Key Findings: Competition Commission’s Online Intermediation Platform Inquiry
The Competition Commission of South Africa has recently released its Final Report on the Market Inquiry for Online Intermediation Platforms, which encompasses online travel accommodation platforms. The primary objective of […]
July 2023 Tourism and Migration stats revealed by StatsSA
StatsSA has recently published the tourism and migration statistics for July 2023. During this month, a total of 2,551,329 travellers, including arrivals, departures, and transits, passed through South Africa’s ports […]
Final call for feedback on the Tobacco Bill
Just a brief reminder that the deadline for submitting comments on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill is Monday, 4th September 2023. You can share your comments […]
Concerns arise over proposed new regulations for recreation on dams
The Minister of Water and Sanitation has, in line with the National Water Act, released (draft) regulations concerning the access and usage of ‘government waterworks’ (dams) and adjoining state-owned land […]
FEDHASA Members Alert: Important info about your SABC TV licence discount
By now, you would have received your 2023 SABC TV Licence accounts. These accounts include and reflect the exclusive FEDHASA member discount of 25% off your TV licence, indicated as […]
StatsSA Food and Beverage report: Strong growth in industry income highlighted for June 2023
StatsSA has released the Food and Beverage report for June 2023, outlining the following highlights: Year-on-year percentage change in food and beverage income at constant 2019 prices by income type: […]
Traffic alert: BRICS Summit impact on Sandton roads
In light of the upcoming BRICS Summit scheduled at the Sandton Convention Centre next week, the Johannesburg Northing Joint Operations Committee has issued a statement informing the public about road […]
Regulation Amendment – Mandatory display and submission of energy performance certificates for buildings
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published an amendment to the “Mandatory Display and Submission of Energy Performance Certificates for Buildings” regulation published back in December 2020. Note – […]
Help shape the future of tourism skills in Southern Africa
The tourism and hospitality skills shortage is something your business feels acutely; it being one of the key barriers to your growth at present. To ensure the continued commitment to […]
National Treasury unveils ‘Energy Bounce Back’ loan scheme
National Treasury has launched its long-awaited Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme (EBB), which will allow households and small businesses to borrow a maximum of R300 000 and R10 million, […]