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Auto sector welcomes port tariff cuts

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:37:00 +0200

The automotive sector has welcomed the reduction of the port tariffs and possible review of Eskom's tariff structure.
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Icasa asked to clarify terminology in draft law

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0200

Telecoms companies have asked the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) for a clearer definition of "underserviced area" at hearings on new draft regulations.
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SONA in a nutshell

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:06:00 +0200

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.
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Textile industry 'optimistic' despite looming job cuts

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:31:00 +0200

Despite Seardel's proposed move to retrench about 1500 staff, the future of the clothing industry remained one of optimism and sustainable growth, Apparel Manufacturers of SA director Johann Baard said this week.
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Direct marketing in the context of privacy regulation

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:34:00 +0200

The ever-growing volume of consumer complaints relating to unsolicited and unwanted commercial messages seems to be having a legislative effect, as the issue of privacy and the right to reject and not receive unsolicited commercial messages is a theme in existing pieces of legislation and in the draft Protection of Personal Information (PPI) law.
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State urged to withdraw 'impractical' liquor bill

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:05:00 +0200

While liquor industry bodies acknowledged the impracticality of one of the provisions in Gauteng's draft liquor bill on Monday, a lawyer has urged the government to withdraw the bill.
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State urged to withdraw 'impractical' liquor bill

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:47:00 +0200

While liquor industry bodies acknowledged the impracticality of one of the provisions in Gauteng's draft liquor bill this week, a lawyer has urged the government to withdraw the bill.
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Halaal certification arm in spotlight

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:07:00 +0200

The Muslim Judicial Council's halaal certification organisation will be placed under the microscope by an independent review panel soon.
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Gauteng liquor bill 'hard to enforce'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0200

Parts of the draft Gauteng Liquor Bill could be difficult to enforce, the Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA) said on Monday, 6 February.
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Debt counsellor struck off NCR register

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:13:00 +0200

On 18 January 2012, the National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) handed down a judgement in terms of which the registration of Susanna van Dyk of Vanderbijlpark, as a debt counsellor with the National Credit Regulator (NCR), was cancelled with immediate effect and she was ordered to refund consumers all amounts taken from them as administrative fees. Approximately 400 consumers are affected by this application.
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