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Trade, Industry and Competition
Minister & Deputy Minister on Trade Policy and Trade Agreements
9 Sep 2014
The Committee was briefed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on South Africa’s trade policy and trade agreements. The Minister delivered a comprehensive presentation, taking Members through SA’s policy context background, trade policy setting and SA’s trade reform experience.
The presentation showed how the profile of South Africa’s ...
Science and Technology
Research & Development Tax Incentive; DST 1st Quarter 2014 Performance
27 Aug 2014
The Department of Science and Technology presented its first quarter performance report for April to June 2014 year which showed it was on track. DST had 65 targeted performance indicators for the year with at least 44 out of the 65 having been initiated and in progress and, of that ...
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
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 ...
Science and Technology
National Research Foundation & Council for Scientific and Industrial Research briefings
30 Jul 2014
The National Research Foundation (NRF) briefed the Committee on its aims and activities, noting that it was mandated to provide funding for research in Higher Education Institutions. It provided the necessary facilities in the country to advance international competitiveness in the field of research, but there was a need for ...
Science and Technology
South African National Space Agency (SANSA) & Human Science Research Council (HSRC) on their 2014 priorities
29 Jul 2014
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) presented during the afternoon session of the all-day meeting on 30 July 2014.
SANSA presented its programmes, 2014/15 priorities and deliverables, financials, and key performance indicators. Its mandate was the promotion and use of space, foster ...
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 ...