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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

The red tape team will identify priority reforms for the year ahead, including mechanisms to ensure government departments pay suppliers within the required 30 days. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

Mr Nkosi has extensive experience in business, including as the CEO of Exxaro Resources, and is currently the Chairperson of the Small Business Institute. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

If we are to make progress in cutting unnecessary bureaucratic delays for businesses, we need dedicated capacity with the means to make changes. Β  I have therefore appointed Mr Sipho Nkosi to head up a team in my office to cut red tape across government. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

We are therefore working to improve the business environment for companies of all sizes through a dedicated capacity in the Presidency to reduce red tape. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

There are too many regulations in this country that are unduly complicated, costly and difficult to comply with. This prevents companies from growing and creating jobs. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

We are reviewing the Business Act – alongside a broader review of legislation that affects SMMEs – to reduce the regulatory burden on informal businesses. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

A new, redesigned loan guarantee scheme is being introduced to enable small businesses to bounce back from the pandemic and civic unrest. Β  This new bounce-back scheme incorporates the lessons from the previous loan guarantee scheme. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

We have started discussions with social partners as part of the social compact process to review labour market regulations for smaller businesses to enable them to hire more people, while continuing to protect workers’ rights. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

These are the businesses that create the most jobs and provide the most opportunities for poor people to earn a living. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

While structural reforms are necessary for us to revive economic growth, they are not enough on their own. Β  This year, we are undertaking far-reaching measures to unleash the potential of small businesses, micro businesses and informal businesses. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

We will review the policy and regulatory framework for industrial hemp and cannabis to realise the huge potential for investment and job creation. Β  #SONA2022 https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

The water quality monitoring system has been reinstated to improve enforcement of water standards at municipal level, and enable the Department of Water and Sanitation to intervene where water and sanitation services are failing. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

A comprehensive turnaround plan is being implemented to streamline the process for water use license applications. The target is to clear the backlog of applications by June 2022 & process 80% of all applications within 90 days over the next financial year https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

These reforms are being championed by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, who has visited every water source in the country. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

We have embarked on the process of institutional reform in capacitating the Department of Water & Sanitation and reviewing water boards in as far as their mandates and ensuring that they serve municipalities in terms of the District Development Model. Β  https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

That is why we have prioritised institutional reforms in this area to ensure future water security, investment in water resources and maintenance of existing assets. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

Water is the country’s most precious natural resource. Β  It is vital to life, to development and to economic growth. Β  #SONA2022 https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

This review is exploring the possibility of new visa categories that could enable economic growth, such as a start-up visa and a remote working visa. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

The updated list reflects the skills that are in shortage today, to ensure that our immigration policy matches the demands of our economy. Β  A comprehensive review of the work visa system is currently underway, led by a former Director-General of Home Affairs, Mr Mavuso Msimang. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

The revised Critical Skills List has been published for the first time since 2014, following detailed technical work and extensive consultations with business and labour. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

As we committed last year, the eVisa system has now been launched in 14 countries, including China, India, Kenya and Nigeria. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

The world over, the ability to attract skilled immigrants is the hallmark of a modern, thriving economy. We are therefore streamlining and modernising the visa application process to make it easier to travel to South Africa for tourism, business and work. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

One of the greatest constraints on the technological development of our economy has been the unacceptable delay in the migration of broadcasting from analogue to digital. The switch-off of analogue transmission has been completed in a number of provinces. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

This collaborative effort is already showing results in reduced disruptions to rail operations. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

Transnet has developed partnerships with the private sector to address cable theft and vandalism on the freight rail network through advanced technologies and additional security personnel. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

Transnet will start the process of providing third-party access to its freight rail network from April 2022 by making slots available on the container corridor between Durban and City Deep in Gauteng. https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

Transnet will ask for proposals from private partners for the Durban and Ngqura Container Terminals within the next few months, which will enable partnerships to be in place at both terminals by October 2022. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

Transnet is addressing these challenges and is currently focused on improving operational efficiencies at the ports through procuring additional equipment and implementing new systems to reduce congestion. Β  #SONA2022 https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

The agricultural sector, for example, relies heavily on efficient, well-run ports to export their produce to overseas markets. Β  Fresh produce cannot wait for days and even weeks stuck in a terminal. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022
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Cyril Ramaphosa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ @CyrilRamaphosa

Over several years, the functioning of our ports has declined relative to ports in other parts of the world and on the African continent. This constrains economic activity. Β  #SONA2022 https://t.co/51BAT8fUuB — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 10, 2022