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Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition gives updates on US tariffs

By Rachel Mohamed In a joint media briefing, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition provided a significant update on the South African government’s response to the US tariffs and its plans to protect the country’s economic interests. The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition’s Ministerial Spokesperson, Kaamil Alli, told VOC News that South Africa is regrettably bound by non-disclosure agreements with its US counterparts. […]

today12 August 2025

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SA response measures to the U.S. tariffs

By Rachel Mohamed In a joint statement released this week, the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry, and Competition reiterated their commitment to ongoing discussions regarding trade and investment relations with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to introduce new tariffs on exports from more than 90 countries, including South Africa. Trump announced this on his Truth Social platform, claiming that billions of dollars […]

today7 August 2025

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U.S. tariffs imposed on SA set to take effect this week

By Rachel Mohamed Recent reports indicate that South Africa has missed the August 1 deadline to negotiate a trade deal with the United States. This situation arises after President Donald Trump’s executive order, which adjusted tariffs for several countries, including a new 30% tariff on South Africa scheduled to take effect this week. Economists have warned that these US tariffs on exports could severely impact South Africa's already strained economy. […]

today4 August 2025

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Cape Town reminds households to reduce monthly municipal service costs as new tariffs come into effect on Tuesday

The City of Cape Town has announced that new tariffs and rates will take effect on Tuesday. Households are reminded that there are ways to reduce their monthly municipal service costs. During the winter season, electricity usage usually increases due to heating needs, including both space heating and water heating through geysers. Xanthea Limberg, the Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, highlighted that increased electricity usage during winter can result in […]

today30 June 2025

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