The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau will deliver a key note address during a briefing reception on China’s Zero-Tariff Treatment for African countries. Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: 09:30–11:00
Venue: Cape Town Hotel
643 Stanza Bopape Street
The event will also feature remarks by China Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Wu Peng and the South African Revenue Service representatives. The event aims to raise awareness of the policy and help South African businesses capitalise on new export opportunities in the Chinese market.
Members of the media who wish to cover the event should forward their details to Ms Mamosa Dikeledi email MDikeledi@thedtic.gov.za / Mobile 066 301 9875
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