Urgent private sector intervention required to halt crisis in Govt. skills development and vocational training
Urgent private sector intervention is required to halt the unfolding crisis in government skills development and vocational training. The Cape Chamber calls on the national government to phase in industry-led skills training rather than squander further resources on misguided state programmes. The failure of government’s post-school education and training system is laid bare in a […]
Cape Chamber welcomes arrest of taxi driver accused of violently attacking a motorist in road rage incident last week
The Cape Chamber welcomes news of the arrest of a 28-year-old taxi driver accused of violently attacking a motorist in an apparent road rage incident last week. We commend taxi industry stakeholders for swiftly helping to identify the suspect, who now faces an attempted murder charge. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) says the […]
Cape Chamber condemns criminal elements wreaking havoc within the taxi industry
The Cape Chamber condemns criminal elements wreaking havoc within the taxi industry at a time when closer collaboration is needed to stamp out violence within the sector. We offer our condolences to all those affected by the latest spate of attacks, particularly to those who lost loved ones. A taxi association leader was shot dead […]
The sky’s no limit as space age SA technology reaps awards at Western Cape innovation showpiece
Proudly South African satellite components now orbiting the earth, a world-first recycled plastic bucket, and a new kind of ‘carbon-friendly’ cement. These are just some of numerous home-grown innovations to scoop top honours on Tuesday night at the Western Cape Innovation Awards hosted by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A total of 14 […]
‘Crony capture’ of government skills development programmes undermining fragile efforts to promote broad-based economic growth
‘Crony capture’ of government skills development programmes is undermining fragile efforts to promote broad-based economic growth. Mismanagement of this crucial resource has already caused a skills deficit as damaging to the economy as load shedding. Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), responsible for crucial vocational training, are a vital component of the country’s growth strategy. […]
Greater urgency is required to mitigate the negative impacts of US trade tariffs
Greater urgency is required to mitigate the negative impacts of US trade tariffs, and to identify possible opportunities arising from them. That’s the message from Western Cape Premier Alan Winde who spoke this week at a Cape Chamber business function in Cape Town. His address coincided with news of a 100% tariff on films made […]
Metrorail ‘free-for-all’ is a ticking time bomb
A commuter free-for-all at several Cape Town train stations has created a dangerous time bomb at the heart of the city’s public transport system. Non-paying passengers are barging onto trains en masse at key stations on the main commuter line, posing a serious public safety risk. The lawlessness is impacting both the local taxi and […]
Government’s approach to private security legislation adds further security risk to crime-ravaged neighbourhoods
New draft legislation introduced by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu seeks to tighten gun control and oversight over the burgeoning private security sector that is now a multi-billion industry – employing over 600 000 people. The proposed amendments come in the wake of a fatal gun battle between police and private bodyguards inside a popular Sandton […]
Significant trade disruption to be expected as a result of new US tariffs
South African can expect significant trade disruption resulting from the new US tariffs announced on Wednesday. However, the extent of the disruption remains unclear and could depend partly on how South Africa reacts. US export producing industries such as agriculture, automotive, mining and boatbuilding now find themselves in the firing line of the hefty 30% […]
The good news about the Budget speech was that it actually happened, other than that, it was a massive anticlimax
The good news about Wednesday’s 2025 Budget speech was that it actually happened – and was not delayed once again at great expense to the country’s wellbeing. Other than this, the Budget was a massive anticlimax. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and his treasury team have missed yet another opportunity to outline bold steps needed to […]