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South Africa will phase out support for semi-knocked-down vehicle assembly, trade minister Parks Tau has said.

Here’s how to register a block, what it costs marketers and why the new registry won’t stop spam calls immediately.

Consumer sign-ups promised for July 2026 have slipped, leaving spam-weary South Africans waiting until next May.

Many mergers and acquisitions will now escape Competition Commission review – but a senior lawyer sees a tech blind spot.

Direct marketers must scrub their databases monthly against a national opt-out registry under rules now in force.

Government has announced a number of measures to help South Africa’s ailing film and television industry.

South Africa has signed a trade framework with China aimed at securing duty-free export access amid US tariffs.

Trade minister Parks Tau has appointed a new SEZ advisory board, blending government, business and technology expertise.

Government has softened competition regulations to allow firms battling high power costs to jointly build energy infrastructure.

One minister was working to ease burdens on small business in South Africa; another wrecked these vital reforms.