Co Operatives
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Billions of rands have been spent on failed state-promoted co-ops – yet it still goes on
The government does not understand the basic principles that underpin co-operatives and is blindly ignoring their widespread collapse.
Fast-track co-operatives to boost emerging black industrialists
Creating space for co-operatives in the economy would add benefits, because they are not oriented towards profit.
Shotgun approach hurts co-ops
The department and unions gunned blindly for suspect worker groups, causing collateral damage to all.
R10m grant for co-operatives
Every year the first Saturday of July is celebrated as International Co-operatives Day.
R10m grant for co-operatives
Every year the first Saturday of July is celebrated as International Co-operatives Day.
Co-ops could be a stitch in time
Worker-run clothing factories have the potential to compete with regular companies.
Co-operatives to benefit from more dedicated support in SA
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said an agency will be established to offer co-operatives financial and non-financial support in South Africa.