S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol. 4 No. 38, September 25, 2018This Newsletter is sponsored by SAFLIAThe S&V land line numbers, +27 (0)31 209 7505/6, were knocked out in a thunderstorm on Sunday night. Please use my cell number, +27 (0)83 757 4627. Emails are unaffected. Please note: Click on any ad to go to the advertiser’s website
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ABSA forecast 'Rand will strengthen by year end'From Mike Keenan, FX strategist, ABSA
'Millions stolen' from Eckstein fortuneAccording to a report in the Sunday Times on September 16, an accountant stole more than R29 million from the deceased estate and other entities linked to Roy Eckstein, formerly the owner of Jaguar Shoes and Springfield Footwear, who died in 2012.
Chic: IDC bill was R85mCape Town (SA) – The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) invested R85 million in Chic Shoes over 12 years, not R70 million as we have been reporting.
Zimbabwe: Some optimismBulawayo (Zimbabwe) – Footwear and leather goods importer House of Kara thinks it will be feasible to begin manufacturing again.
MovementsGilletts (SA) – Tanning chemical supplier Fredisco Dyes & Chemicals has appointed Matt Schneider as financial director of the company. A CA, he has been with the company for 4 years, and he is the youngest son of managing member Peter Schneider. Durban (SA) – Former Bata Retail women's footwear buyer Natasha Naidoo in August joined the Ideals chain as men's and women's footwear buyer. She was with Bata for 9 years. Midrand (SA) – Nigel Prout, former sales director of Opal Sports, has joined his son Garreth in GL Sports, which specialises in water polo.
![]() Send us the linksAs we update the annual S&V Directory, it is heartening to see the number of businesses - including smaller ones - which have developed electronic portals of one sort or another. As an example, have a look at http://dominionoutfitters.co.za/, the website of Dominion Outfitters, a men's outfitter in Durban's CBD.
They Said It"Tony, I will never do that. It is YOU that is always welcome at our events, no matter how big or small. Just feel free to bring your camera, to keep beside your glass of wine
PASA congress date changeThe dates of the Podiatry Association of SA's 12th biennial congress 2019 have changed from June to August 9-11. - http://www.pasacongress.co.za/
Exchange ratesSource: http://www.x-rates.com/calculator/
24/09/1944: Ron MacNiven, retired, formerly Decofurn, Durban. ![]()
In Memoriam this week24/09/2003: Werner Fehr, agent, Cape Town. Have you let us know about your birthday, or the birthdays of your colleagues? Our readers love this section, so please become part of it. This also applies to the In Memoriam section. Help us remember former colleagues.
ABSA Agri Trends 14/09: Hides & skins pricesThe average hide price over the past week was R4.65/kg green. NB* Hide prices are determined by the average of the RMAA (Red Meat Abattoir Association) and independent companies. The average price for Dorper skins was R30.00, and for Merino skins was R99.36.
For a list of local and international trade fairs covering footwear, leather goods, leather and PPE, visit our website: http://www.svmag.co.za/events.php
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Sales Rep wanted for Western Cape To cover Cape Town, north up to Vredendal, the central Cape to Beaufort West, and the Garden Route to Plettenburg Bay. You will carry the Angels range of ladies' comfort footwear. Position soughtDevrajah 'Teddy' Moodley, former pattern room manager at Froggie and with 31 years experience, seeks a position in footwear manufacturing. He has a vast knowledge in the shoe Industry. - 083 280 6915, moodleyteddy8@gmail.com In need of a boardroom? SAFLEC, situated at 6 Stedman Mews, 128 Jan Hofmeyr Road, Westville, has a boardroom for hire.
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