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A R54 billion blunder is not what one expects from the organisation specifically mandated to count the kilowatts – and the rands needed to keep them coming.

The arithmetic fail has implications beyond household and company budgets.

Our full column here: https://t.co/vI0wL0J5HN

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The Hidden Cost of Electricity Price Increase: Jobs, Investment, and a R54bn Miscalculation!

Read our full CEO Column here: https://t.co/vI0wL0J5HN

#capechamber #unlockopportunities #shapeabetterfuture #Eskom #LoadShedding

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Last week’s good news went largely unnoticed: 100 consecutive days without Eskom load shedding.
It went unnoticed because we were digesting the bad news: electricity prices are set to skyrocket due to a R54 billion tariff miscalculation by the National Energy Regulator of SA

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@SA_Taxis Full interview: https://t.co/3abgAxQViL

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In response to the recent #TaxiStabbing incident caught on video, @SA_Taxis Western Cape Chairperson Mandla Hermanus expressed shock and confirmed that steps have been taken to assist SAPS in ensuring the law takes its course. Full interview https://t.co/wSuyGFtF7t
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Premier @alanwinde shared some insight into how the Western Cape doing at our recent 'Meeting with the Premier' event.

This event was a chance for our Prime, Premium and Council members to connect, share ideas, and discuss key issues affecting business in the City.

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Non-paying passengers are barging onto trains en masse at key stations on the main commuter line, posing a serious public safety risk. The lawlessness is impacting both the local taxi and bus services.

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Metrorail ‘free-for-all’ is a ticking time bomb!!!
A commuter free-for-all at several Cape Town train stations has created a dangerous time bomb at the heart of the city's public transport system.
Read our full press release here: https://t.co/Vcmck3bQ5L
#CapeChamber #metrorail

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It sees the taxi industry joining forces with corporate heavyweights like Vodacom, MTN South Africa, Standard Bank - South Africa, and others.

Full press release here: https://t.co/X5RTReMN15

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Taxi breakthrough as top companies and taxi stakeholders join forces in Western Cape business initiative spearheaded by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and the country’s largest taxi association @SA_Taxis which features a new Taxi Cluster https://t.co/N6fO0KiDCH

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The Taxi Cluster also incorporates a major crime prevention project whereby taxi drivers can report incidents of crime and suspicious behaviour using an app.

The primary objective of the Taxi Cluster is to reform the taxi industry via active stakeholder collaboration.

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Transnet is insisting that potential partners take on all 3 573 Transnet Freight Rail staff as a precondition for involvement in the corridor project. In addition, prospective partners would need to invest over R5billion in the project. Full press release https://t.co/EmCChhQOtp

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Government risks sabotaging critical infrastructure projects with unrealistic preconditions for public-private partnerships...

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This is evident in Transnet’s handling of the privatisation process for the container terminals at Ngqura and the container corridor between Johannesburg and Durban.

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2) If we cannot enforce the law then in effect we cede government to the criminals. Some would say this has, to a large extent, already happened – that in large parts of the country criminal gangs are the de facto government, not elected officials.

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2024 Elections: Does it matter who wins the poll if South Africa loses the rule of law?

A standout feature of this year’s election is that it coincides with a tipping point in criminality.

Full CEO Column: https://t.co/ZTqQWttG0a

#capechamber #2024elections #GeneralElection

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2) In attendance were representatives from the @CityofCT, the @WesternCapeGov (DEDAT / Red Tape Reduction Unit), @TransnetNPA, and the Energy Special Advisor to the Department of the Premier.

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Following our council meeting yesterday, we had representation from the public sector join us to address some of the hot topics businesses are currently facing such as the Cape Town Port, Energy (load shedding), Legislation and Regulation, and Skills Development.

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3) The result is many experienced professionals who could pass on their skills in South Africa are being prevented from doing so. “It is as if you are saying a new graduate is more valuable that somebody with 20 years experience – it makes very little sense,” says one expert.

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Misapplication of Immigration law is costing South Africa dearly! Misinterpretation of the law is costing SA dearly in terms of lost critical skills currently locked out of SA by the Department of Home Affairs.
Read here: https://t.co/mZRFts0aUO
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2) The current critical skills list informing the Department’s visa decisions only makes provision for applicants with proven qualifications, despite the law also making provision for those with proven experience in their field.
#capetown