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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 ...
Public Enterprises
Transnet on its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2013/14
10 Sep 2014
Transnet made its first presentation to the new Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises. The meeting was also attended by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and the CEO of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (PRASA).
Transnet reported a 12.8% rise in revenue, amounting to R56.6 billion. Earnings ...
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
Gambling, Lotteries, Liquor distribution regulation: Department of Trade and Industry briefing
1 Aug 2014
The Consumer and Corporate Regulation Division of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) briefed the Committee on consumer corporate regulation, focusing on liquor, gambling and lotteries. The three regulatory institutions covered were the National Gambling Board, National Lotteries Board and National Liquor Authority. The presentation detailed the legal framework, ...
Trade, Industry and Competition
Consumer Corporate Regulation: Department of Trade & Industry briefing, with Deputy Minister present
31 Jul 2014
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti), in the presence of the Deputy Minister, briefed the Committee on the functions and work that it did on consumer and corporate regulation. The purpose behind such regulation was to promote a competitive market that would provide consumer goods at fair prices. The ...
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 ...
Energy
Eskom briefings: National grid status, supply challenges, mitigation plans short and long term, in presence of Ministers of Energy and Public Enterprises
29 Jul 2014
A joint meeting took place between the Portfolio Committee on Energy and the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises, attended by the Ministers of Public Enterprises and Energy. Eskom was invited to brief the Committees on the current state of the national grid, challenges of supply and its short and long ...
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 ...