Articles & Releases

The Rubik’s cube of legislating the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill

The Rubik’s cube of legislating the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Bill By Abdul Waheed Patel (Managing Director) and Wisahl Jappie (Political and Communications Advisor) Amidst ‘chamber politics’ that has thwarted Parliament’s public perception and credibility, it is presented with a significant opportunity to exhibit its Constitutional powers and functions as the national legislative […]

February 2, 2015
Abdul Waheed Patel,Celebrating 5 Years. Looking Ahead.,ETHICORE Political Lobbying

Celebrating 5 Years. Looking Ahead.

I am elated to share with you that today marks 5 years since ETHICORE was established as the first niche professional political consultancy in Southern Africa. The boom of African democracy and institutions in the face of pressing socio-economic and development imperatives gives rise to unprecedented demands and opportunities. From public policy and assessing political […]

November 11, 2014
Corporate social responsibility,Independent Advisory Panel,MJC,Muslim Judicial Council

ETHICORE supports the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) to appoint an Independent Advisory Panel

As a responsible corporate citizen, ETHICORE is proud to announce that as part of its social responsibility and commitment to society the company will be providing project and technical support to the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) in respect of the MJC’s strategic initiative to establish an Independent Advisory Panel. ETHICORE Managing Director, Abdul Waheed Patel […]

SA Tech start-up to advance eHealth innovation & patient care

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: In the 17 June 2014 State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma recognised the need to contribute to the reduction in mortality rates via the improvement of the quality of care in the public sector. ETHICORE Political Consulting is therefore proud to announce the acquisition of SAFE ID as a […]

February 17, 2014
bio ethanol,biofuels,energy,grain sorghum,Mabele Fuels,President Jacob Zuma,State of the Nation 2014,Zahir Williams

Biofuels a major recognition in 2014 State of the Nation Address

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: President Jacob Zuma’s recognition of South Africa’s emerging biofuels sector in the 2014 State of the Nation Address underscores the relevance of this new industry to the country’s economic growth plans. President Zuma announced that: “Biofuels manufacturers have been selected and have started work.” According to Mabele Fuels Joint Chief […]

February 10, 2014
bio ethanol,biofuels,clean energy,Department of Energy,energy,grain sorghum,Green Economy,Mabele Fuels,State of the Nation 2014,Wisahl Jappie,Zahir Williams

Biofuels regulatory consultation a milestone says Mabele Fuels

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: The conclusion of the public consultative process on the South African Biofuels Regulatory Framework is a significant milestone for Mabele Fuels, a pioneering investor in the local biofuels industry. The Department of Energy recently published the Biofuels Regulatory Framework for stakeholder and public comment by 10 February 2014. According to […]

February 7, 2014
Elections,Elections 2014,Independent Electoral Commission,Presidency,President Jacob Zuma

South Africa 2014 General Elections date announced (7 May 2014)

ETHICORE Political Consulting has noted today, Friday 7 February 2014 the statement by the President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency President Jacob Zuma announcing the much anticipated date of South Africa’s fifth General Elections since the advent of democracy in 1994. Below is the statement released by The Presidency and downloadable here as […]

Task team to look into affordable housing

On Monday, 3 February 2014 ETHICORE Political Consulting client – the Banking Association South Africa held bilateral consultations with the South African Minister of Human Settlements – Ms Connie September, on housing delivery and finance. Below are the statements released by Government following these consultations. Statement by the Government Communications and Information System, 4 February […]

Banking sector and government agree to speed up housing delivery

On Monday, 3 February 2014 ETHICORE Political Consulting client – the Banking Association South Africa held bilateral consultations with the South African Minister of Human Settlements – Ms Connie September, on housing delivery and finance. Below are the statements released by Government following these consultations. Statement by the Department of Human Settlements, 4 February 2014 […]

January 27, 2014
Abdul Waheed Patel,Advocacy,ETHICORE Political Consulting,Ethics,Integrity,Lobbying

Lobbying in South Africa

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: ETHICORE Political Consulting featured in recent media reports about the lobbying proposal by Washington DC based Public Affairs Engagement (PAE) to the pharmaceutical industry on the proposed National Policy on Intellectual Property in South Africa, published by the Department of Trade and Industry. ETHICORE Political Consulting has a duty of care […]