DATE: 21 NOVEMBER 2016

TO: ALL JOURNALISTS AND EDITORS

BUSINESS TO BE CELEBRATED AT 4^th ANNUAL SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIER BUSINESS AWARDS

South African business from across the spectrum will be celebrated at the 4^th annual South African Premier Business Awards that will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 6 December 2016.

The South African Premier Business Awards is a key event on the Department of Trade and Industry’s (the dti) annual calendar.

According to the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies the Awards recognise business excellence and celebrate enterprises that promote the spirit of success and innovation as well as job creation, good business ethics and quality.

“The South African Premier Business Awards enables government to celebrate business from all levels and sectors which are driving the economy forward.  The building and strengthening of an economy is a joint effort between government and business and these Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the efforts of business while encouraging others to begin to play their part to contribute to our national economic imperatives,” says Minister Davies.

Entries have been received for the following categories: Black Industrialists Award, Enterprise Development Support Award, Exporter Award, Investor of the Year Award, Manufacturer Award, Play Your Part Award, Proudly South African Member Award, SMME Award, Women-Owned Business Award and Young Entrepreneur Award.

The South African Premier Business Awards are jointly hosted by the dti, Brand South Africa and Proudly South African.

Media are invited to RSVP to attend the Awards which will be taking as follows:

Date   :           Tuesday 6 December 2016

Time   :           18h00

Venue            :           Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, Johannesburg

RSVPs should be directed to Mamosa Dikeledi via telephone: (012) 394 1680/076 023 4170 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR Tsabeng Nthite on 011 712 5000/076 371 6810 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Enquiries:

Sidwell Medupe-Departmental Spokesperson

Tel: (012) 394 1650

Mobile: 079 492 1774

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Issued by: The Department of Trade and Industry

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