S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.11 No.22, June 2 2025
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Wages: Still no settlements in General Goods & Handbags, Footwear
Durban, KZN, SA – There have been no settlements yet in wage negotiations in the General Goods & Handbags and the Footwear Sectors, according to Ilhaam Ryneveld, general secretary of the National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of SA (NBCLI).
She said the council is still waiting for the parties in the General Goods & Handbags Sector to revert.
The Footwear Sector has agreed to meet on Thursday (05 June) to try to reach agreement ahead of arbitration, set for Friday.
The Tanning Sector last year reached a 2-year agreement.
Appointment
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – Steve Pearson has joined Cape Union Mart as GM. He was previously with Retailability for 8 years, where his last role was GM of Edgars Fashion. Prior to that he spent 2 years with Power Fashion, and 10 years with Massdiscounters.
Academic presentations
Saiosh 2025 Health & Safety Conference
Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA – Professor John Smallwood, Professor of Construction Management in the Department of Construction Management at Nelson Mandela University, will be delivering ‘The State of South African Construction Health and Safety’ at the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) 2025 Health and Safety Conference, Cape Town, 15 August 2025.
This presentation will include, among others, the rating of the South African construction industry relative to 250 aspects / parameters in terms of health and safety (H&S).
To register: https://www.saiosh.co.za/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1930893&group=
PASA 13th Biennial Podiatry Congress
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – The 13th Biennial Podiatry Congress will take place at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg from 12 - 14 September. Keynote speakers will share insights on the latest trends, challenges, and future directions in podiatry. Dedicated abstract presentation sessions will highlight pioneering research from industry professionals, complete with opportunities for Q&A and in-depth discussions.
Guest speakers include:
Dr Bruce Williams, a US-based podiatrist who specialises in sports medicine, biomechanics and the use of foot orthotics, with a focus on the use of video analysis and pressure mapping and how they both aid in diagnosis and treatment for foot, ankle and lower extremity issues. He has treated many high-level athletes at both the collegiate and professional levels.
Talysha Reeve, an Australian-based podiatrist and career coach and mentor whose particular area of clinical interest is the assessment and management of complex & chronic musculoskeletal conditions of the lower extremity, with particular focus on their treatment via exercise & movement-based therapies.
In case you missed it!
The May issue of S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine
S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol91 No5 May 2025
IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- Some ideas to stimulate a recovery in local footwear and leather goods manufacturing.
09 Trends
- Boat shoes: Sales finally climbing in the US, but local suppliers say there’s no uptick here.
- Elan-Polo SA launches a sneaker range made largely from recycled materials.
13 Headlines with Tinashe Mandirahwe
- Skechers going private to compete smarter?
15 Evolution
- Swedish retailer wanted to ensure its European suppliers were a better fit than Far East – SGS assessment programme raised standards of a Macedonian supplier.
- Growing trend in the East towards factories staffed entirely by robots – rest of the world ‘being left behind’.
17 Noticeboard
- Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Ramage, formerly of King Tanning and Apeco, had a zest for life.
- Back in the day: Brian Zyster recalls range building by travel in the 1980s and 90s.
Advertisers in this Issue
Arena Trims (02), East Asian Import & Export (04), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (OFC), Haesloop Agencies (06), Kaytex Belts (09), Leather Finishing Products (12), Saddler Belts (10), SAFLEC (07), S&V Calendar (01), S&V Directory (17), Shotland Packaging (14).
They Said It
"I am Graham’s son. He did caution me about working with shoes, but they keep finding me!" - Steve Pearson, the newly appointed General Manager: Cape Union Mart, Cape Union Mart. He has a retail background, but his grandfather and father, and the company they founded and built, Alfred Pearson & Co., better known as Apeco, was one of the most important suppliers to the footwear industry in Southern Africa.
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
New subscribers last week
Glenda van der Westhuizen, Agent for multiple brands, Kaleidoscope, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Sherwin, Business Development, Shotlands Packaging, Durban, South Africa
Birthdays this week
02/06/1946: Freddy Pillay, ?, formerly East Coast Shoes, Chatsworth [closed].
