The 2019 general elections for both the national and provincial legislators are upon us, and they come at a time when there are so many things to talk about, key among them being the slow pace of growth of the South African economy. … Read More
Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s no longer accredited by SACCI to issue certificates of origin
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry wishes to announce that the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s authority to issue certificates of origin to exporting businesses will be suspended with effect from the 15 May 2019. … Read More
Competence in Government, Key Issue at Stake for the Future
The silence associated with the high levels of anticipation and anxiety of what kind of cabinet, and specifically who will or will not be in the cabinet that President Ramaphosa is expected to appoint in the next few days, is the most topical issue since the elections. This is probably the event with the highest and most significant impact in the economy. … Read More
SACCI Statement – Latest Load Shedding
The recent stretches of load shedding are having a devastating negative impact on business. It is clear that the longer these rolling blackouts continue, the longer it is going to take for the economy to recover. We are concerned about potential job losses and business closures arising out of what appears to be an intractable problem. … Read More
Statement by SACCI – The Latest Fuel Price Increase
As SACCI we note the announcement by the Department of Energy that South Africa’s petrol price will rise by 74 cents a litre from Wednesday the 6th of March 2019, while the wholesale price of diesel will increase by up to 93 cents. … Read More
SACCI Expresses shock and disgust against the act of criminality that took place on the N3
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to express its shock and disgust against the act of criminality that took place on the N3 last night in which trucks ferrying goods were destroyed wantonly and extensive damage to property took place. We also note that there was loss of life and this is highly unacceptable. … Read More
SACCI MEDIA STATEMENT ON THE MINIBUS TAXI PROTEST
Minibus taxi drivers today staged a protest on all major Gauteng routes from the early hours of the morning. This created unprecedented chaos and disruption to the daily commute of all Gauteng commuters. … Read More