Was Patel’s laughing stock of a clothing list the proverbial last straw?
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Instead of specifying exactly which sectors of the economy will be allowed to resume operations , the favoured approach seems to be to explicitly prohibit certain types of businesses from trading. This is consistent with the approach promoted by many smart economists, business leaders and columnists in recent weeks, and reinforced by comments made by Ramaphosa at Nedlac consultations this week.
The deeds office has finally reopened , but real estate agents are not yet allowed to operate. See the problem? The gaping loophole that effectively permits the sale of takeaway coffee is another likely unintended effect of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition ‘approach’ to regulation. Construction, manufacturing, retail? Everything is fair game now, with the burden and responsibility on the business to ensure safe operating . Even business travel is allowed – yes, flights.
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