dti moots small business census

The Department of Trade and Industry wants to run a regular small business census to help improve its support and funding to the sector as part of a revised policy to boost support to small businesses. 9 Feb 2012 09:09

SONA in a nutshell

Union and business representatives have welcomed President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address to Parliament and, while the speech was held by some observers to be uninspiring it contained a lot of detail about the government's plans to boost jobs and invest in infrastructure. 10 Feb 2012 10:06

Warning to motorists ahead of SONA

Several streets will be closed to traffic in the Cape Town city centre ahead of the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, authorities have warned. President Jacob Zuma will deliver the annual speech during a joint seating of the National Assembly to be broadcast at 7pm. There will also be parking restrictions around the Parliamentary precinct on Plein Street. 7 Feb 2012 08:07

Motorists to benefit from new Act

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Selling a used car just won't be the same for car dealerships wanting to off-load a dicey vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer, thanks to the new Consumer Protection Act. 31 Mar 2011 06:56

India auto sales climb 7.2% in January

MUMBAI: New car sales in India climbed 7.2% year-on-year in January as the sector showed further signs of recovery from its slump in 2011, an industry body said on Wednesday (8 February 2012). 10 Feb 2012 07:21

Auto sector welcomes port tariff cuts

The automotive sector has welcomed the reduction of the port tariffs and possible review of Eskom's tariff structure. 13 Feb 2012 11:37

Business confidence falls in January

Business confidence fell to its lowest level since May 2010, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said. 9 Feb 2012 09:33

eThekwini's R31m Top Gear festival plans opposed

Plans by eThekwini Municipality to host a R31m Top Gear festival drew opposition at the council's first meeting of the year yesterday. Critics claim the provincial government signed the contract for the deal, without consulting with the city. 1 Feb 2012 10:42

Car components stolen from VW recovered

[Gareth Wilson] More than R200 000 worth of car components stolen from the Volkswagen SA plant in Uitenhage were recovered and two courier company employees arrested during a police sting operation, Wednesday, 8 February 2012. 10 Feb 2012 07:14

Vehicle sales improve in January

Vehicle sales in January, although subdued, have improved, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said. 3 Feb 2012 10:29

Peugeot revitalising its image

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] As part of Peugeot South Africa's plans to boost the brand's image, service and sales during 2012 it is introducing for the first time in the French carmaker's history a full five-year maintenance plan for its entire passenger car range. 25 Jan 2012 08:11

Goodyear scholarship provides practical experience for two students

A rewarding new scholarship programme from Goodyear supports the company's investment in the education and recruitment of talented people and also provides students with financial assistance and practical experience. 9 Feb 2012 11:33

Ndebele talks tough on road safety

[Francis Hweshe] Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has issued a stern warning to motorists who disregard traffic regulations and cause the death of innocent people. He said there would be no negotiating with those who drove drunk or without a licence, warning that they would be sent to jail. 9 Feb 2012 09:46