02/06/1947: Anver Carrim, Colam Trading cc t/a Yankees, Rustenburg, N.W. Province, SA.
02/06/1975: Shaun Ganesh, formerly Nikkita Footwear [closed], Durban, KZN, SA.
02/06/1983: Jana van Vuuren, Maraschino Shoes, Pretoria, Gauteng, SA.
03/06/1957: Ada 'Vymie' Vymětal, retired, formerly Rhodesian Bata Shoe Co., Eddels and SA Bureau of Standards, Pretoria, Gauteng, SA.
03/06/1958: Tom Bailey, Bolton Footwear, Great Brak River, W. Cape, SA.
03/06/1963: Annemarie Murray, Simply Chique Boutique, Reitz, Free State, SA.
04/06/1946: Hamish Whyte, Welbourne Shoes, Robertson, W. Cape, SA.
04/06/1956: Romualdo Varela, left SA, formerly Zenda [closed], Pretoria, Gauteng, SA.
04/06/1969: Conrad Kalp, Oh Sole Footwear, Pretoria, Gauteng, SA.
05/06/1929: Hannes Louw, retired, formerly KKI, Mossel Bay, W. Cape, SA.
05/06/1960: Tom Bassage, CC Leather, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA.
06/06/1951: Yusuf Mayet, Come Duze Store, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
06/06/1963: José Leite, SA Polymers & Compounds, Gillitts, KZN, SA.
06/06/1966: Owen Mathers, Max-Cowell, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
06/06/1978: Iain Robertson, Robroy Agencies (Pty) Ltd, Durban, KZN, SA.
07/06/1959: Anton Klopper, Kloppers, Bloemfontein, Free State, SA.
07/06/1984: Clenton Govender, Prisaan Footwear [closed], Pinetown, KZN, SA.
08/06/1955: Brad Lemkus, retired, formerly Hi-Tec, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
08/06/1958: Sandra Young, left the industry, formerly Archilles Engineering [closed]. Benoni.
08/06/1969: Alan Schechter, Jumbo Clothing, East London, E. Cape, SA.
09/06/1957: Willem Fourie, Images, Bloemfontein, Free State, SA.
09/06/1989: Noushard Mahomed Hoosen, Paris Belts, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
In memoriam this week
03/06/2016: Joop de Voest (b. 21/01/1954), Marketing & Planning Consulting Services, De Rust, W. Cape, SA.
04/06/2002: Rex Phillipson (b. 13/4/1917), Picaninni Shoes [closed], Durban, KZN, SA.
06/06/2001: Willem Elbers (b. 09/04/1941), East Cape Tanning [closed]/BASF, Uitenhage, E. Cape, SA.
06/06/2002: Willie Compion (b. 21/10/1929), G&D Shoes [closed], Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
06/06/2013: Willem Lubbe (b.25/01/1925), AP Lubbe & Son [closed], Stellenbosch, W. Cape, SA.
09/06/2002: Howard ‘Snowy’ Vaubell, Crown Footwear, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
09/06/2003: Dr Stanley Shuttleworth (b. 1911), LIRI [closed] founder, Grahamstown, E. Cape, SA.
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Directory entries updated last week
A&L Engravers & Die Sinkers cc, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
Antex cc, Hammarsdale, KZN, SA.
Arena Trims (Pty) Ltd, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
Asprey Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Randburg, Gauteng, SA.
African Leather & Skins (Pty) Ltd, Paarl, W. Cape, SA.
Avalon Job Buyers cc, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
Globe Footwear Distributors (Pty) Ltd, Durban, KZN, SA.
Harry E. Teifel & Associates cc, Simon’s Town, W. Cape, SA.
Saddle Creek / Bark & Hide / Bike Buddies [Saddle Creek Enterprise (Pty) Ltd], Vereeniging, Gauteng, SA.
