S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.11 No.40, October 06 2025
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Tenderers for State footwear and leather goods
Pretoria, Gauteng, SA – Below are the names of the 65 entities that submitted bids for National Treasury: Transversal Contracting bid number RT59-2026 for the supply and delivery of footwear and leather products to the State for the period of 36 months. The bid closing date was 19 September.
Name of bidder/s 1 Allumer Environmental 2 Aludar Est 1984 (Pty) Ltd 3 Asakawu Technologies 4 Bondirite CC 5 Bonram Talent Management Pty Ltd 6 Bookize Supply Corporation CC 7 Bright MM Holdings 8 Cashwear (Pty) Ltd 9 De Solly Trading 10 Dick Whittington Shoes (Pty) Ltd 11 Donga Vuka (Pty) Ltd 12 Dugule (Pty) Ltd 13 Dzimelela Enterprise PVT Ltd 14 Eurosafe Mining and Industrial 15 Fred Footwear 16 Hamisa Safety Equipment 17 Haoleteng Trading (Pty) Ltd 18 Hle and Libs (Pty) Ltd 19 House of Nosi (Pty) Ltd 20 Ikemetse Consulting and Projects (Pty) Ltd 21 Jomenjo Trading Enterprise 22 Jones Security and Projects 23 Kgallo Cleaning and Maintenance 24 La Ponto Trading and Business Solutions Pty Ltd 25 Lacrumbs Trading and Projects 26 Luvholela Business Consultants 27 Macnet Investment 28 Makenzo Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd 29 Masi Workwear (Pty) Ltd 30 Mavenu Consultants (Pty) Ltd 31 Mawewe Trading Solutions 32 Megaphase Trading 380 (Pty) Ltd 33 Mimi Trucking (Pty) Ltd 34 Mizuku General Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd 35 Mkateko Resources 36 Mlungisi and Sons Solutions 37 Mochochonono Group (Pty) Ltd 38 Mohlabe Multi Trade Distribution 39 Mzanzi Group (Pty) Ltd 40 PB Creations 41 Queen of Sheba Textiles and Design (Pty) Ltd t/a QS Safety (Pty) Ltd 42 Ra2s Solutions (Pty) Ltd 43 Right Start Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd 44 Saddler Belts and Leathercraft (Pty) Ltd 45 Senzangakhona Industrial Supplies Property Limited 46 Shali Safety Protection Hub & Projects (Pty) Ltd 47 Sunay Trading 240 48 Sunday Kit Uniform Supplies CC 49 Sunfrica (Pty) Ltd 50 T P Solutions Trading and Construction 51 TGA Group (Pty) Ltd 52 THD Projects (Pty) Ltd 53 The Thelz Heights 54 Thusani Corporate Solutons 55 Tinthlarhi Steel Constructions CC 56 Tselangoe Projects 57 Tshifaro Business Enterprise 58 Tshisimani Holdings (Pty) Ltd 59 Tuscany Manufacturing Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 60 Uhambo Safety Wear and Equipment 61 Unipro Protective Wear (Pty) Ltd 62 Varagon Solutions 63 Versal Resources 64 Virgored Group (Pty) Ltd 65 Yoanda Consulting and Projects
‘What the cowboy boot boom says about America’
Extract from an article in Bloomberg.com on Saturday.
The style statement is also a story about the US search for identity. They’re symbolic of everything the cowboy represents in US culture: freedom, independence, self-reliance, self-assurance.
The idea that there’s a right way to develop the American economy is not so different from the idea that there’s a right way to be American: independent, self-reliant, self-assured. No totem embodies this ideal more than the Marlboro Man-style cowboy — and no item embodies that stereotype better than the cowboy boot. Cowboys tend to become trendy in the US in times of political and social upheaval, which helps explain why today’s deeply divided America is seeing an absolute boom in boot sales. The only trouble with the cowboy as a representation of libertarian ideals, Madison Darbyshire writes, is that it’s almost entirely a myth.
