The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the instability at the board and executive level of state-owned entities has a devastating impact on the economy.
Until the interests of local businesses are put ahead of party political interests the dire situation in towns across the country will continue to deteriorate, says SACCI head.
Foreign-owned spaza shops would have to be blocked from accessing state opportunities for Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi's ambitious plan to resuscitate township spaza shops.
Respondents to SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey say power tariff increases and persistent load-shedding are likely to aggravate the situation