S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol. 12 No. 38, September 21 2026
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The Converse Controversy
On the left is the original image from the ad campaign, on the right, the cropped and contrast adjusted image being circulated in viral posts intended to fuel the backlash against Converse.
By Jonathan Commons, S&V webmaster
Over the weekend social media exploded with yet another company facing a backlash over accusations of racism for an ad campaign. This time it is Converse, for an ad for the "Stars Align With KARINA" campaign, a global, youth-oriented demographic focused heavily on Gen Z consumers, fashion-forward youth, and the massive international K-pop fanbase.
One of the images used in the campaign is purported by some to include imagery intended to depict a white KKK (Ku Klux Klan) hood alongside a pair of Converse sneakers worn by someone that has been lynched. The woman featured in the controversial campaign image is Karina (whose real name is Yoo Ji-min), a South Korean singer and the leader of the popular K-pop girl group aespa.
She is standing inside a star, projected from above, onto the floor and dressed in a long white skirt and is holding a pair of Converse sneakers. The image made viral by those outraged by the image appears to have been captured and cropped from the original video and had its contrast adjusted to accentuate the brightness of the light hitting her skirt to create the "KKK Hood" while her arm and hand holding the sneakers are darkened to hide the detail and give the impression that the sneakers are on the feet of someone that has been lynched.
Converse has issued an apology and withdrawn the ad campaign from all its channels, some have labelled their reaction knee jerk, unnecessary and pandering to manufactured outrage.
Initial pushback to counter the racism accusation highlighted that Converse's global marketing department is led by Rodney Rambo, an African American who serves as the brand's Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Rambo is a long-time footwear marketing executive who has been with the company since 2012, working his way up through several marketing and general management leadership roles before taking over as global CMO.
However, following the backlash, former Converse CMO Geoff Cottrill released a statement on LinkedIn clarifying that Rambo had actually left his role as Converse's Global CMO several months prior to the campaign's launch and had no involvement in the approval or creation of the controversial imagery.
Currently details regarding the entire controversy are murky, this is clearly an unfolding story, what details emerge during the week ahead remains to be seen.
Manufacturing
Postponement: Today’s synthetic footwear industry engagement
By Zamani Oliphant, executive director, SAFLIA
Durban, KZN, SA – Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately have to postpone the Synthetic Footwear Industry Engagement scheduled for today at the Onomo Hotel.
We sincerely apologise for the short notice and for any inconvenience this may cause, particularly to those who had made arrangements to attend.
We greatly value your interest and willingness to participate in this important engagement. The session remains an important opportunity to better understand the needs, challenges and opportunities facing synthetic footwear manufacturers and to ensure that these are appropriately considered within the ongoing review of the R-CTFL Masterplan 2030.
A new date will be communicated as soon as arrangements have been finalised.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to engaging with you soon.
Buckle and trim manufacturer to close
By Richard Wint, Trimtech
Durban, KZN, SA – We will stop trading end September. We are closing due to a slowdown in our market. My father, Tony, and I started Trimtech in 1991, and we were joined by my uncle, Don Lumley.
Our customer base has shrunk due to closing. We supplied belt makers CMT with belt buckles, trims etc. We tried diversifying several times with limited success.
This year has been our worst, so we decided to finally close.... we tried selling but our lack of activity decided our fate. My father and uncle will retire, and I will pursue other things.
Retail
Queue: Encouraging signs
By Steve Miller, Wild Alice Collection (Pty) Ltd t/a Queue
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – Sales January through to May were encouraging, June to August however were lower than plan. This was due to a very mild winter, and with it a disappointing boot season. Sneakers, loafers and transitional product performed better, which has been an ongoing trend over the past few seasons.
Highlights would be online, which is showing above average growth.
September sales to date are looking positive, and we are expecting a decent season.
Appointment
Boardriders
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – Sean Cockroft has been appointed national sales manager wholesale for Boardriders SA. He was previously with the Ares Group, where he held a similar position for the HeyDude and Crocs brands.
“I grew up in the water,” he said, “so for me, this is like coming home. It’s also exciting to get involved with surf at the start of a golden age for the category. My job is to maximise our opportunities and dominate our field.”
Leather ESG Certification
SLF Certification Scheme receives formal UKAS recognition
By Deborah Taylor, MD, Sustainable Leather Foundation
The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) is delighted to announce that the SLF Certification Scheme has achieved formal recognition by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), following a detailed scheme review.
Recognition marks a major milestone in establishing a route to credible, consistent and independently accredited ESG certification across the global leather value chain.
