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How deal was struck to save National Lottery from shutdown
Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau's intervention has averted a potential shutdown of the National Lottery, granting Ithuba a 12-month temporary operating license amidst legal challenges and economic concerns.
National Lottery saved from shutdown: The deal behind the scenes
Trade Minister Parks Tau's intervention prevents a National Lottery shutdown, granting Ithuba a temporary license amid ongoing licensing disputes and uncertainty about the lottery's future.
How deal was struck to save National Lottery from shutdown
Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau's intervention has averted a potential shutdown of the National Lottery, granting Ithuba a 12-month temporary operating license amidst legal challenges and economic concerns.
No Pause. Just Phanda Pusha Play
ITHUBA has reached an agreement with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition and the National Lotteries Commission to operate the South African National Lottery.
Uncertainty looms over National Lottery operations after court ruling
The National Lottery faces uncertainty as a High Court ruling disrupts operations, leaving players in limbo and raising questions about the future of lottery management.
Ithuba Lottery considers legal action after Sizekhaya Holdings awarded National Lottery licence
Ithuba Lottery is contemplating legal action following Sizekhaya Holdings' recent award of the Fourth National Lottery and Sports Pools Licence.
Sizekhaya Holdings awarded fourth national lottery and sports pools licence
Sizekhaya Holdings secures the fourth national lottery and sports pools licence amid legal challenges
Tau to announce new operator for National Lottery
Parks Tau prepares to announce a new operator for the National Lottery, following a landmark court ruling against Ithuba's contract extension
Who will be the new operator of the National Lottery after court ruling against Ithuba?
Parks Tau faces a pivotal moment as he prepares to announce a new operator for the National Lottery, following a landmark court ruling against Ithuba's contract extension
‘Useless and unprepared’: Social media roasts silent ministers at Ramaphosa-Trump White House meeting
People on social media were furious after Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, Ronald Lamola, and Parks Tau didn’t say a word during a tense meeting at the White House, where Donald Trump made bold accusations about land grabs and violence against white farmers in South Africa.
Steenhuisen joins SA’s US delegation
President Cyril Ramaphosa selects four ministers to accompany him to the US, including Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen, Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola.
Steenhuisen joins delegation 'to save AGOA'
President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the US aims to strengthen trade relations and secure the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, with Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen playing a crucial role in negotiations.
Ramaphosa's US Visit: Steenhuisen joins delegation 'to save AGOA'
President Cyril Ramaphosa selects four ministers to accompany him to the US that include Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen, Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola.
Ministers launch R500m fund to empower spaza shop owners
The fund, aimed at empowering and skilling South African-born spaza shop owners and other food handling businesses with training, skills, and funds to inject into their business, comes after spaza shop owners were given until February 28 to register their businesses following a wave of food-borne fatalities in Soweto and other parts of the country.
R500 million fund launched to support South African spaza shops
South African-born spaza shop owners are encouraged to cease leasing their businesses to undocumented immigrants, as a new R500 million support fund is introduced to empower local entrepreneurs.
Ministers unveil R500m spaza shop fund, warn against fronting for illegal immigrants
Government ministers have unveiled a R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund in Soweto, urging South African shop owners to stop leasing properties to undocumented immigrants. The initiative aims to return the township economy to local hands through financial support and skills development, with Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams revealing that only 53% of registered spaza shops are South African-owned.
Should South Africa clap back with tariffs on US? Too risky, says government
Minister Parks Tau said sending the South African delegation to United States remains the correct approach, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
AGOA is dead as Trump's tariffs nullify benefits for South Africa and other African nations
Minister Ronald Lamola warns that President Trump's new tariffs could severely impact South Africa's economy, nullifying the benefits of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act.
US tariffs could have serious implications for jobs, investment in SA auto sector, warns Naamsa
Naamsa warns that the recent US tariffs could harm South Africa's automotive industry, threatening jobs and investment in a sector already facing significant challenges.
Government unveils R500 million fund to empower township spaza shops
This fund, a joint effort by government departments, provides financial support to spaza shops and convenience stores essential to local communities.
Trade Minister Parks Tau vows to seek clarity on Donald Trump’s 30 percent tariffs
Trade Minister, Parks Tau, expresses confusion over the US' newly imposed 30% tariffs on South African exports, highlighting potential economic disruptions in key sectors.
Chirwa: South African economy cannot continue to favour White Monopoly Capital
NUMSA President Andrew Chirwa has called for economic transformation in South Africa, criticising the current system that favours 'white monopoly capital' while condemning the working class to poverty.
How bureaucratic delays led to the collapse of South Africa's R2. 5bn groundnut roasting industry - Donald MacKay
A 50-month delay in processing a simple tariff increase application has led to the closure of South Africa's groundnut roasting industry, highlighting the devastating impact of bureaucratic inefficiency on local businesses.
Parliamentarians outraged over delay in national lottery licence appointment
"Parliament demands answers as Trade Minister Parks Tau faces scrutiny over the controversial one-year postponement of the National Lottery licence tender process. The R180 billion tender delay raises concerns about ministerial involvement and operational transparency
Film and TV producers blame DTIC for industry collapse
The South African film and television industry is in crisis, grappling with delays in rebate approvals and inadequate communication from the DTIC, leading to significant economic repercussions.