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NEF invests in Unipro Protective Wear to support localisation
11th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has announced its strategic investment in Unipro Protective Wear, a 100% black youth woman-owned business in South Africa’s clothing and textiles sector. Unipro... 


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Women-centric protective equipment key to safety, comfort
8th November 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Following efforts by the mining industry to cater for the increased employment of women in the industry, women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is taking into account these trends and... 


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PPE innovations showcased at Electra Mining 2024
25th October 2024

Manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for women, Sisi Safety Wear, showcased its innovative range of women’s PPE at Electra Mining Africa 2024, spotlighting its female-fitted... 


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New boots provide high temperature, voltage protection
25th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Safety equipment supplier Dromex continues to meet end-user requirements by providing them with “complete head-to-toe” safety solutions through two new styles in its footwear range – the Dromex... 


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Ill-fitted female PPE risks safety, confidence
25th October 2024

Despite the growing number of women in industries that are traditionally male-dominated, such as mining, construction and manufacturing, one critical challenge is apparent; the lack of inclusive... 


The case for supporting local
The case for supporting local
11th October 2024

By: Karen Keylock - National Retail Services Manager at Nedbank Commercial Banking The world has been a global village for decades. Then came the Covid-19 pandemic, which highlighted the risks and... 


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Master plan supporting clothing, textile businesses
12th September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has highlighted the stories of two companies that operate in the clothing and textile sector to underline the importance of sector master... 


Pilot possibly a template for textiles recycling
Pilot possibly a template for textiles recycling
6th September 2024 By: Halima Frost

The successful completion of a clothing, textile, footwear and leather (CTFL) waste disposal pilot project, managed by national support programme National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa... 


Australia’s nuisance tariffs
30th August 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

I vividly recall a time when the radio held proud place – front and centre – on the dining room table. It was also a time when radio pledges were the order of the day. Pledgers were given the... 


Localisation Support Fund supports local clothing, textiles businesses
21st August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With the local retail-clothing, textile, footwear and leather (R-CTFL) sector accounting for about 14% of South Africa’s manufacturing employment, nonprofit company the Localisation Support Fund... 


FORM FITTING Increased priority needs to be given to women's personal protective equipment to achieve a perfect fit, through features such as a defined waist and hips, thereby enhancing mobility and comfort without compromising protection
Calls for women-specific PPE grow
9th August 2024

The growing number of women entering the traditionally male-dominated mining industry necessitates improved access to gender-appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), reports workplace... 


Seabourne Logistics Partners with MyWalk Project to Transform Hospital Waste into School Shoes, Fostering Sustainability and Social Impact
17th July 2024

Seabourne Logistics, a prominent player in the logistics industry, is proud to announce its collaboration with the MyWalk Project, an initiative aimed at repurposing disposable hospital drip bags,... 


Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
Gauteng Provincial Treasury aims to tackle challenges, boost infrastructure
15th July 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s biggest provincial economy, and the fourth biggest economy in Africa, continues to face significant challenges, including unemployment and a high cost of living. Gauteng’s... 


Five-year multinational project kicks off to advance the circular economy in the textile industry
Five-year multinational project kicks off to advance the circular economy in the textile industry
1st February 2024

“The World Bank estimates that nearly 20% of global wastewater comes from textiles,” said United Nations Industrial Development Organization Project Administrator, Franchesca Beru at an inception... 


Stats SA economic statistics deputy director general Joe de Beer
Economy moves 'sideways' with marginal 0.2% contraction in GDP
5th December 2023 By: Darren Parker

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported a marginal 0.2% contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter, compared with the second quarter, and a contraction of 0.7%... 


Southern African Vinyls Association joins forces on World Clean-Up Day and River Clean-Up Day
Southern African Vinyls Association joins forces on World Clean-Up Day and River Clean-Up Day
13th September 2023

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) is excited to announce its participation and support of the upcoming Clean-Up & Recycle SA week and River Clean-Up Day initiatives. SAVA, the leading... 


GDP records 0.6% growth in Q2, but loadshedding threatens gains
5th September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the second quarter, which North West University Business School Professor Raymond Parsons says is welcoming news. He notes that... 


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Industry bodies unpack importance of continued Agoa access for local automotive industry
1st September 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry bodies unpack importance of continued Agoa access for local automotive industry As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) comes up for potential renewal before its expiry in 2025,... 


South Africa 'missed the boat' on some localisation opportunities, but higher value industries can be pursued
29th August 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The latest research from policy research entity Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) reveals that, for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, exports declined while... 


Reversing our manufacturing decline
6th July 2023

By Pule Pule – Sector Specialist: Manufacturing at the PIC South Africa (SA) needs solutions to pervasive unemployment, inequality and poverty. Regrettably, these have become our triple problem.... 


Proudly SA launches Second Half campaign to encourage local consumption
29th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Membership-based organisation Proudly South African (SA) says it is determined to be part of the solution to the country’s high unemployment rate and, through its new Second Half campaign, show... 