The UKAS review confirms that the SLF Certification Scheme can be recognised as a conformity assessment scheme against which a Certification Body can seek accreditation. The evaluation considered the Scheme against the requirements of ISO/IEC 17065 and the ISO/IEC 17067 guidelines, together with the relevant European co-operation for accreditation procedure for evaluating conformity assessment schemes. Following the submission and acceptance of further evidence during the evaluation process, the recognised Scheme version is 1.5.
This recognition represents a significant step in SLF's continuing accreditation journey. It provides an independently reviewed framework through which eligible Certification Bodies can seek accreditation to deliver certification against the SLF Scheme, helping to strengthen confidence in the consistency, impartiality and integrity of the certification process.
Sportswear
On enters football
Zurich, Switzerland – Swiss sportswear brand On last week announced its entry into soccer.
Former French international and Arsenal player Thierry Henry was named as director of football, and On said he had been working for the brand “behind the scenes” since late last year.
It has also poached current French international and Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappé from Nike.
“Since launching in 2010, On has grown from a new challenger in running into one of the world’s leading sportswear brands by rethinking performance – from CloudTec to LightSpray – through athlete insight, Swiss engineering, and distinctive design. Now, On is applying that same formula to football: working closely with a highly selective line-up of elite players to rethink product for the demands of the game while bringing a new energy to the culture that surrounds it,” according to a release.
Results
Pepkor: Extracts from voluntary trading and business update for the 10 months ended 31 July 2026
Pep leads the way as Pepkor gains share
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – Group revenue from continuing operations increased by 11.9% to R89.2 billion for the period. Excluding acquisitions, group revenue increased by 7.3%.
Revenue in the comparable period increased by 12.3%, while revenue on a 2-Year CAGR basis increased by 9.7% (excluding acquisitions). Performance in the comparable period benefited from improved product availability in stores and the introduction of the two-pot retirement system, which supported elevated consumer spend and created a demanding base.
Revenue growth by segment
Trading performance Group sales increased by 9.8% and by 5.2% when excluding acquisitions. On a 2-Year CAGR basis, sales increased by 7.1% (excluding acquisitions). Like-for-like sales, which by definition excludes acquisitions, increased by 3.1% (2-Year CAGR: +4.9%) - ahead of the market.
The consumer environment in Southern Africa remained subdued, according to Retailers Liaison Committee (“RLC”) data, indicating sales moving outside the RLC network and lower customer share of wallet spend on clothing, footwear, home and beauty categories. Promotional activity also remained elevated across the market.
Against this backdrop, the group outperformed the market and gained market share, based on July 2026 RLC data, adjusted for acquisitions and brand closures.
Performance was led by PEP, the group’s discount leader. Performance in Ackermans was impacted by negative growth in lay-bys and low levels of RSP inflation. A number of significant merchandise initiatives have been implemented to improve product execution. Speciality performed well relative to the market and the newly acquired Legit business exceeded expectations.
The home furnishings and consumer electronics market remained challenging, however the Lifestyle business delivered a resilient performance, including the non-South African component of the newly acquired OK Furniture business.
Avenida continued to deliver strong trading momentum, while PEP Africa traded well.
In case you missed it!
The September issue of S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine
S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol. 92 No. 09 September 2026
IN THIS ISSUE:
03 National Bargaining Council Centenary
- After a century of often heated debates, the National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry of SA, South Africa’s oldest National Bargaining Council, reflected on the successes of collective bargaining.
- Ilhaam Ryneveld, NBCLI: ‘100 years is far more than a passage of time.’
- Charine Smith, SATEO: ‘The tanning industry doesn’t seek protection from change. We seek your partnership in managing change.’
- Aatiyah Perry, ASAM: ‘Collective bargaining is a contact sport.’
- Noel Whitehead, SAFLIA: ‘Bargaining works through shared commitment.’
- Ashley Benjamin, NULAW: ‘Reflections on 100 years.’
17 Product News
- Grasshoppers turns 60 – Bolton Footwear unveils is biggest range yet for 2027.
- Bashers looks to U.S. DTC market to grow Badger Boot, protect local factory.
21 Marketing
- Dangee Carken: ‘Fashion industry needs the excitement that influencers can bring,’ says MD Robby Stoller.
22 Statistics
- Preliminary trade statistics July 2026.
