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Gauteng’s new township act in full swing; here’s what’s been done so far

Mathopane Masha, the province’s director for inclusive economy, provides a progress update on Gauteng Township Economic Development Act

Mathopane Masha, the province’s director for inclusive economy, provides a progress update on Gauteng Township Economic Development Act

The Gauteng Township Economic Development Act is in full swing, despite earlier threats to challenge the bill in court. The act, which requires the provincial government to spend 40% of its procurement budget with township-based enterprises, aims to transform townships into fully-fledged commercial zones.

Mathopane Masha, the Gauteng provincial government’s director for inclusive economy, answers some questions about the bill passed unanimously in the Gauteng legislature on May 29. 

Read the original full article at BusinessDay 

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