Increased minimum duties application correction
Umhlanga, KZN, SA - In the article headlined ‘Increased minimum duties application – SAFLIA keeps nagging’ in last week’s newsletter, it was stated that: ‘After 4 years of research and negotiation with ITAC, SAFLIA first made the application to cover 27 tariff lines on 29 March this year, and on 02 April asked that the 8 tariff lines covering safety footwear be subject to the R50/pair rate.’
In fact, the original application was made in March 2022, and a refreshed application was made in February this year (2025).
Nike fiscal 2026 first quarter results
Beaverton, Oregon, US (09/30/2025) - Nike reported fiscal 2026 financial results for its first quarter ended 31 August 2025.
- First quarter revenues were $11.7 billion, up 1% on a reported basis compared to the prior year and down 1% on a currency-neutral basis
- NIKE Direct revenues were $4.5 billion, down 4% on a reported basis and down 5% on a currency-neutral basis
- Wholesale revenues were $6.8 billion, up 7% on a reported basis and up 5% on a currency-neutral basis
- Gross margin decreased 320 basis points to 42.2%
- Diluted earnings per share was $0.49
This quarter NIKE drove progress through our Win Now actions in our priority areas of North America, Wholesale, and Running,” said Elliott Hill, President & CEO, NIKE, Inc. “While we’re getting wins under our belt, we still have work ahead to get all sports, geographies, and channels on a similar path as we manage a dynamic operating environment. I’m confident that we have the right focus in Win Now and that our new alignment in the Sport Offense will be the key to maximizing NIKE, Inc.’s complete portfolio over the long-term.”
“I’m encouraged by the momentum we generated in the quarter, but progress will not be linear as dimensions of our business recover on different timelines,” said Matthew Friend, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, NIKE, Inc. “While we navigate several external headwinds, our teams are focused on executing against what we can control.
In case you missed it!
The September issue of S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine
S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol91 No9 September 2025
IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Interview
- Puma: Holding on to its market gains – just – planning more local production, but a declining independent retail sector – MD Luke Barrett-Smith answers our questions.
07 Footwear Education
- In the first of a series, Richard Kushlick explains the difference between the degradation of crepe rubber and PU soles, and how to prevent both.
11 News
- Malawi: Imports and forex issues stifle local leather sector.
- Shoet3ch opens Pinetown office.
- UK trends: M&S autumn ranges.
15 Insights by Tinashe Mandirahwe
- Asia tightens its grip on global footwear, but risks loom.
- Can India’s Uttar Pradesh become the next global footwear hub?
17 Noticeboard
- The Life of Brian: Back in the day: When overseas travel was a real trip. All work and no play would have made me a dull boy, writes Brian Zyster.
- Obituary: Colin Pedlar, Reflex Footwear – whatever he did, he did calmly, thoroughly, and well, by Rudi le Roux.
Advertisers in this Issue
Arena Trims (12), Bolton Footwear (02, 04), East Asian Import & Export (18), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (06), Haesloop Agencies (14), Kaytex Belts (10), Leather Finishing Products (16), Palm Footwear/Trustees (OFC), Saddler Belts (13), SAFLEC (15), S&V Calendar (01), S&V Directory (11), Shotland Packaging (20).
They Said It
"It should be our busiest time, but none of the factories are flying. Quite depressing, really." - Garth Ribbink, of material stockist AG Greenaways (Natal) (Pty) Ltd, Durban, KZN, 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
New subscribers last week
Jan Mayen
Santosh Varekar, Tannery Manager, Zamleather Ltd, Lusaka, Zambia
Thamae, Sales Manager, Royal Adhesives, Johannesburg, South Africa
Riaan Nel, Leather Technologist, Pangeamade South Africa, Nigel, South Africa
Stephanie Gardinal, CEO’s Executive Assistant & Group Corporate Communication Lead, Solevo Group, South Africa
Birthdays this week
06/10/1998: Devan Kriel, Vellie Boutique, Boksburg, Gauteng, SA.