Advertisers in this Issue
Arena Trims (11), Bolton Footwear/Grasshoppers (02), Bolton Footwear invite (05), East Asian Import & Export (20), eThekwini Leather (08), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (07), Haesloop Agencies (09), iSync Solutions (12), Kaytex Belts (13), Leather Finishing Products (15), Paris Belts (03), Saddler Belts (04), SAFLEC (17), S&V Calendar (01), S&V Directory (10), Shotland Packaging (18).
They Said It
“Can Ambassador Roelf Meyer and his diplomatic envoy bridge the gap between the US and SA?” - A question posed in an interview on Carte Blanche last night. The tone wasn’t very positive. Perhaps the November elections will help.
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Do you have any suggestions, comments or experiences about the industry that you'd like to share with the industry? - tony@svmag.co.za
Birthdays this week
21/09/????: Renate du Rand, Ghia 33 Shoes & Accessories, Knysna, W. Cape, SA.
21/09/1972: Nicholas Gordon, Turbek Trading, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
22/09/1938: Peter Broughton, freelance, formerly Nicole Footwear (closed), Durban, KZN, SA.
22/09/1972: Martin Dedekind, Hlungwana Trading Store, Paulpietersburg, KZN, SA.
23/09/1945: Devan Nayager, Shoe Africa, Durban, KZN, SA.
23/09/1951: Grant Fraser, Claw Boot, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
23/09/1967: Terry Thornton, Terry Thornton Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
24/09/1964: Hester Meijer, Berklee Fashion Clothing, East London, E. Cape, SA.
24/09/1977: Ridwaan Moola, Foot Focus, Durban, KZN, SA.
25/09/1965: Francois Hougaard, Tarzan Shoe Factory (Pty) Ltd, Tulbagh, W. Cape, SA.
25/09/1965: Mahomed Dawood Kaka, Skoen Boetiek, Lichtenburg, N.W. Province, SA.
25/09/1973: Michael Cloete, Resource Fashion Trading, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
25/09/1974: Yousuf M Jadwat, Fast Forward Clothing Co, Bellville, W. Cape, SA.
25/09/1979: Zaid Paruk, City Express Stores, Durban, KZN, SA.
26/09/1934: Siva Pillay, Allateens Bopsi Footwear (closed), Durban, KZN, SA.
26/09/1940: Cedric Novis, emigrated, formerly Bolton Footwear, W. Cape, SA.
26/09/1944: Dick Smyth, designer, Durban, KZN, SA.
26/09/1948: Melt van Niekerk, Checkmate, Secunda, Mpumalanga, SA.
26/09/1958: Skip Bradfield, Skip Bradfield Agencies, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
26/09/1970: Brett Pengelly, Trail Mix Trading, Durban, KZN, SA.
27/09/1943: Rashid Mayet, agent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
27/09/1950: Chan Morar, Modway Shoes, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA.
27/09/1973: Tracy Lopez, Lopez Leathers, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
In memoriam this week
21/09/1997: Ronnie Venter, agent.
22/09/2005: Simon Power (b. 10/07/1950), Mister Mover, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
23/09/2005: Tony Mossop (b. 30/06/1942), Mossop-Western Leathers, Wellington, W. Cape, SA.
24/09/2003: Werner Fehr, agent, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
24/09/2021: Stewart Francks (b. 05/02/1947), retired, formerly Jordan Shoes, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
25/09/2019: Mike Gedye (b. 04/03/1950), Michelle Footwear, Durban, KZN, SA.
26/09/1994: Cinnie Bonthuys, Crown Footwear, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
26/09/2020: Douglas Oates (b. 03/12/1939), Bata and Beier Safety Footwear, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
27/09/2018: Mano Chetty (b. 29/11/1961), formerly PMC Group, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
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.
New subscribers last week
Raliopane Mosiuoa, General Manager, Mos Jon Enterprise Pty Ltd, Kroonstad , South Africa
Siphokazi Zondi, Footwear Administrator, Vaal University of Technology, Gauteng, South Africa
Directory entries updated last week
Association of SA Manufacturers of Luggage, Handbags & General Goods (ASAM), Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
Bader SA (Pty) Ltd (subsidiary of Bader GmbH & Co.), Pretoria, Gauteng, SA.
Fairs & events updated last week – see calendar for details
29-30 September 2027: Freiberg Leather Days, Freiberg, Germany
 
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 ¥ |
| 06/04/2026 |
R19.47 |
R22.31 |
R16.87 |
R 2.45 |
| 11/04/2026 |
R19.26 |
R22.11 |
R16.42 |
R 2.40 |
| 18/04/2026 |
R19.24 |
R22.09 |
R16.41 |
R 2.40 |
| 25/04/2026 |
R19.37 |
R22.36 |
R16.52 |
R 2.41 |
| 02/05/2026 |
R19.51 |
R22.59 |
R16.64 |
R 2.43 |
| 09/05/2026 |
R19.29 |
R22.31 |
R16.37 |
R 2.40 |
| 23/05/2026 |
R19.13 |
R22.15 |
R16.48 |
R 2.42 |
| 30/05/2026 |
R18.92 |
R21.84 |
R16.23 |
R 2.39 |
| 06/06/2026 |
R19.08 |
R22.09 |
R16.56 |
R 2.44 |
| 15/06/2026 |
R18.75 |
R21.70 |
R16.15 |
R 2.39 |
| 20/06/2026 |
R18.88 |
R21.77 |
R16.45 |
R 2.42 |
| 27/06/2026 |
R18.73 |
R21.71 |
R16.44 |
R 2.41 |
| 04/07/2026 |
R18.55 |
R21.66 |
R16.22 |
R 2.39 |
| 11/07/2026 |
R18.70 |
R21.95 |
R16.38 |
R 2.41 |
| 20/07/2026 |
R18.83 |
R22.18 |
R16.47 |
R 2.43 |
| 25/07/2026 |
R19.13 |
R22.41 |
R16.82 |
R 2.48 |
| 01/08/2026 |
R19.06 |
R22.29 |
R16.54 |
R 2.44 |
| 10/08/2026 |
R18.69 |
R21.88 |
R16.19 |
R 2.40 |
| 15/08/2026 |
R18.72 |
R21.90 |
R16.18 |
R 2.40 |
| 22/08/2026 |
R18.69 |
R21.85 |
R16.01 |
R 2.38 |
| 29/08/2026 |
R18.72 |
R21.88 |
R16.16 |
R 2.40 |
| 05/09/2026 |
R18.55 |
R21.58 |
R15.97 |
R 2.37 |
| 12/09/2026 |
R18.68 |
R21.79 |
R16.11 |
R 2.40 |
| 19/09/2026 |
R18.66 |
R21.76 |
R16.25 |
R 2.42 |
2. Botswana Pula
Source: http://www.x-rates.com/calculator/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
CNY ¥ |
| 06/04/2026 |
15.80 |
18.10 |
13.68 |
1.98 |
| 11/04/2026 |
15.76 |
18.10 |
13.44 |
1.97 |
| 18/04/2026 |
15.77 |
18.10 |
13.44 |
1.97 |
| 25/04/2026 |
15.77 |
18.21 |
13.46 |
1.96 |
| 02/05/2026 |
15.83 |
18.34 |
13.50 |
1.97 |
| 09/05/2026 |
15.85 |
18.34 |
13.45 |
1.97 |
| 16/05/2026 |
16.44 |
18.85 |
14.15 |
2.07 |
| 23/05/2026 |
15.71 |
18.19 |
13.53 |
1.99 |
| 30/05/2026 |
15.66 |
18.08 |
13.43 |
1.98 |
| 06/06/2026 |
15.48 |
17.92 |
13.43 |
1.98 |
| 15/06/2026 |
15.53 |
17.98 |
13.38 |
1.98 |
| 20/06/2026 |
15.87 |
18.29 |
13.82 |
2.04 |
| 27/06/2026 |
15.50 |
17.96 |
13.61 |
2.00 |
| 04/07/2026 |
15.44 |
18.02 |
13.50 |
1.99 |
| 11/07/2026 |
15.43 |
18.12 |
13.52 |
1.99 |
| 20/07/2026 |
15.55 |
18.31 |
13.60 |
2.01 |
| 25/07/2026 |
15.65 |
18.34 |
13.76 |
2.03 |
| 01/08/2026 |
15.67 |
18.32 |
13.59 |
2.01 |
| 10/08/2026 |
15.55 |
18.20 |
13.47 |
1.99 |
| 15/08/2026 |
15.56 |
18.20 |
13.45 |
1.99 |
| 22/08/2026 |
15.64 |
18.27 |
13.39 |
1.99 |
| 29/08/2026 |
15.52 |
18.14 |
13.40 |
1.99 |
| 05/09/2026 |
15.55 |
18.09 |
13.38 |
1.99 |
| 12/09/2026 |
16.26 |
18.97 |
14.02 |
2.09 |
| 19/09/2026 |
15.56 |
18.15 |
13.55 |
2.02 |
3. Malawian Kwacha (MWK) (buying)
Source: https://www.rbm.mw/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
ZAR |
| 06/04/2026 |
2038.76 |
2336.05 |
1717.02 |
104.11 |
| 11/04/2026 |
2066.88 |
2372.66 |
1717.02 |
109.75 |
| 18/04/2026 |
2082.97 |
2388.93 |
1717.02 |
107.70 |
| 25/04/2026 |
2065.64 |
2381.15 |
1717.02 |
106.19 |
| 02/05/2026 |
2065.47 |
2384.69 |
1717.02 |
105.12 |
| 09/05/2026 |
2076.25 |
2401.66 |
1717.02 |
107.72 |
| 16/05/2026 |
2058.22 |
2360.63 |
1717.02 |
106.41 |
| 23/05/2026 |
2053.44 |
2374.43 |
1717.02 |
107.42 |
| 30/05/2026 |
2059.63 |
2376.73 |
1717.02 |
109.04 |
| 06/06/2026 |
2053.97 |
2374.25 |
1717.02 |
108.31 |
| 15/06/2026 |
2052.73 |
2376.73 |
1717.02 |
109.44 |
| 20/06/2026 |
2021.96 |
2333.58 |
1717.02 |
107.22 |
| 27/06/2026 |
2011.88 |
2334.81 |
1717.02 |
107.28 |
| 04/07/2026 |
2026.38 |
2365.41 |
1717.02 |
109.25 |
| 11/07/2026 |
2022.49 |
2373.55 |
1717.02 |
108.55 |
| 20/07/2026 |
2022.49 |
2380.27 |
1717.02 |
106.91 |
| 25/07/2026 |
2013.47 |
2355.33 |
1717.02 |
105.48 |
| 01/08/2026 |
2036.11 |
2378.85 |
1717.02 |
107.32 |
| 10/08/2026 |
2042.83 |
2385.39 |
1717.02 |
109.42 |
| 15/08/2026 |
2040.71 |
2387.16 |
1717.02 |
109.17 |
| 22/08/2026 |
2068.47 |
2413.16 |
1717.02 |
110.16 |
| 29/08/2026 |
2059.45 |
2403.26 |
1717.02 |
110.59 |
| 05/09/2026 |
2056.45 |
2394.41 |
1717.02 |
110.75 |
| 12/09/2026 |
2053.44 |
2390.88 |
1717.02 |
109.47 |
| 19/09/2026 |
2030.45 |
2364.35 |
1717.02 |
108.96 |
4. Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) (buying)
Source: https://www.boz.zm/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US $ |
ZAR |
| 06/04/2026 |
22.20 |
25.45 |
19.26 |
1.13 |
| 11/04/2026 |
22.50 |
25.84 |
19.19 |
1.17 |
| 18/04/2026 |
22.54 |
25.85 |
19.04 |
1.17 |
| 25/04/2026 |
22.01 |
25.37 |
18.80 |
1.13 |
| 02/05/2026 |
21.93 |
25.34 |
18.76 |
1.12 |
| 09/05/2026 |
22.38 |
25.89 |
19.00 |
1.16 |
| 16/05/2026 |
21.91 |
25.17 |
18.84 |
1.13 |
| 23/05/2026 |
21.80 |
25.24 |
18.80 |
1.14 |
| 30/05/2026 |
21.38 |
24.68 |
18.36 |
1.13 |
| 06/06/2026 |
20.30 |
23.50 |
17.54 |
1.06 |
| 15/06/2026 |
20.18 |
23.37 |
17.44 |
1.07 |
| 20/06/2026 |
20.51 |
23.66 |
17.89 |
1.09 |
| 27/06/2026 |
20.55 |
23.78 |
17.99 |
1.09 |
| 04/07/2026 |
20.91 |
24.39 |
18.27 |
1.12 |
| 11/07/2026 |
20.63 |
24.23 |
18.06 |
1.10 |
| 20/07/2026 |
20.81 |
24.47 |
18.19 |
1.10 |
| 25/07/2026 |
20.95 |
24.54 |
18.42 |
1.09 |
| 01/08/2026 |
21.50 |
25.14 |
18.75 |
1.12 |
| 10/08/2026 |
21.56 |
25.20 |
18.67 |
1.15 |
| 15/08/2026 |
21.74 |
25.44 |
18.79 |
1.16 |
| 22/08/2026 |
22.05 |
25.75 |
18.87 |
1.17 |
| 29/08/2026 |
22.07 |
25.74 |
18.96 |
1.18 |
| 05/09/2026 |
22.18 |
25.81 |
19.13 |
1.19 |
| 12/09/2026 |
22.42 |
26.13 |
19.32 |
1.19 |
| 19/09/2026 |
22.47 |
26.16 |
19.61 |
1.20 |
5. Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)
Source: Source: https://www.rbz.co.zw/
| |
Euro € |
GBP £ |
US$ |
