Minister Parks Tau Announces Appointment of New Spokesperson

Pretoria – The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has officially announced the appointment of Mr Kaamil Alli as the new spokesperson for the Ministry, effective 1 July 2025.

Minister Tau welcomed Mr Alli to the role, praising his leadership experience and academic credentials. “Mr Alli brings a youthful dynamic to the position, having led organisations like the Wits SRC as its Secretary-General and the MSA Union as its President,” said Minister Tau.

A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand with an LLB degree, Mr Alli focused his elective studies on Competition Law, Environmental Law, and International Trade Law—areas directly relevant to the Ministry’s portfolio. He completed his legal training at the Office of the State Attorney, reinforcing his commitment to public service.

“I am confident that he will enrich our relationship with the media, enabling us to strengthen all our efforts in keeping our stakeholders and the South African public informed of all our work,” the Minister added.

Mr Alli’s appointment signals the Ministry’s continued commitment to transparency, accessibility, and proactive communication in advancing South Africa’s trade and industrial policy agenda.