Minister Tau intervenes to prevent Tongaat Hulett collapse
Cape Town – The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) says it will oppose the liquidation of... Read more
22 Feb
Lottery bidder’s connections to Paul Mashatile being probed, says Minister Tau
Ithuba Lottery, an unsuccessful bidder for the fourth lottery licence, has taken Minister Parks Tau to court. Archive photo:... Read more
16 Oct, 2025
Tau optimistic as US trade talks heat up: Land reform not the main issue
Cape Town – Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has expressed cautious optimism over ongoing trade talks with... Read more
23 Sep, 2025
Parks Tau withdraws student debt plan after 200,000 say ‘no’
Cape Town – The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has withdrawn the draft regulations published in... Read more
13 Sep, 2025
Calls for Parks Tau to ban coal exports to Israel
Protesters gathered outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s offices in Cape Town on Thursday. Photos: Matthew Hirsch... Read more
22 Aug, 2025
Minister Tau breaks silence on lottery licence award
Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau has disclosed reasons for awarding the fourth lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings.... Read more
12 Aug, 2025
WATCH | Parks Tau announces fresh bid to bust US 30% tariff
Cape Town – Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the government is strengthening trade and investment partnerships... Read more
12 Aug, 2025
Ithuba challenges Lottery licence award
Ithuba Lottery has challenged the lottery licence award to Sizekhaya, raising concerns over alleged political links. Illustration: Lisa Nelson... Read more
14 Jul, 2025
WATCH | ‘Where must my family do business – Zimbabwe?,’ asks Mashatile
Cape Town – Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied any political interference in awarding South Africa’s lucrative national lottery... Read more
25 Jun, 2025
Troubling questions as minister gives Ithuba another year to run lottery
Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau has granted Ithuba Holdings a 12-month temporary licence to run the SA... Read more
3 Jun, 2025
