@TauParks

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

 Orlando West, Soweto
thedtic.gov.za
Joined August 2019
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As South Africa continues to transform, we encourage progressive partners to join us on our journey of ensuring black people have ownership of the South African economy. #gbef #essencefestival2026
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This evening I joined fellow NEC members Cde Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Cde Mmamoloko Kubayi for a sectoral engagement with Professionals, investors, academia and Business people in Greater Johannesburg. #VoteANC #BuildingBetterCommunities
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This weekend we were on the campaign trail in the Greater Johannesburg Region engaging voters on the manifesto of the African National Congress towards the 4th of November. #VoteANC #Buildingbettercommunities
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We are back on the campaign trail. #LGE2026 #VoteANC2026 #Buildingbettercommunities
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Ours is a story of struggle, sacrifice, progress and lessons still to be learnt. As we celebrate how far we’ve come, we look ahead to the work that remains. Democracy gives every eligible voter a voice in shaping their community’s future. So, let’s come to the table, celebrate our progress, ask the hard questions and make our voices heard. Because our future starts with us. Let’s continue building better communities together. #VoteAnc2026 ​ #Letsbuildbettercommunities
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Parks Tau retweeted
the dtic@the_dticOct 15
Minister Parks Tau has announced that South Africa will phase out current Semi-Knock-Down (SKD) operations and no longer provide policy support for any new SKD facilities in the country. He was addressing delegates at the SA Auto Week event hosted at the ICC in Durban.
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We have made significant progress with the Autos Sector this #saautoweek2026 We understand that the sector is transitioning globally and as South Africa, we are very clear that we will not be an idle bystander of the transition. We will play an active part in building beyond 2035
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Today I joined the MKLWV on an elections trail, which paid homage to the silverton trio as well as Cde Benjamin Moloise and last, an address to encourage the troops on the ground on the work they’re doing during the #LGE2026 campaign. #VoteANC
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Parks Tau retweeted
the dtic@the_dticOct 13
Minister Parks Tau has officially opened the SA Auto Week 3-day programme at the ICC in Durban. He reaffirmed government's commitment to transformation, localisation and a move towards new energy vehicles, pointing to these as drivers of growth in the sector.
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I was privileged to officially open the Ministerial Automotive Transformation day at #SAAutoWeek2026, highlighting the importance of growing a transformed supplier base for the sustainability of the industry. Thanks to @WeArenaamsa and the naamsa Dreams Academy.
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We will be engaging in a week of productive and forward looking discussions for our Automotive Industry.
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We had a very successful and engaging discussion in Ormonde yesterday afternoon dealing with issues that community members raised #VoteANC2026 #BuildingBetterCommunities
Parks Tau@TauParksOct 11
Today I am joined by Gauteng PTT member Cde @FasihaHassan in ward 54 Greater JHB region for a community engagement. We are committed to building better communities together. #VoteANC #LGE2026
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Today I am joined by Gauteng PTT member Cde @FasihaHassan in ward 54 Greater JHB region for a community engagement. We are committed to building better communities together. #VoteANC #LGE2026
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We are on the ground in Ward 1, uMhlatuze for a door to door campaign. #LGE2026 #VoteANC2026 #VoteANC
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We have officially launched the National Opt-Out registry. South Africans can finally breathe a sigh of relief and say goodbye to direct marketers that they don’t want to be contacted by, as well as an end to spam and fraudulent calls, SMSes and Emails.
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📢 Tired of unwanted marketing calls and messages? Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau briefed the media on the launch of the National Opt-Out Registry, a free government-administered system to help consumers block unwanted direct marketing calls, SMSes, emails and other electronic communication. Direct marketers are also required to register on the system and cleanse their marketing lists before running direct marketing campaigns. Consumer opt-outs will take effect from May 2027. 🔗Speech 👉🏽 zurl.co/uNFga #GovZAUpdates #ConsumerProtection #OptOutRegistry
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Parks Tau retweeted
the dtic@the_dticOct 7
Launch of the National Opt-Out Registry Minister Tau is briefing members of the media on the National Opt-Out Registry system in Pretoria. The Opt-Out Registry system will allow consumers to pre-emptively block unwanted direct marketing communications.
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We are curbing spam calls and SMSes. Compliance with privacy and consumer legislation is not negotiable.
the dtic@the_dticOct 7
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🤝🌍 Strengthening economic ties, unlocking new opportunities! South Africa and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Business Council, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral trade, investment and business cooperation between the two countries. The MoU was signed on the margins of the Africa Automotive Investment Forum, hosted by Afreximbank in Alamein, Egypt, paving the way for deeper economic partnerships and new opportunities for businesses in both nations. #GovZAUpdates #SAinEgypt #BetterAfricaBetterWorld
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🌍🤝 Africa’s future lies in unity, collaboration and shared ambition! Minister Parks Tau reflects on Africa’s priorities and the importance of working together to unlock investment, strengthen partnerships and drive sustainable economic growth. His remarks follow the successful Africa Automotive Investment Forum in Egypt. #BetterAfricaBetterWorld #GovZAUpdates #SAinEgypt
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We participated in the Africa Automotive Investment Forum, under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Automotive Industry Potential under the AfCFTA.” A key strategic focus was to explore the development of an integrated automotive corridor linking Cape Town to Cairo.
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