 
Exchange rates
Note: For previous rates, see HERE
1. SA Rand (ZAR)/Lesotho Loti (LSL)/Namibian Dollar (NAD)/Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
Source: http://www.x-rates.com/calculator/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
CNY ¥ |
| 01/03/2025 |
R19.38 |
R23.50 |
R18.68 |
R 2.56 |
| 08/03/2025 |
R19.73 |
R23.53 |
R18.22 |
R 2.52 |
| 15/03/2025 |
R19.78 |
R23.49 |
R18.16 |
R 2.51 |
| 22/03/2025 |
R19.71 |
R23.54 |
R18.22 |
R 2.51 |
| 29/03/2025 |
R19.88 |
R23.77 |
R18.34 |
R 2.52 |
| 05/04/2025 |
R20.93 |
R24.73 |
R19.10 |
R 2.62 |
| 12/04/2025 |
R21.73 |
R25.03 |
R19.13 |
R 2.62 |
| 18/04/2025 |
R21.44 |
R25.00 |
R18.83 |
R 2.57 |
| 26/04/2025 |
R21.23 |
R24.85 |
R18.65 |
R 2.56 |
| 03/05/2025 |
R20.79 |
R24.42 |
R18.40 |
R 2.53 |
| 10/05/2025 |
R20.47 |
R24.20 |
R18.19 |
R 2.51 |
| 17/05/2025 |
R20.14 |
R23.96 |
R18.04 |
R 2.50 |
| 24/05/2025 |
R20.28 |
R24.12 |
R17.84 |
R 2.48 |
| 02/06/2025 |
R20.42 |
R24.23 |
R17.89 |
R 2.48 |
2. Botswana Pula
Source: http://www.x-rates.com/calculator/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
CNY ¥ |
| 01/03/2025 |
14.29 |
17.32 |
13.77 |
1.89 |
| 08/03/2025 |
14.78 |
17.63 |
13.65 |
1.88 |
| 15/03/2025 |
14.83 |
17.62 |
13.62 |
1.88 |
| 22/03/2025 |
14.74 |
17.60 |
13.62 |
1.87 |
| 29/03/2025 |
14.71 |
17.57 |
13.58 |
1.87 |
| 05/04/2025 |
15.17 |
17.92 |
13.85 |
1.90 |
| 12/04/2025 |
15.78 |
18.18 |
13.90 |
1.90 |
| 18/04/2025 |
15.67 |
18.27 |
13.76 |
1.88 |
| 26/04/2025 |
15.67 |
18.33 |
13.77 |
1.89 |
| 03/05/2025 |
15.39 |
18.08 |
13.62 |
1.87 |
| 10/05/2025 |
15.28 |
18.06 |
13.58 |
1.87 |
| 17/05/2025 |
15.11 |
17.98 |
13.54 |
1.87 |
| 24/05/2025 |
15.34 |
18.26 |
13.49 |
1.87 |
| 02/06/2025 |
15.30 |
18.16 |
13.40 |
1.86 |
3. Malawian Kwacha (MWK) (buying)
Source: https://www.rbm.mw/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
ZAR |
| 01/03/2025 |
1836.44 |
2224.46 |
1717.02 |
95.68 |
| 08/03/2025 |
1912.31 |
2278.93 |
1717.02 |
97.50 |
| 15/03/2025 |
1917.62 |
2286.82 |
1717.02 |
96.82 |
| 22/03/2025 |
1916.03 |
2286.89 |
1717.02 |
97.27 |
| 29/03/2025 |
1907.36 |
2287.95 |
1717.02 |
97.04 |
| 05/04/2025 |
1956.35 |
2309.52 |
1717.02 |
93.40 |
| 12/04/2025 |
2004.45 |
2308.11 |
1717.02 |
91.33 |
| 18/04/2025 |
2009.58 |
2339.94 |
1717.02 |
93.66 |
| 26/04/2025 |
2006.57 |
2351.62 |
1717.02 |
94.02 |
| 03/05/2025 |
2002.68 |
2353.74 |
1717.02 |
96.02 |
| 10/05/2025 |
1988.00 |
2342.77 |
1717.02 |
97.06 |
| 17/05/2025 |
1983.41 |
2357.10 |
1717.02 |
98.16 |
| 24/05/2025 |
2000.56 |
2377.61 |
1717.02 |
98.49 |
| 02/06/2025 |
2017.01 |
2393.35 |
1717.02 |
98.73 |
4. Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) (buying)
Source: https://www.boz.zm/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
ZAR |
| 01/03/2025 |
29.67 |
35.91 |
28.51 |
1.54 |
