Durban, SA – Bata SA has appointed John Harman as its new company manager. We hope to publish more details shortly.

In a surprise move, former marketing manager Alex Gordon, who left last year to join Novita, has returned to the company in a similar position.

Durban, SA – The business rescue practitioners handling Sutherland Tannery (Pty) Ltd will have further meetings – later this week and next week – with 2 of a number of parties interested in taking over the business, Neil Button of Stowell & Co. said today.
    He said he hoped they would put in written offers by their deadline of January 21. No decision is expected before January 24.

Durban, SA – SARS is to meet with the Southern African Footwear & Leather Industries Association (SAFLIA) on January 23 to discuss issues around footwear imports (Risk Rules), according to executive director Jirka Vymetal.
Jannie Kriel of IS Training, who trains Customs staff on SAFLIA’s behalf, will also attend the meeting.  – [+27 (0)800 723542, jirka@saflia.co.za]