The Department of Trade and Industry and Competition has gazetted its intention to submit the Companies First and Second Amendment Bills to parliament in August 2023.

Local chicken farmers celebrate the banishing of mixing portions of chicken in the same bag from different countries.

Trade and Industry minister Ebrahim Patel has published the draft Companies Amendment Bill for public comment, promising a significant shake-up for businesses in South Africa.

The Electoral Commission has written to Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi requesting that he facilitates a request to the president asking for election day, Monday, 1 November, to be declared a public holiday.

Alcohol industry groups have welcomed South Africa’s move to an adjusted level 2 lockdown but have raised concerns about the damage another ban could do to the sector.

The South African liquor industry has warned the government of the potential negative impact on economic recovery and jobs if another ban on the sale of alcohol is imposed.

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister Barbara Creecy has outlined the government’s push to phase out harmful plastics and replace them with recyclable alternatives.

President Cyril Ramaphosa last night avoided a total ban of alcohol sales in the country during the Easter weekend following meetings with stakeholders but imposed restrictions on off-site consumption of liquor.

The opposition Democratic Alliance has tabled its Ease of Doing Business Bill which is aimed at cutting and reducing red tape associated with doing business in South Africa.