| 08/03/2025 |
31.07 |
36.95 |
28.59 |
1.57 |
| 15/03/2025 |
31.17 |
37.02 |
28.61 |
1.57 |
| 22/03/2025 |
31.21 |
37.25 |
28.82 |
1.58 |
| 29/03/2025 |
30.80 |
36.95 |
28.55 |
1.57 |
| 05/04/2025 |
30.69 |
36.18 |
27.84 |
1.46 |
| 12/04/2025 |
32.17 |
37.01 |
28.19 |
1.46 |
| 18/04/2025 |
28.42 |
37.65 |
32.29 |
1.51 |
| 26/04/2025 |
31.80 |
37.33 |
28.02 |
1.48 |
| 03/05/2025 |
31.59 |
37.06 |
27.84 |
1.51 |
| 10/05/2025 |
29.81 |
35.19 |
26.47 |
1.45 |
| 17/05/2025 |
30.02 |
35.64 |
26.82 |
1.48 |
| 24/05/2025 |
30.95 |
36.89 |
27.34 |
1.52 |
| 02/06/2025 |
30.13 |
35.83 |
26.59 |
1.48 |
5. Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)
Source: Source: https://www.rbz.co.zw/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US$ |
ZAR |
| 01/03/2025 |
ZIG 27.59 |
ZIG 33.42 |
ZIG 26.56 |
ZIG 0.69 |
| 08/03/2025 |
ZIG 28.79 |
ZIG 34.32 |
ZIG 26.64 |
ZIG 0.68 |
| 15/03/2025 |
ZIG 28.91 |
ZIG 34.51 |
ZIG 26.66 |
ZIG 0.68 |
| 22/03/2025 |
ZIG 28.90 |
ZIG 34.52 |
ZIG 26.70 |
ZIG 0.68 |
| 29/03/2025 |
ZIG 28.85 |
ZIG 34.60 |
ZIG 26.74 |
ZIG 0.68 |
| 05/04/2025 |
ZIG 29.68 |
ZIG 35.06 |
ZIG 26.78 |
ZIG 0.70 |
| 12/04/2025 |
ZIG 30.29 |
ZIG 34.88 |
ZIG 26.81 |
ZIG 0.72 |
| 18/04/2025 |
ZIG 30.44 |
ZIG 35.41 |
ZIG 26.79 |
ZIG 0.71 |
| 26/04/2025 |
ZIG 30.38 |
ZIG 35.62 |
ZIG 26.80 |
ZIG 0.70 |
| 03/05/2025 |
ZIG 30.33 |
ZIG 35.71 |
ZIG 26.81 |
ZIG 0.68 |
| 10/05/2025 |
ZIG 30.11 |
ZIG 35.49 |
ZIG 26.84 |
ZIG 0.68 |
| 17/05/2025 |
ZIG 30.11 |
ZIG 35.79 |
ZIG 26.86 |
ZIG 0.67 |
| 24/05/2025 |
ZIG 30.45 |
ZIG 36.18 |
ZIG 26.89 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 02/06/2025 |
ZIG 30.60 |
ZIG 36.31 |
ZIG 26.92 |
ZIG 0.66 |
Note: For previous rates, see HERE
ABSA Agri Trends: Hides & skins prices
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (30 May 2025) – The current average hide price increased by 0.55% to R2.4742/kg from R2.4607/kg a week ago. The current price is 17.65% lower than the average price a month ago and was 22.9% lower than the average price a year ago. The range of prices reported was as follows: Minimum price: R2.00 Maximum price: R2.96. 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, 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:
Hartenbos Sport, Hengel & Buitelewe, Hartebos. W. Cape, SA. Sports goods retailer.
Hartsgoed, Swellendam, W. Cape, SA. Infants’, children’s and mothers apparel retailer.
THIS WEEK LAST YEAR!
‘Shein products contain high levels of toxic chemicals,’ says South Korea
And more pressure from SAFLIA on SA Government to control Temu, Shein
Trading conditions – in short, not good
Leaving the industry - Froggie Western Cape agent Desmond Swartz
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- Pepkor: Interim results March 2020
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