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Rapid intervention from the Red Tape Reduction Unit sustained 35 – 40 jobs at Cape Town-based restaurant, Rick’s Café Americain

5 May 2022
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The Restaurant industry is a key source of jobs for many citizens in the Western Cape as well as tourists who visit the Province. It is important that the ease with which businesses in the restaurant industry can operate is optimised, and business concerns be addressed. When the owner of Rick’s ...
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How we helped Toronto Group create 150 jobs and launch a charcoal manufacturing plant on the West Coast

31 January 2022
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Coal is South Africa’s dominant energy source. The Charcoal industry plays a vital role in the South African economy as it not only acts as a major source of economic income, but also acts as an important employer. Toronto Group is a Western Cape-based business specializing in the manufacturing of ...
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Helping a township-based small business operate by interpreting COVID 19 Regulations

26 January 2022
Red Tape Reduction Success Stories
South Africa’s township economy (formal and informal) is comprised of a diverse mix of businesses and is growing at a pace unequalled by the formal sector. The informal sector is an important source of income for many poor South Africans and accounts for a substantial amount of employment in the ...
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Local glass manufacturer, Consol, successfully expands their premises with the assistance of the Red Tape Reduction Unit.

18 November 2021
The glass manufacturing industry plays an important role in the South African economy, given our extensive wine production and export market, amongst many other reasons. The story below captures the impact of how a local glass manufacturer was assisted with improving the efficiency of their ...
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Ecosystem partnerships – how we helped to launch a new business by reducing red tape!

9 November 2021
Red Tape Reduction Success Stories
Mr. Saliem Williams established Lekka Pies in 2017 and had carved a good name for his business within the industry. Prior to COVID-19, Mr. Williams was renting a premises and equipment for his business, Lekka Pies. However, with the onset of lockdown, the landlord decided to close the premises and ...
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Revenue saved for the Century City Conference Centre - read how we did it

1 September 2021
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Our events and conference industries play a pivotal contributing role to the economic growth of our province. A large part of their success is based on their ability to attain a liquor licence in order to sell alcohol, a major contributor of revenue for both the Organisation, and the economy. Glyn ...
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TERS Fund now open for Businesses affected by Alert Level 4 of Lockdown Regulations

20 July 2021
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The Department of Economic Development and Tourism encourages businesses to apply for the TERS fund. The Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) would start processing TERS claims on the 19 th of July, and that successful claims would start to be ...