Manufacturing production down 1.1% y/y in March
11th May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Manufacturing production decreased by 1.1% year-on-year in March, with the petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products and ·textiles, clothing, leather and footwear being the largest... 


It’s no longer just men at work - the construction industry needs now to provide women-specific PPE
15th February 2023

By Desiree Hlubi, Brand Manager at Sisi Safety Wear  Notorious for workplace accidents and injuries on the job, construction is a risky business. Between working at heights, operating heavy... 


It’s no longer just men at work - the construction industry needs now to provide women-specific PPE
20th January 2023

By Desiree Hlubi, Brand Manager at Sisi Safety Wear  Notorious for workplace accidents and injuries on the job, construction is a risky business. Between working at heights, operating heavy... 


Truworths to list shares on A2X
28th November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed retail group Truworths International will list its shares for trade on A2X Markets from December 5, and will retain its listings on the JSE and the NSX. Neither of its listings, nor... 


Safety comes first
28th October 2022

Specialist industrial products and services provider INDUSTRI Tools & Equipment offers a comprehensive range of personal protective equipment (PPE), to assist industry in creating a healthy and... 


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Inflation cools slightly to 7.5%
19th October 2022 By: News24Wire

Annual consumer price inflation cooled to 7.5% in September from 7.6% in August, which was slightly better than economists expected. Still, it’s clear that South Africans continue to suffer from... 


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Less than 1% of discarded textiles are recycled back into clothing
27th September 2022 By: Darren Parker

In South Africa, only about 13% of textiles are recycled at all, while less than 1% is recycled back into clothing, environmental services company Pinpoint Sustainability director Nicola Jenkin... 


Interceptor by Hi-Tec
Interceptor by Hi-Tec keeping feet on the ground with their range of safety footwear
15th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Having evolved out of footwear company Hi-Tec Sports, which was founded in 1974 by Frank van Wezel, subsidiary Hi-Tec Work has evolved into Interceptor, which the company says “answers to... 


Foot care in the workplace is more than just appropriate footwear
12th September 2022

By Dr Anette Thompson, Specialist podiatrist at SISI Safety Wear The culture of ‘zero harm’ is about so much more than preventing workplace accidents. Holistically speaking, it’s about nurturing a... 


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Company stresses need for women’s PPE
26th August 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is continuously educating the local market on the need to procure personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for the growing female workforce,... 


Honouring women in industry during Women’s Month starts with addressing the PPE gender gap
23rd August 2022

By Desiree Hlubi, Brand Manager at Sisi Safety Wear The limited availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women is a critical workplace health and safety issue. In addition to... 


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Agriculture sector needs to prepare for incoming carbon tax, ESG guidelines
9th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the world approaches the exceedance of planetary boundaries, the agribusiness sector also needs to do its fair share of adaptation to ensure the sustainability of global food systems. This... 


Business confidence slips in the second quarter, RMB/BER index shows
8th June 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Business Confidence Index (BCI) dropped from 46 to 42 in the second quarter – a similar level to that recorded in the second half of... 


Southern African Vinyls Association takes up proudly South African membership
2nd June 2022

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) is proud to announce that they have taken up membership with the country’s official “Buy Local” campaign, Proudly South African. Proudly SA is... 


Capacity utilisation growth in the South African manufacturing sector being constrained by challenging operating environment – Chief Economist of DCG
5th May 2022

Capacity utilisation in the South African manufacturing sector improving but remains relatively low, with its potential growth being constrained by a challenging operating environment, says Mr... 


Sector expected to grow from ICT trade
18th March 2022

Market research organisation Kenneth Research last month released a report which showed that the petrochemicals and polymers market is anticipated to grow, primarily on the growth in trade of... 


Sisi Safety Wear partners with local NPO to help keep girls in school
17th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Local female Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturer, Sisi Safety Wear, is proud to announce their partnership with a Durban-based Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) that works to keep girls... 


Business confidence has been improving, but Ukraine war may disrupt that
9th March 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)/Bureau for Economic Research Business Confidence Index (BCI) has increased to 46 in the first quarter of this year, after remaining flat at 43 points in the fourth... 


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South Africa's economy grew by 4.6% in 2021 – Stats SA
8th March 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2021 increased by 4.9% in 2021, compared with a contraction of 6.4% in 2020. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) statistician-general Risenga Maluleke... 


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PVC recycling on the rise
4th March 2022 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With a year-on-year increase of 9.5% in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) recycling, the Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) tells Engineering News that additional initiatives can be implemented to... 


PVC recycling increased 9.5% in 2020 - SA Vinyls
3rd February 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry association the Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) has welcomed the plastics recycling report for 2020 released by industry organisation Plastics SA, indicating that the recycling... 


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Unlocking the value of mixed reality in manufacturing
26th January 2022

Johannes Kanis, Cloud and Enterprise Business Group Lead at Microsoft South Africa Mixed reality continues to grow exponentially because of its ability to help businesses and their employees... 


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