S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.9 No.16, April 17 2023

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IDC commissions project to 'develop strategy for synthetic footwear in SA'

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA - The Industrial Development Corporation of SA Ltd (IDC) awarded a tender to Amanzimtoti-based consultancy Lindon Consulting Corporation (Pty) Ltd to 'develop a national strategy for the synthetic footwear industry in South Africa'.
      The 6-month contract, which will cost around R780 000, started on 01 March and terminates on 31 August.
      The tasks in the service agreement are:
- Conduct an in-depth analysis of the capacity and capacity gap on synthetic footwear in the South African Footwear Industry;
- Conduct a market gap analysis;
- Conduct a value chain analysis;
- Conduct an analysis of the technology gaps in the synthetic footwear manufacturers;
- Conduct and compile a list of synthetic footwear gaps in the sector;
- Assess the industry capacity utilization and capabilities of the industry;
- Assess the 3D manufacturing capacity at Vaal University of Technology (VUT);
- Identify localization opportunities and import/export gaps;
- Develop key action programmes, target, and key performance indicators for addressing identified challenges and exploiting identified opportunities for capacity development; and
- Develop clear, practical, and implementable recommendations on how the national strategy will be implemented. Indication of resources and structures that will be required to implement the strategy (e.g., key government departments, industry players, skills, etc.).

Easter trading results

Theo Koutsoudis, Action Sports
Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA - Easter trading is definitely improving due to all the local sports tournaments. We were fortunate to have had the SA Lifesaving Champs and the Grey Easter Rugby Tournament which definitely brought in numerous out of town visitors.

Greg Bing, A.P. Jones
Fish Hoek, W. Cape, SA - Easter has never been a money-spinner for us. Sometimes it falls in the school holidays and some times it does not. We no longer do school uniforms , which often kept us busy at that time of year. In Cape Town , one year you have bright sunshine in April and the following year we experience an early winter , as we did this Easter. So , numbers are slightly up on last year , but I do not believe that any of this is to do with specific Easter trade.

They Said It

"I'm doing as much as I want and as little as possible." - Pat Coyne, retired, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.

Death notice

Cape Town, W. Cape, SA - Footwear technologist Adrian McElhinney, who retired after a career at companies including Edworks, Millana Shoes, Woolworths and Universal Footwear, died on 12 April, 9 days after his 79th birthday, of cancer. An obituary will follow in the May issue of S&V Footwear & Leather Goods.

New subscribers last week

Riyash, Rubber Incorporated, Johannesburg, South Africa
Pieter J v Rensburg, Bosveld Huide en Velle, Polokwane, South Africa
Jozi Meth, Logico Creative Solutions, Durban, South Africa
Azhar, Sales & Marketing, Lorenzini Clothing Mfrs., Durban, South Africa

Directory entries updated last week

Action Sports, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
African Tusk Clothing & eChef, Sedgefield, W. Cape, SA.
Jenebella Trading, Somerset West, W. Cape, SA.

Got anything you'd like to share?

Do you have any suggestions, comments or experiences about the industry that you'd like to share with the industry? - tony@svmag.co.za

17/04/1948: William James Mail, formerly Norton Wellworth Agencies, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
17/04/1957: Colin Battle, agent, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
17/04/1971: Newald Groenewald, Le Croc Tannery, Brits, N.W. Province, SA.
18/04/1976: Neelan Parumaul, Melton Adhesives, New Germany, KZN, SA.
18/04/1989: Pratiksha Pema, Modern Tailors & Outfitters, Pretoria, Gauteng, SA.
19/04/1946: Mike Pengelly, Trailmix Trading, Durban, KZN, SA.
19/04/2000: Abdul Kader Kader, Kaytex Belts, Pretoria, Gauteng, SA.
20/04/1948: Michael Hoffmann, Max-Cowell, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
20/04/1954: Barry Clayton, Shoe City, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
20/04/1957: Johnny Kleynhans, ConsulTan, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
20/04/1960: Glen Mitchell, Shoprite Checkers, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
20/04/1963: Angie Tootla, The Rose Lady, Stanger/ KwaDukuza, KZN, SA.
21/04/1959: Jirka Vymetal, SAFLIA, Durban, KZN, SA.
21/04/1972: Stanton Pullen, reportedly working in Japan.
22/04/1959: John Comley, Celrose, Stanger, KZN, SA.
22/04/1959: Richard Louw, Quality Store, Ellisras/Lephalale, Limpopo, SA.
22/04/1986: Shaun Moodley, BM Agencies, Durban, KZN, SA.
23/04/1951: Jerry Pillay, Triple S Footwear, Durban, KZN, SA.
23/04/1997: Latasha Singh, Chillisource, Durban, KZN, SA.

17/04/2021: Mike Peterkin (b. 30/08/1945), agent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
18/04/2020: Val Barnes (b. 13/02/1943), retired to the UK, formerly Edcon, Durban, KZN, SA.
19/04/2019: Raymond Manuel (b. 12/06/1963), Kronies (closed), Villani, Barker, Bolton Footwear, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
20/04/2015: Moira Pascall, Economic Shoe Store, Paarl, W. Cape, SA.
21/04/2012: MG Moodley (b. 08/04/1922), MG Shoes/Ballucci Footwear [both closed], Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA.
22/04/2007: Louise Cowie (b.05/06/?), GW Cowie & Co, Durban, KZN, SA.
23/04/2012: Chris van der Merwe (b.05/04/1945), Oasis Tanning, Krugersdorp, Gauteng, SA.

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ABSA Agri Trends: Hides & skins prices

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (13 April 2023) - The current average hide price decreased by 10.4% to R3.39/kg from R3.78/kg a week ago. The current price is 19.4% lower than the average price a month ago and 43.5% lower than the average price a year ago. The range of prices reported was as follows: Minimum price: R3.27 Maximum price: R5.00. Please note: Our methodology weighs the prices we collect according to the number of hides they sell in a month. This is done to make it more representative of the prevailing market price. NB* Hide prices are determined by the average of the RMAA (Red Meat Abattoir Association) and independent companies. - Marlene Louw, senior agricultural economist, and Nkhensani Mashimbyi, agricultural economist, and Zama Sangweni, agricultural economist, Absa group.

Note: For previous prices, see HERE

Have a look at these links

We invite businesses to send us links to websites, Facebook pages and the like which they feel would be of interest to others. The links below are from our database:
Jodam Manufacturers, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA. Promotional goods manufacturer.
Joe Regal Taxidermy, Odendaalsrus, Free State, SA. Taxidermy.

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