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SA judge draws distinction between perfect and fair procurement processes09 May 2013
South Africa proposes simplified procurement lawsReforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders. 24 November 2011
SA launches preferential buying rules"We say to foreign companies: You come here and manufacture and you will be eligible for public sector contracts. You come here and bring your goods by boat, you won't," trade minister Rob Davies warns. 12 October 2011
Call for Wal-Mart to spend more with SA suppliersSouth African unions are calling for a five-fold increase to funds the US retailer has pledged to spend with local vendors as part of its Massmart deal. 11 October 2011

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