Incentives

R25bn package to stimulate growth

South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has unveiled a R25-billion support package over the next six years to boost industrial development, assist entrepreneurs and accelerate job creation in the country.

Billions invested under auto programme

South Africa's Motor Industry Development Programme – set to be replaced by a new programme in 2013 – has facilitated more than R32-billion in investments since 2000, with R4-billion to be invested in 2011, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said at the opening of the 2011 Johannesburg International Motor Show.

R157m in incentives for BPO projects

South Africa has approved grants worth R157.76-million to 10 projects over the next three years under its business process outsourcing incentive scheme, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.