With its political and economic stability, competitive labour market and diverse industries, South Africa remains an attractive investment destination for offshore investors. The South African government is generally welcoming of foreign direct investment (FDI). It is one of the strategic goals of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through...
Change is expected in South Africa’s education sector over the coming years. Although the government has historically been willing to spend what it takes to make the desired improvements that are so frequently discussed in the media, such as addressing bureaucratic inefficiencies in the public sector, results have yet to materialise. Rather than...
Though there was very little certainty as to precisely what the National Health Insurance (NHI) plan entails as of early 2012, it was thought that it would bring profound changes to the health care sector in South Africa. The plan is a government effort to close the gap between the quality of health care available to the rich and poor, and is in...
Tax legislation is drafted by the National Treasury and administered by the country’s tax authority, the South African Revenue Services (SARS). The tax authority is able, where necessary, to draft guidelines, practice notes and interpretation notes. It does not, however, have the power to draft legislation, and its role is limited to administration...
Both the public and private sectors play significant roles in health care in South Africa. The country suffers from health problems commonly associated with extreme poverty, such as high maternal mortality rates, yet also boasts some of the world’s most elite facilities and doctors. Another trait that marks the health care challenge in the country...
Pay-TV in South Africa continues to enjoy substantial growth. MultiChoice, a subsidiary of Africa’s largest media company, Naspers, dominates the market. While several other television operators were awarded licences, only On Digital Media’s (ODM) TopTV is currently operational, and with limited audience share. On the other hand, DS tv, MultiChoice’...
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