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From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Progress in our industry is not over night, it’s built step by step, through shared knowledge, consistent engagement, and the willingness to show up, both locally and beyond our borders. April reflected this balance,...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Crafted with pride, powered by resilience. South African footwear and leather stride forward with innovation. Together, we walk boldly into a future of global recognition. March has been a productive and encouraging...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Opportunity is here. With courage and creativity, we turn challenges into victories and place South African craftsmanship on the global stage…” Best regards,Nerisha Jairaj Executive Director, SAFLEC Table of Content...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Together we step forward, stronger than before. Crafting excellence, carrying South Africa’s pride to the world. Innovation and resilience guide every stride we take. 2026 is our runway—let us walk it with purpose and...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj December Reflections: Renewal Through Rest, Innovation Through Unity As we close the year and move into our annual shutdown, SAFLEC reflects on the strides made in strengthening South Africa’s footwear, leather goods,...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj October Reflections: Empowering Growth Through Knowledge and Collaboration As we move into October, SAFLEC continues to champion the spirit of progress, innovation, and shared learning within South Africa’s footwear,...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj September Reflections: Strengthening Connections, Driving Global Growth As we continue to build global visibility and competitiveness for the South African footwear, leather goods, and handbag industry, September was...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj August Reflections: Action in Motion August was a month of visible acceleration—where ideas moved from blueprint to bold execution. Across our sector, we witnessed the power of aligned action: manufacturers refining...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj July was a month of strategic quiet—where purposeful planning paved the way for future impact. Behind closed doors, partnerships deepened, and innovation took root across our export corridors. We’re not just...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj June 2025 has been a month of building momentum—brick by brick, workshop by workshop, handshake by handshake. We’ve seen our industry step confidently into global arenas while reinforcing our expertise at home....