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TIME TO ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES

Dominic Collett, An opportunity to renew itself for revolution, national minimum before its launch. I look forward
the Chairman of the next challenges ahead of it. wage, health, education, social to reporting on its launch in the
the KwaZulu- Congratulations Mr Cyril grants, corruption and state next edition of Business Sense.
Natal Business Ramaphosa on being elected governance. The KBCC are in Back to our country, the
Chambers Council our president. The State of the support of all these intentions President has called on business KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS
and commit to working to the
W hat a Nation Address highlighted outlined objectives. compact to realise a common CHAMBERS COUNCIL :
to work together in a social
his personal commitment and
dream of a nation at one.
The KBCC are excited to
call for support of the business
Chairman: Dominic Collett
wonderful community to work closely with announce the continued support It is time for business to roll up Secretariat: Charmaine Nundalall
government and labour in a social
for ‘The Entrepeneur’ competition
experience compact aimed at resolving the that assists young small business our sleeves and take advantage of Tel: +27 (0)87 350 6747
to watch plight of the youth in finding to improve their marketing, this time of renewal. To invest, Address: 3rd Floor, The Boulevard,
a State of jobs and assist in stimulating the financial management, strategy, participate and support the 19 Park Lane, Umhlanga Rocks,
the Nation economy. Business supports this vision and mission. This economy of South Africa. 4319, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Address sober and constructive approach programme increases youth job To end below is an extract Email: Dominic.Collett@rhdhv.com
be in working together. It is time opportunity and is a flagship quoted from the State of the
delivered with humility, respect for government, labour, civil project of the KZN Economic Nation Address by President Cyril Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
and solid well thought out society and business to roll up our Council social accord. Ramaphosa:
direction. sleeves and commit to seeing a The KBCC have also embarked “We are a nation at one. We are determined to build a
It was a week of high drama, rejuvenated economy that benefits on creating youth desks We are one people, committed society defined by decency and
integrity, that does not tolerate
but the country has emerged with all South Africans. throughout the province in to work together to find jobs the plunder of public resources,
a sense of elation and pride in The State of the Nation Address collaboration with provincial for our youth; to build factories nor the theft by corporate
a constitution and governance covered South Africa’s economic government. This programme and roads, houses and clinics; to criminals of the hard-earned
structure that allows for change in policy, jobs especially for youth, will provide a gateway for the prepare our children for a world savings of ordinary people.
leadership and offers opportunity stimulating manufacturing, youth to find work and for of change and progress; to build While there are many issues
for renewal. As in business, transformation, infrastructure, prospective employees to find the cities and towns where families on which we may differ, on
succession of leadership ensures mining, small business, land and youth. This programme already may be safe, productive and these fundamental matters, we
new fresh energy and enthusiasm. agriculture, fourth industrial has generated huge interest even content. are at one.” 

CONGRATULATIONS WE WELCOME THE ‘NEW DAWN’

TO PRESIDENT Musa Makhunga, Ethics Government in restoring
confidence and preventing any
President of The
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s
RAMAPHOSA Durban Chamber of commitment to ethical behaviour further investment downgrades.
A sound strategy cannot separate
Commerce
and ethical leadership reaffirms
one from the other and any
the Durban Chamber’s ethical
Ebrahim Patel, President, The recent overhaul and T he practice established by our Code strategy for development must
acknowledge our interdependence
of Ethics.
Minara Chamber of changes in some of the SOEs and reflect strong cooperation
Commerce and government units is a step Manufacturing and collaboration starting with
in the right direction. The focus Durban involvement in the process of
he Minara of addressing corruption in Chamber of The manufacturing sector offers solution formulation.
Chamber of government units and the private Commerce more job creation opportunities
TCommerce sector is welcomed to restore the and than most. It is a key sector in Unemployment
notes the moral compass. Industry Durban and we acknowledge We believe that convening a
recent Government must now welcomes the opportunity to the President’s commitment to Jobs Summit to strategise around
change in the exercise its energies to revitalise comment on the State of the promoting investment within unemployment will indeed be
leadership of the economy, build investor Nation Address 2018. Firstly, this sector. beneficial to the economy. This
our country. confidence, overhaul the health, we join the Republic of South State-Owned Enterprises is in line with the vision of the
We education and basic services Africa in congratulating our The Durban Chamber applauds Chamber to drive programmes
and adopt economic development
congratulate the incoming sectors and address social newly elected President, Cyril the President on the initiatives policies and strategies that lead
President, Cyril Ramaphosa, inequality. Ramaphosa. Our currency has planned to reform the governance to the creation of meaningful,
on his election as President of We assure President Ramaphosa strengthened since the outcome of state-owned entities. These sustainable jobs in both the public
South Africa. and our government of our of the 54th ANC National institutions represent critical state and private sectors. The Durban
elective conference and this
This comes at a time when our continued support in working outlines widespread optimism infrastructure and cannot be left Chamber recommits to deepening
to operate in disarray and fall into
country has been fraught with together to make our country a for his leadership. This is good mismanagement under our watch. our contribution to addressing this
political uncertainty which has better place for all our citizens and news for business. They need to create added value social issue.
negatively impacted business and look forward to engaging with him to the nation and not be a drain Infrastructure
investor confidence and created and his officials on this.  The Durban Chamber has taken on its finances. Healthy state-
instability in social delivery. particular note of the following owned enterprises will help reduce The establishment of a task team
For further information you may contact salient issues highlighted by pressure on the fiscus. to speed up the implementation
We are certain that this now our offices on President Ramaphosa in his of new projects, particularly
brings to closure a difficult time maiden State of the Nation Public- Private Partnerships water projects, health facilities
in our nation’s political journey Tel:+27312081898 Address of 2018 and we and road maintenance is
and allows our government to Tel:+27318111898 welcome the ‘new dawn’ that his The Durban Chamber welcomes remarkable. Infrastructure is a
refocus its attention on service Email: kzn@minara.org.za presidency promises. the opportunity to collaborate, catalyst to economic development.
Website:www.minara.org.za
delivery. as organised business, with ...(Continued page 4)

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