Textile news from SOUTH AFRICA
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SOUTH AFRICA: Long term Raw Material-Commodity Purchase Contract with India
[Oct 19, 2011] The South African and Indian trade ministers have decided to enter into long term contracts for purchase of raw materials and commodities, and the recently opened office of MMTC in South Africa has been mandated by Shri Anand Sharma to work on this proposal expeditiously.
SOUTH AFRICA: Finished garments show to promote SA-India trade relations
[Feb 25, 2011] To further promote trade relations between South Africa and India, 30 clothing and textile manufacturers from India would show their collections of finished garments and interior décor at the Indian clothing and textile trade show in March.
SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa textile association to argue for lower wages
[Feb 25, 2011] The ReDress Consultancy’s Renato Palmi, who assisted in setting up the new United Clothing and Textiles Association (Ucta), said yesterday that the bargaining council’s plan to phase in the minimum wage was a “big concern”.
SOUTH AFRICA: CTCP launched PI to revitalize clothing and textile sector
[Sep 23, 2010] A new Clothing and Textile Competitiveness Program (CTCP) from South Africa, with a core funding mechanism, “The Production Incentive” (PI) has been launched recently, by the Trade and Industry Minister of South Africa, Mr. Rob Davies.
SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa wool ban might kick local demand
[Aug 28, 2010] A halt to raw wool and mohair exports from South Africa to China might benefit Australian growers of non-mulesed wool if it continued, a South Australian marketer said this week.
SOUTH AFRICA: Tension rises in textile and clothing industry
[Aug 10, 2010] Tension in the textile and clothing industry grew last week when two companies charged with flouting industry wage agreements barred a sheriff of the court from entering their premises.
SOUTH AFRICA: SARS announces new VAT form
[Jun 29, 2010] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a new form for the remittance of Value Added Tax. The VAT 201 form became available on e-filing on Monday.
SOUTH AFRICA: Another S A Textile Group is Shutting Down
MEM [Jan 22, 2010] Another South Africa textile group is going to close down. SA Fine Worsteds, manufacturer of worsted for wool suits among other things. As it is receiving less orders. This closure will leave more than 325 people without jobs.
SOUTH AFRICA: Market Closes Virtually Unchanged
[Jan 26, 2009] Supported by a weaker rand, the market held up fairly well at this week’s sale following last week’s slide and Cape Wools’ Merino indicator closed down a marginal 0,4 at R46,91/kg (clean).
SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa - Wool prices up at year's final sale
[Dec 13, 2008] CAPE Wools said that wool prices were up at its last sale before the Christmas break.