07/10/1969: Gunnar Halbich, Paul Moeller & Co, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
07/10/1969: Jaco van Eeden, Nakara, Windhoek, Namibia.
08/10/1954: Dionne Prinsloo, Allied Agencies, Westville, KZN, SA.
08/10/1943: Willie van Vuuren, Fergom (SA), Southport, KZN, SA.
08/10/1973: Robert O'Connell, Bader SA, Pretoria, Gauteng, SA.
09/10/1946: Yunus Nagdee, agent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
09/10/1948: Ibrahim Shaikh, Hopewell Footwear, Durban, KZN, SA.
09/10/1957: RE Badenhorst, Vrystaat Huide & Velle, Kroonstad, Free State, SA.
09/10/1961: Richard Kushlick, Footwear Education & Training, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
09/10/1971: Phoenix Wang, San Chang Import & Export, Estcourt, KZN, SA.
09/10/1992: Shane Bhima, KRB Safety & Packaging, Midrand, Gauteng, SA.
10/10/1943: Jamloot Bhagwandeen, retired, formerly Dick Whittington Shoes, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA.
10/10/1951: Paul Muir, Pasacojo Marketing, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
10/10/1968: Luke Barrett-Smith, Puma SA, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
10/10/1969: Nicole Benders, Prime Leathers, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
10/10/1971: Ismail Ebrahim, Jumbo Footwear, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA.
11/10/1956: Anita van Wyk, Shoe 4 U, Hartswater, N. Cape, SA.
11/10/1958: Manjula Chetty, retired, formerly Ace Outfitters, Kimberley, N. Cape, SA.
12/10/1946: Siva Pillay, Verora Paints, Chatsworth, Durban, KZN, SA.
12/10/1960: Sam Wu, emigrated, formerly Footech, Ladysmith, KZN, SA.
12/10/1962: Ronell Fromke, Super Shoes, Windhoek, Namibia.
12/10/1966: AM ‘Buddy’ Seedat, Jino’s Clothing, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
12/10/1972: Nagesh Pillai, formerly Gravel Road (closed), Chatsworth, Durban, SA.
In memoriam this week
06/10/2016: Ernie Aaron (b. 21/05/1922), agent, Durban, KZN, SA.
08/10/2011: Johannes (Johan) Antonius Olde-Olthof (b. 11/10/1928), Tarzan Shoe Factory (Pty) Ltd, Tulbagh, W. Cape, SA.
08/10/2017: Michael Piccione (b. 27/03/1963), KMP Footwear, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
09/10/2015: Barry Furber, Furber & Whittle [closed], Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
09/10/2015: Steve Croudace (b. 22/06/1958), Leatherback Footwear, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA.