ZAR |
| 06/04/2026 |
ZIG 29.28 |
ZIG 33.84 |
ZIG 25.37 |
ZIG 0.67 |
| 11/04/2026 |
ZIG 29.41 |
ZIG 33.76 |
ZIG 25.16 |
ZIG 0.65 |
| 18/04/2026 |
Not available on Saturday |
| 25/04/2026 |
ZIG 29.45 |
ZIG 33.95 |
ZIG 25.21 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 02/05/2026 |
ZIG 29.55 |
ZIG 34.12 |
ZIG 25.34 |
ZIG 0.66 |
| 09/05/2026 |
ZIG 29.97 |
ZIG 34.66 |
ZIG 25.76 |
ZIG 0.64 |
| 16/05/2026 |
ZIG 30.05 |
ZIG 34.47 |
ZIG 25.81 |
ZIG 0.64 |
| 23/05/2026 |
ZIG 30.57 |
ZIG 35.35 |
ZIG 26.32 |
ZIG 0.62 |
| 30/05/2026 |
ZIG 31.33 |
ZIG 36.17 |
ZIG 26.91 |
ZIG 0.60 |
| 06/06/2026 |
ZIG 31.11 |
ZIG 35.97 |
ZIG 26.78 |
ZIG 0.60 |
| 15/06/2026 |
ZIG 31.00 |
ZIG 35.90 |
ZIG 26.68 |
ZIG 0.60 |
| 20/06/2026 |
ZIG 30.57 |
ZIG 35.26 |
ZIG 26.77 |
ZIG 0.61 |
| 27/06/2026 |
ZIG 30.52 |
ZIG 35.42 |
ZIG 26.82 |
ZIG 0.61 |
| 04/07/2026 |
ZIG 30.70 |
ZIG 35.85 |
ZIG 26.81 |
ZIG 0.60 |
| 11/07/2026 |
ZIG 30.55 |
ZIG 35.87 |
ZIG 26.71 |
ZIG 0.61 |
| 20/07/2026 |
ZIG 30.64 |
ZIG 36.07 |
ZIG 26.78 |
ZIG 0.61 |
| 25/07/2026 |
ZIG 30.33 |
ZIG 35.48 |
ZIG 26.65 |
ZIG 0.63 |
| 01/08/2026 |
ZIG 30.70 |
ZIG 35.87 |
ZIG 26.68 |
ZIG 0.61 |
| 10/08/2026 |
ZIG 30.65 |
ZIG 35.79 |
ZIG 26.60 |
ZIG 0.61 |
| 15/08/2026 |
ZIG 30.66 |
ZIG 35.86 |
ZIG 26.56 |
ZIG 0.60 |
| 22/08/2026 |
ZIG 31.13 |
ZIG 36.32 |
ZIG 26.62 |
ZIG 0.60 |
| 29/08/2026 |
ZIG 30.85 |
ZIG 36.00 |
ZIG 26.49 |
ZIG 0.60 |
| 05/09/2026 |
ZIG 30.88 |
ZIG 35.94 |
ZIG 26.55 |
ZIG 0.60 |
| 12/09/2026 |
ZIG 30.94 |
ZIG 36.00 |
ZIG 26.65 |
ZIG 1.90 |
| 19/09/2026 |
ZIG 30.59 |
ZIG 35.60 |
ZIG 26.64 |
ZIG 0.60 |
Note: For previous rates, see HERE
ABSA Agri Trends: Hides & skins prices
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (17 September 2026)) - The current average hide price increased by 1.49% to R2.361/kg from R2.326/kg a week ago. The current price is 1.62% higher than the average price a month ago and 1.32% higher than the average price a year ago. The range of prices reported was as follows: Minimum price: R2.25 Maximum price: R3.31. 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. – Jade Smith, agricultural economist, ABSA group. - Jade Smith, 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:
Universal Bag (Pvt) Ltd, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Sport and tog bag manufacturer.
AV Boutique, Keetmanshoop, Namibia. Footwear retailer.
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READ IT HERE - S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.11 No.38, September 22 2025
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Death notice: Robin Scott, founder of the Scott's chain with his brother
READ IT HERE - S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.7 No.38, September 20 2021
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