Durban – global supply chains are still being restored from the pandemic violations, leaving the world-catching industries in the world with incoming, shortcomings and variable production dynamics.
However, these difficulties for South African clothing, textile, shoe and leather sector (CTFL) have had a valuable opportunity.
Faced with the unpredictability of international supply chains, domestic production and onshoreing has become more than just one option – it is sustainability and durability strategy.
Local is no longer a lexker; Is basic.
2024 Industrial Analysis Confirms that these difficulties increase the leadership of Western South African retailers, which lead to the growing investment in the main south-African retail sales.
By continuing the impact of boosters and shipping costs and timing, localization is not only a good concept – a serious business strategy with measurable effects.
In fact, according to Kyle Baldari, Kwazulu-Natal Clothes and Textile Cluster (KZNCTC), South Africa’s locals in the CTFL sector of South Africa have increased effectively 58% since 2019 – A clear, dimensional sliding that continues to win.
“You often hear about Mr. Price, TFG and Pepkor in the same sentence,” Ballard said.
“But when it comes to driving in the CTFL economy of South Africa, they are united for a common purpose.”
These five leading retailers – Woolworths, Mr. Price Group (Clothing and Sports), TFG and pepkor specialties, retail clothes, weaving, shoes and leather (R-CTFL) are designed to create and create more powerful, more comprehensive value chains.
And this is where the KZNCTC accelerator enters.
Now in the third iTeration, the accelerator in SME is supported by the Economic Development Programs of Economic Development – Market access, improvement and capital investment and capital investment and capital investment, practical and proven platform.
Participating in accelerator is connected directly to these leading retailers looking for strategic suppliers to localize the supply chains, supply suppliers.
Enterprises receive expert support to develop their capabilities and meet customer requirements and open important commercial opportunities.
Nelisiwe Magubane, Software Manager for CTFL Ethekwini Municipality, said: “SME accelerator is a great example for the state-private partnership can affect the ground.
“When the government and industry work together, we create real opportunities for small enterprises to participate in the economy.”
Those in demand – and who should apply
In 2025, applications for the accelerator of KNCTCC are open and retailers participating in this year are looking for suppliers with certain opportunities:
• The outerwear of ladies and men
• Baby clothes
• Legbear and socks
• Leather items and accessories
• OT bag and accessories suppliers
• Technical sports shoes
• Denim
We recommend to apply all small businesses in the CTFL sector:
• a South Africa production work
• 51% or more black
• have R50 million or less turnover
• have CIPC was registered, tax compatibilityor has been operating At least 2 years
• Ready Offer products or services to large retailers and scale your work
Remember, this is not just associated with exposure.
This is due to the establishment of continuous connections that form your business trajector and form the future of local clothing, textile, shoes and skin production in South Africa.
Applications on April 14, 2025 So, if you are ready to grow your job, please apply now:
