The launch of the Soweto Investment Conference 2022 was marred by drama after Joburg MMC for economic development Nkuli Mbundu left as MEC Parks Tau spoke.
Pro-migrant lobby organisations have slammed what they describe as ‘discriminatory’ rhetoric by Gauteng Premier David Makhura during the promulgation of the Gauteng Township Economic Development Act last Friday. They say it is putting the lives of foreign nationals at risk.
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Small enterprises and lobby groups say they will wait to see if it is effectively implemented so that it will be easier to attract investors, get financing and be awarded bigger contracts.
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