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Parks Tau

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Official account of the Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition I NEC Member @MyANC

 Orlando West, Soweto
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The Truth about the ANCs Record in the City of Joburg. #VoteANC #VoteANC2026 #BuildingCommunitiesTogether
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📸Minister Parks Tau briefs the Media and Social Partners on recent developments and South Africa's approach to AGOA and the ongoing negotiations with the United States. #GovZAUpdates
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The Minister of @the_dtic, Mr Parks Tau will meet with stakeholders in the Nedlac forum to discuss the awaited outcome of the United State’s review which sought to determine whether South Africa meets the eligibility criteria to receive AGOA benefits in 2027. – at Alexandra, South Africa
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Minister Parks Tau is leading an engagement with Nedlac representatives in Rosebank, on the awaited outcome of the United State’s review, which sought to determine whether South Africa meets the eligibility criteria to receive AGOA benefits in 2027.
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We engaged with the community of Newcastle on the ongoing work we are doing to resolve a long term solution at ArcelorMittal South Africa. We have demonstrated our commitment to finding a sustainable solution to keep specialised steel capacity and safeguard communities affected
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Today I joined ANC NEC Member, Cde Parks Tau, at the Revelation Institution and Spiritual Home in Johannesburg for a Church Service. The Deputy Coordinator was joined by Cde Nonceba Molwele, ANC PTT and Convenor of Sectors. Let’s Continue Building Better Communities Together. Vote ANC on 04 November 2026. ⚫️🟢🟡
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South Africa is working to turn China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries into increased exports, local manufacturing and job creation. sanews.gov.za//south-africa/…
SA seeks to turn China’s zero-tariff access into jobs, industrial growth

SA seeks to turn China’s zero-tariff access into jobs, industrial growth

South Africa is working to turn China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries into increased exports, local manufacturing and job creation, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau...

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South Africa’s bilateral trade with China improving after zero-tariff announcement engineeringnews.co.za/articl…
South Africa’s bilateral trade with China improving after zero-tariff announcement

South Africa’s bilateral trade with China improving after zero-tariff announcement

Following the introduction of China’s temporary zero-tariff preference in South Africa, the country’s bilateral trade with China reached nearly $15-billion from May to August, representing a nearly...

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South Africa is working to turn China’s zero-tariff treatment for African countries into increased exports, local manufacturing and job creation. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau urged South African businesses to take advantage of duty-free access to the Chinese market, while government continues negotiations aimed at providing long-term certainty for exporters and protecting local industries. tinyurl.com/3pbss338 #GovZAUpdates
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Diversifying South Africa’s export markets is what our Butterfly Strategy is about. We will continue working with our strategic partners around the world. We thank the Peoples Republic of China for opening up their market to South African products. #ChinaZeroTariff
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SA and China continue to explore opportunities to deepen economic cooperation. Minister Parks Tau delivered the keynote address at a reception on China’s Zero-Tariff Treatment for African countries. @TauParks @AmbWuPeng @the_dtic
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📍 China’s Zero-Tariff Treatment for African countries. 🗓️ 22 October 2026 ⏰ 09:30–11:00 📍 CT Hotel, 643 Stanza Bopape Street The engagement aims to help South African businesses explore new export opportunities in China. @TauParks @AmbWuPeng
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📢 Calling South African exporters and businesses! China’s Zero-Tariff Treatment for African countries presents an opportunity to explore new markets and grow exports. @AmbWuPeng @TauParks @the_dtic #SouthAfrica #Trade
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🇿🇦🇨🇳 South African businesses have an opportunity to expand their reach into the Chinese market through China’s Zero-Tariff Treatment for African countries. @TauParks @AmbWuPeng @the_dtic #SouthAfrica #China #Trade
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Limpopo’s R52.6bn SEZ investment pipeline targets 20,000 jobs insidemetros.co.za/2026/10/2… via @@metrosza
Limpopo's R52.6bn SEZ investment pipeline targets 20,000 jobs - Inside Metros

Limpopo's R52.6bn SEZ investment pipeline targets 20,000 jobs - Inside Metros

The Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone (FTSEZ) in Limpopo has attracted an investment pipeline worth R52.6 billion, with the development projected to create about 8,000 jobs in the short to...

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Parks Tau Engages Investors on Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone in Limpopo sanews.gov.za//south-africa/…
SEZs set to contribute significantly to SA’s economy

SEZs set to contribute significantly to SA’s economy

A total of 141 companies have committed to invest in various Special Economic Zones in South Africa, with a combined investment value of over R548 billion and will create over 60 000 permanent jobs...

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Today we will be briefing exporters and the media on the zero tariff treatment with our Chinese partners. We will also join the PBF for a robust colloquium.
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Minister Parks Tau addressing investors and stakeholders at the Ministerial Engagement on the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone in Steelpoort, Limpopo.
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Photo: Minister Parks Tau visiting Queen Leganabatho 11 Manyaku Thulare of Bapedi Kingship in Motlaletse, Limpopo before hosting a ministerial engagement on the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone in Steelpoort. #GovZAUpdates #CapableState #FTSEZ
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Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone ➡️ Growing the economy and creating jobs. #GovZAUpdates #CapableState #FTSEZ
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Minister Parks Tau visiting Queen Leganabatho 11 Manyaku Thulare of Bapedi Kingship in Motlaletse, Limpopo before hosting a ministerial engagement on the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone in Steelpoort
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