11/10/1994: Eric Ahlfeldt, Pelco, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
11/10/2012: John Austin Rice (b. 17/06/1938), Courteney Boot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
12/10/2001: Flaviano ‘Fluffy’ Bernardis, (b. 11/12/1944), Andreoli Shoes, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
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Directory entries updated last week
House of Monatic (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, 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 ¥ |
| 05/07/2025 |
R20.70 |
R24.00 |
R17.58 |
R 2.45 |
| 12/07/2025 |
R20.93 |
R24.18 |
R17.90 |
R 2.49 |
| 19/07/2025 |
R20.60 |
R23.78 |
R17.72 |
R 2.46 |
| 28/07/2025 |
R20.82 |
R23.90 |
R17.81 |
R 2.48 |
| 04/08/2025 |
R20.79 |
R23.87 |
R17.98 |
R 2.50 |
| 09/08/2025 |
R20.62 |
R23.85 |
R17.74 |
R 2.49 |
| 17/08/2025 |
R20.59 |
R23.85 |
R17.60 |
R 2.45 |
| 24/08/2025 |
R20.44 |
R23.55 |
R17.43 |
R 2.43 |
| 30/08/2025 |
R20.62 |
R23.83 |
R17.65 |
R 2.47 |
| 06/09/2025 |
R20.59 |
R23.70 |
R17.57 |
R 2.46 |
| 13/09/2025 |
R20.38 |
R23.54 |
R17.37 |
R 2.43 |
| 20/09/2025 |
R20.36 |
R23.38 |
R17.33 |
R 2.43 |
| 27/09/2025 |
R20.30 |
R23.23 |
R17.34 |
R 2.43 |
| 04/10/2025 |
R20.21 |
R23.20 |
R17.22 |
R 2.41 |
2. Botswana Pula
Source: http://www.x-rates.com/calculator/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
CNY ¥ |
| 05/07/2025 |
15.58 |
18.07 |
13.23 |
1.84 |
| 12/07/2025 |
14.77 |
17.07 |
12.64 |
1.76 |
| 19/07/2025 |
16.22 |
18.72 |
13.95 |
1.94 |
| 28/07/2025 |
15.81 |
18.16 |
13.53 |
1.88 |
| 04/08/2025 |
15.75 |
18.09 |
13.62 |
1.89 |
| 09/08/2025 |
16.58 |
19.17 |
14.26 |
1.98 |
| 17/08/2025 |
16.57 |
19.22 |
14.18 |
1.97 |
| 24/08/2025 |
16.89 |
19.45 |
14.40 |
2.01 |
| 30/08/2025 |
16.78 |
19.40 |
14.36 |
2.01 |
| 06/09/2025 |
16.45 |
18.93 |
14.04 |
1.96 |
| 13/09/2025 |
16.67 |
19.26 |
14.21 |
1.99 |
| 20/09/2025 |
16.63 |
19.10 |
14.16 |
1.99 |
| 27/09/2025 |
15.68 |
17.94 |
13.40 |
1.87 |
| 04/10/2025 |
16.58 |
19.03 |
14.12 |
1.98 |
3. Malawian Kwacha (MWK) (buying)
Source: https://www.rbm.mw/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
ZAR |
| 05/07/2025 |
2082.80 |
2416.70 |
1717.02 |
100.70 |
| 12/07/2025 |
2065.11 |
2393.71 |
1717.02 |
99.44 |
| 19/07/2025 |
2054.50 |
2372.84 |
1717.02 |
99.43 |
| 28/07/2025 |
2072.89 |
2372.13 |
1717.02 |
99.60 |
| 04/08/2025 |
2043.89 |
2346.49 |
1717.02 |
98.34 |
| 09/08/2025 |
2059.63 |
2374.43 |
1717.02 |
99.76 |
| 17/08/2025 |
2063.52 |
2395.47 |
1717.02 |
100.69 |
| 24/08/2025 |
2050.79 |
2370.89 |
1717.02 |
99.83 |
| 30/08/2025 |
2062.64 |
2386.46 |
1717.02 |
99.78 |
| 06/09/2025 |
2064.05 |
2381.33 |
1717.02 |
99.85 |
| 13/09/2025 |
2074.13 |
2396.36 |
1717.02 |
101.76 |
| 20/09/2025 |
2082.09 |
2388.75 |
1717.02 |
101.85 |
| 27/09/2025 |
2065.29 |
2361.70 |
1717.02 |
101.40 |
| 04/10/2025 |
2072.36 |
2375.84 |
1717.02 |
102.32 |
4. Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) (buying)
Source: https://www.boz.zm/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
ZAR |
| 05/07/2025 |
28.57 |
33.11 |
24.25 |
1.37 |
| 12/07/2025 |
27.16 |
31.38 |
23.24 |
1.29 |
| 19/07/2025 |
26.77 |
30.91 |
22.95 |
1.29 |
