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Trade, Industry and Competition
Space policy and regulation: South African Council for Space Affairs briefing
17 Sep 2014
The South African Council for Space Affairs (SACSA) presented to the Portfolio Committees of Trade and Industry and Science and Technology on why space technology was important for South Africa, what the societal benefits were and the context for the importance of policy regulation.
The three main pillars of space ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
National Consumer Commission & National Credit Regulator on their 1st Quarter Performance for 2014/15
16 Sep 2014
The National Consumer Commission briefed the Committee, with particular focus on overview of annual report, strategic objectives, achievement against planned targets, financial management and key challenges and financial projection. There was an investigation into the meat “scandal” labelling which led to meat labelling regulations being promoted by the Minister and ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Minister on DTI's 2013/14 Annual Report and 1st Quarter 2014/15 performance
12 Sep 2014
With the Minister in attendance, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) took the Committee through the economic context of the 2013/14 Annual Report, strategic goals and structure of the Department’s work, its key achievements and financial management. Its 2014/15 1st Quarter report looked at key achievements, progress in ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Colloquium on Beneficiation: Day 2
27 Aug 2014
The Committee continued with the second day of the Colloquium on beneficiation, hearing presentations from companies and organisations in the manufacturing sector. The entities briefing the Committee were Fedusa, the Manufacturing Circle, Plastics SA, Acacia Healthcare, Gold Sun Industries, National Employers Association of South Africa, the Steel and Engineering Industries ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Colloquium on Beneficiation: Day 1, in presence of Deputy Minister
26 Aug 2014
The Committee, with the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry also present, held a colloquium on beneficiation. The Committee received brief presentations from the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development, the Industrial Development Corporation as well as the South African Mining and Development Association. It was noted at the ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Public procurement and localisation & consumer credit regulation: dti briefing; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework: National Treasuty briefing; National Credit Regulator on African Bank crisis, with Minister
22 Aug 2014
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) lamented the fact that some harboured the illusion that public procurement for localisation was a uniquely South African imperative. There was unfortunately a substantial resistance from importers of procured goods to complying with localisation conditions. Despite this, many local manufacturers were supportive and ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Department of Trade and industry, SARS and NRCS briefings: Special Economic Zones incentives, combating of counterfeit, piracy and illegal imports
19 Aug 2014
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) gave a presentation outlining the current process and status of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs), which were areas targeted as a key instrument for re-industrialisation. The SEZ policy was intended to give a clear framework on the development, operations and management of SEZs. ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Consumer Protection: Input from Department of Trade and Industry (Consumer Coprprate Regulation Division), National Consumer Commission, National Credit Regulator & National Consumer Tribunal
29 Jul 2014
The Consumer and Corporate Regulation Division (CCRD) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) briefed the Committee on its work, particularly in relation to consumer protection. The presentation looked at the pertinent objectives of the Division, operational context and programme 5 of Vote 36, World Bank ratings, achievements with ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Committee Report on Department of Trade and Industry 2014 Budget
10 Jul 2014
The Portfolio Committee met for the consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on Budget Vote 36 of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The Committee interrogated the report page by page, making comments in terms of its substantive content. Members noted challenges of coordination, not only in all ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Companies Amendment Bill: proposed amendments to Clauses 83 to 119
28 Feb 2011
The Committee deliberated on the proposals of the Department. The Committee’s independent consultant said, in clarification of Clause 83, that Section 136 dealt with what happened to existing contracts if a business rescue was instituted. Employment contracts were to be treated separately and remain unaffected. It was up to the ...