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August 2000
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Hosted The Auditor-General of South Africa, Mr. Shaukat Fakie who addressed members, accountants and law professionals
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December 2000
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Produced and presented the Minara Business Sense program on Radio Al’Ansaar.
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December 2000
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Jointly conducted the Albaraka Bank Business Plan Competition with Albaraka Bank aimed at encouraging would-be entrepreneurs.
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February 2001
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Officially invited to and attended the Durban Economic Summit.
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February 2001
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Hosted the Tax Commissioner of SARS, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, who addressed members on the new tax laws and their implementation.
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March 2001
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Hosted the Minister of Economic Affairs of Uganda, Consular General, the Director of Public Investment, Trade Attaché and a delegation of Ugandan businessmen to encourage trade between South Africa & Uganda
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June 2001
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Officially invited to and attended the Africa-Asia Business Forum
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July 2001
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Met with and hosted The Malaysian Palm Oil & Timber Boards
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Sep 2001
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Hosted various international delegates attending the World Racism Conference in Durban
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Nov 2001
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Produced and presented the Minara Business Program on Radio Al’Ansaar
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January 2002
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Hosted Don Mattera , renowned political activist & poet
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February 2002
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Hosted the Minister of Economic Affairs & Tourism – KZN, Mike Mabuyakhulu who addressed members on strategic economic opportunities is the province and invited the Chamber to join his official trade delegations to Holland, Belgium, Poland & France in September 2002 and to China, Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong in November 2002.
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February 2002
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Presented a series of workshops in conjunction with the Department of Labor on Labour Legislation affecting businesses including the OHSA , BCEA & Employment Equity .
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March 2002
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Accompanied The Department of Trade & Industry on an official visit to Oman, Bahrain, Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Protocols of Co-operation were entered into with the Chambers of Commerce of Oman, Bahrain , Sana’a and Jeddah .
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April 2002
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Hosted the Sudanese Foreign Minister, Ambassador to South Africa, Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations and the Economic Council to discuss trade and investment opportunities in Sudan.
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May 2002
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Hosted the Malaysian International Trading Corporation in Durban & Johannesburg. The delegation was on a mission to sell their products in Southern Africa and to buy products from South Africa for the Asean market.
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May 2002
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Led a delegation of South African Food Manufacturers to exhibit at the Jeddah Food Expo from 26 – 30 May 2002
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May 2002
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Met with the Boards of the Makkah Chamber & the Madinah Chamber to establish relationships between South Africa & Saudi Arabia.
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June 2002
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Hosted a delegation of senior South African Members of Parliament
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July 2002
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Hosted a delegation from Kashmir led by the Minister of Finance
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August 2002
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Accredited by the United Nations as full participants in the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
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October 2002
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Led a delegation to Bangkok, Thailand, Indonesia.
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October 2002
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Hosted the Trade Commissioner, of the Kingdom of Oman - Mr Zaher Al Zakwani
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November 2002
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Presented the Business Sense Programme on Radio Al Ansaar
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