Latest articles on Ebrahim Patel

Whistleblower: Misrule at trade commission

Business Thando Maeko - 6 Sep 2020

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa’s senior executives are facing allegations of financial mismanagement and victimising employees

Ebrahim Patel MIA as the South African National Accreditation System battles its board

Business Paddy Harper - 9 Jul 2020

Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel has failed to intervene at the South African National Accreditation System since being made aware of alleged board inteference last November

Richard Calland: What brave new world awaits us?

Analysis Richard Calland - 25 Jun 2020

Responses to terrible inequality, climate change and the Covid-19 economic crisis will decide this

‘Level three will require great discipline and responsibility’ — Dlamini-Zuma

Coronavirus Chris Gilili - 28 May 2020

The local government minister has laid out how lockdown level three will work, but she warned that it comes with a danger of Covid-19 spreading further

E-commerce will assist economy

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 14 May 2020

Allowing companies to sell products online will help them to stay afloat during the lockdown

Government’s Covid-19 science mask is slipping

Coronavirus Steven Friedman - 10 May 2020

The government’s professed reliance on science to justify its response to the pandemic reveals both its overconfidence and its insecurities about getting citizens to cooperate

Support local businesses to grow the economy

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 29 Apr 2020

The pandemic has disturbed global production chains, so strengthening local chains will ensure supply, boost the country’s manufacturing capacity and inspire innovation

Compulsory face masks and curfew kick in as lockdown eases

Article Thando Maeko & Tshegofatso Mathe - 25 Apr 2020

The easing of SA’s lockdown means more than 40% of the workforce will be back at work, but if Covid-19 cases go up the lockdown will intensify again

Ebrahim Patel: Essential goods include baby clothes

Article Franny Rabkin - 9 Apr 2020

The government has tried to clarify its position on baby clothes and blankets, saying stores that are already open can sell these for infants up to 36 months old

The national disaster fund will be used to finance preventative measures for Covid-19

National Tshegofatso Mathe - 16 Mar 2020

Money from the national disaster management fund will be used to fight the spread of the coronavirus and funds from other departments could be used as well

Mass store and job cuts at Massmart

Business Tshegofatso Mathe - 17 Jan 2020

Changed market conditions and an appalling economy has hit low end cash-and-carry outlets

Ahead of WEF, Mboweni will have to assure investors that the country does have power

Business Thando Maeko - 16 Jan 2020

The finance minister says despite the difficult fiscal environment, structural reforms are under way to put SA on a new growth path

State delays wheat cuts

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 13 Sep 2019

Millers claim red tape is keeping import cost savings from being passed on to consumers

Private healthcare market inquiry cost R196m – Patel

Article Lameez Omarjee - 2 Jan 2019

Public hearings took place in 2016, and the commission received written reports and feedback from 175 stakeholders

Internet access has become a human right, data inquiry hears

Article Alex Mitchley - 18 Oct 2018

Media Monitoring Africa suggested several solutions including free access to the internet at all government sites such as schools and libraries

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Johannesburg cannot police its future

Matthew Wilhelm solomon - 27 Oct 2020

South Africa’s biggest city is ground zero for debates about the long-term effectiveness and constitutionality of militarised urban policing and how we imagine the post-Covid city

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Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

Roshan Morar is being investigated in connection with KwaZulu-Natal education department backpack sanitiser tender worth R4-million and a batch of face masks that vanished

National

Q&A Sessions: ‘My north star is the patient’

Eyaaz Matwadia - 24 Oct 2020

Rhulani Nhlaniki is Pfizer’s cluster lead for sub-Saharan Africa. As Pfizer starts phase III of the clinical trial of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, he tells Malaikah Bophela that if it is successful, the company will ensure the vaccine will be available to everyone who needs it

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection