Question NW832 to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
02 June 2020 - NW832
Macpherson, Mr DW to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
Whether, given that no logical rationale has been provided to South Africans and businesses for the restriction on the unfettered operation of e-commerce under the risk-adjusted approach and following his statement (details furnished), he can elaborate on (a) what the directions are and (b) by what date the directions will be made public? [
Reply:
Directions on e-Commerce were gazetted on 14 May 2020 (gazette no 43321).
The directions provide clarity on what goods may be transacted and the protocols which must be observed by retailers, courier and delivery services used by e-commerce retailers.
A copy of the Directions may be accessed from the Department’s website.
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