| 28/07/2025 |
27.37 |
31.38 |
23.36 |
1.31 |
| 04/08/2025 |
Website would not open this morning |
| 09/08/2025 |
27.01 |
31.13 |
23.18 |
1.30 |
| 17/08/2025 |
27.13 |
31.48 |
23.21 |
1.31 |
| 24/08/2025 |
26.97 |
31.16 |
23.22 |
1.31 |
| 30/08/2025 |
27.47 |
31.69 |
23.55 |
1.32 |
| 06/09/2025 |
28.03 |
32.32 |
23.87 |
1.36 |
| 13/09/2025 |
27.88 |
32.25 |
23.81 |
1.36 |
| 20/09/2025 |
27.79 |
32.85 |
23.62 |
1.35 |
| 27/09/2025 |
27.79 |
31.82 |
23.77 |
1.36 |
| 04/10/2025 |
27.90 |
31.98 |
23.77 |
1.37 |
5. Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)
Source: Source: https://www.rbz.co.zw/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US$ |
ZAR |
| 05/07/2025 |
ZIG 31.68 |
ZIG 36.78 |
ZIG 26.89 |
ZIG 0.65 |
| 12/07/2025 |
ZIG 31.35 |
ZIG 36.40 |
ZIG 26.83 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 19/07/2025 |
ZIG 31.13 |
ZIG 35.96 |
ZIG 26.80 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 28/07/2025 |
ZIG 31.45 |
ZIG 35.98 |
ZIG 26.79 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 04/08/2025 |
ZIG 31.02 |
ZIG 35.58 |
ZIG 26.79 |
ZIG 0.67 |
| 04/08/2025 |
Website would not open on Saturday |
| 17/08/2025 |
ZIG 31.17 |
ZIG 36.22 |
ZIG 26.78 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 24/08/2025 |
ZIG 30.99 |
ZIG 35.83 |
ZIG 26.75 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 30/08/2025 |
ZIG 31.20 |
ZIG 36.10 |
ZIG 26.75 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 06/09/2025 |
ZIG 31.17 |
ZIG 35.93 |
ZIG 26.71 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 13/09/2025 |
ZIG 31.35 |
ZIG 36.23 |
ZIG 26.72 |
ZIG 0.65 |
| 20/09/2025 |
ZIG 31.28 |
ZIG 35.99 |
ZIG 26.56 |
ZIG 0.65 |
| 27/09/2025 |
ZIG 31.03 |
ZIG 35.48 |
ZIG 26.57 |
ZIG 0.65 |
| 04/10/2025 |
ZIG 31.23 |
ZIG 35.81 |
ZIG 26.65 |
ZIG 0.64 |
Note: For previous rates, see HERE
ABSA Agri Trends: Hides & skins prices
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (26 September 2025) – The current average hide price decreased by 0.21% to R2.322/kg from R2.327/kg a week ago. The current price is 0.34% lower than the average price a month ago and was 17% lower than the average price a year ago. The range of prices reported was as follows: Minimum price: R2.25 Maximum price: R2.81. 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:
Icon, Polokwane, Limpopo, SA. Men’s and women’s apparel retailer.
Ideal Clothiers, Manzini, Eswatini. Men’s and women’s apparel retailer.
THIS WEEK LAST YEAR!
Divine reopens CMT unit destroyed by fire
From cow to shoe to customer: An invitation to anyone in footwear who wants and needs to know more about any aspect of the industry that puts food on their table
Nike reports mixed results for Q1, postpones investor day
READ IT HERE - S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.10 No.41, October 07 2024
THIS WEEK FIVE YEARS AGO!!
Retail
- Botswana
-- Much better, but still behind last year
- Namibia
-- Upsurge in trade
- South Africa
-- AVI merges Green Cross into Spitz
Returning to some sort of normal
'Worst ever trading'
READ IT HERE - S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.6 No.40, Oct 5, 2020
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