South Africa 'committed' to footwear and leather

The South African government has included the footwear and leather sectors among the industries to be supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to deputy minister of trade, industry and competition, Fikile Majola, footwear, leather, retail clothing and textiles producers are critical to the country’s economy. He announced that the government will focus on rebuilding manufacturing and expanding capacity, while working towards significantly reducing illegal imports to eliminate unfair competition against local companies. The assistance is said to include adherence to procurement regulations and the ensuring of raw material availability.

Publishing Data

This article was originally published on page 4 of the October 2020 issue of SATRA Bulletin.

Other articles from this issue »

---