11h30 at 435 Rugby Avenue Conference Centre in Ferndale. Arrive from 08h30. What’s on at…
In this week’s episode of the RCCI | Rise Thrive Innovate podcast, we are shifting our focus to the very ground we stand on. We explore how hyper-local action and community accountability are the keys to reclaiming our business hubs. Host Hillary Panashe sits down with the powerhouse of civil society, Mary Gillett-de Klerk –…
The promises are ambitious. The taps, however, keep running dry. Residents of Johannesburg and Randburg endured a punishing cycle of water outages throughout 2025 – disruptions stretching from hours into days, and in some cases weeks. This is not simply a story of bad infrastructure or unfortunate timing. It is the visible consequence of decades…
NST Total Compliance is a South African certification body that helps businesses get internationally recognised ISO certificates. If you’ve ever searched the Internet for “how do I get ISO certified in South Africa,” you may have come across them. Here’s something that happens to Randburg business owners more than you’d think. A big tender lands…
The Joburg Property Company (JPC), has intensified its citywide crackdown on illegal outdoor advertising, continuing with targeted enforcement operations along major routes. The operation focused on signs illegally connected to City Power infrastructure, structures erected without approval, and billboards placed on public land without required authorisations. The multidisciplinary team included JPC, Development Planning, JMPD, City…
The Department of Employment and Labour has published the latest adjustments to the National Minimum Wage(NMW), increasing the bare minimum that workers, including domestic and farm workers, can be paid. The National Minimum Wage council made recommendations in 2025 for the NMW to be increased by 5% taking the rate from R28,79 to R30,23. The…
For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, staying competitive requires more than hard work and great customer service, it also means embracing the right digital tools. Technology can help streamline operations, reduce costs and keep pace with customer expectations even in the face of unique challenges. While the phrase “digital transformation” may sound…
South African electricity users are on a countdown to see just how much more they will be paying for electricity in 2026, with a potential 10.5% price hike on the cards. Following a truncated public participation process that ended on 21 January, households and businesses will now have to wait until the end of the…
The most recent data from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicate that undisputed tax debts have reached a record high of nearly R500 billion, with Value-Added Tax (VAT) being the primary concern. The most recent SARS Debt Collection Data from December 2025 shows a total of R63 billion in cash collected from debt, thus…
2026 promise to be a year of steady economic growth despite geopolitical tensions coupled with domestic challenges. The removal from grey listing, renewed commitment to infrastructure build, the strength to the Rand and lowering inflation are some of the positive developments the country was able to achieve in the past year. 1. Local Government Elections…
🎙️ Rise Thrive Innovate Podcast E01🚀 In the Rise Thrive Innovate (RTI) podcast, we’re diving deep into the trends and future of business in South Africa. In Episode 1, host Refilwe Rakoma welcomes Neil Pollock, Deputy President of the SA Chamber of Commerce. They explore: The “Second Wave”: Why South Africa is entering a new…
As holiday season approaches and we prepare for a well-deserved summer break, I would like to express my deep gratitude for the incredible support the Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has received the past 12 months. As the CEO, it is an honour and a pleasure to convey my heartfelt wishes to our…
The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to present The Rise Thrive Innovate (RTI) business magazine and Podcast series. Both initiatives are set to be formally launched in January 2026. RTI (Magazine and Podcast) champions entrepreneurship, SME growth and Trade in South Africa. We spotlight bold business leaders, unpack key market trends and…
The City of Johannesburg is urging residents to settle their municipal accounts before embarking on long Festive Season holidays, as all Customer Service Centres will be closed on public holidays. The City encourages customers to take proactive steps to safeguard their municipal accounts and avoid any disruptions while away. The City’s Group Finance Director for…
The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) welcomes by-law enforcement initiatives by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) in the Randburg CBD, but calls for consistency. The raids which were conducted on Thursday 4 December, were part of a broader city’s cleanup campaign which seeks to enforce bylaws as violated by illegal informal traders….
As South Africa approaches the busy Black Friday trading period, experts are urging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to view the event as more than just a sales spike. Instead, it is an opportunity to test operational systems, strengthen business resilience, and unlock new growth channels. Black Friday, expected in November, signals one of the…
The draft Business Licensing Bill, gazetted by the Department of Small Business Development is expected to close for public comment today (Friday 28 November) after it was announced in September. The bill aims to achieve a registry of all businesses operating within the country in both the formal and informal sectors. This will be accomplished…
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says all licensed municipalities and private electricity providers must submit their tariff applications for next year by 12 December 2025. These must be accompanied by cost-of-supply studies, and municipalities that fail to comply with the watchdog’s requirements won’t be allowed to implement tariff adjustments in the 2026/27…
Calls for Africa trading with Africa were made at the B20 summit, which took place this week in Sandton, Johannesburg. The B20 summit is held just days ahead of the official G20 heads of state meetings happening this weekend, 22 to 23 November 2025. Business leaders and policymakers say in order to grow the African…
Key takeaways Our economy is growing faster than expected, though still not fast enough. Gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to rise by 1.2% this year, more than double the growth rate in 2024. For the first time since 2008, South Africa’s national debt is not rising as a percentage of GDP. This means we…
South Africa’s jobless rate fell with a slight margin in the third quarter of 2025, with construction being the biggest contributor, confirmed Statistics South Africa (StatsSA). The official unemployment rate now stands at 31.9% in July-September down from 33.2% in April-June 2025. The positive change in unemployment rate can be attributed to the resilient Small…
South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R21.8 billion in September 2025. This surplus was attributable to exports of R186.4 billion and imports of R164.6 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN). The year-to-date (01 January to 30 September 2025) preliminary trade balance surplus of R121.5 billion was lower…
South Africa has declared its readiness to host the much anticipated G20 summit in Johannesburg later this month. This is an international platform that brings together the world’s major economies to coordinate macroeconomic policies, promote global financial stability and address pressing international challenges. G20 members collectively represent around 85% of global GDP, over 75% of…
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has introduced a Debt Relief Programme aimed at assisting financially struggling businesses and residents to settle outstanding municipal accounts, while restoring financial sustainability to the City. The initiative forms part of the City’s broader commitment to improving revenue collection, promoting social justice, and ensuring that ratepayers in arrears are provided…