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From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Building Momentum for the Footwear & Leather Industry As we move deeper into 2025, the question isn’t what’s next? — it’s what are we doing now to shape what’s next? South Africa’s footwear and leather industry...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Shaping the Future: Bold Moves for the Footwear & Leather Industry The time for change is now. The South African footwear and leather industry stands at a crossroads—adapt and thrive or risk being left behind....
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj New Year, New Vision: Re-inventing the Footwear & Leather Industry for 2025 As we leave behind the hurdles of 2024, it’s time to embrace 2025 with fresh perspectives and bold innovation. The future is digital, and...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Stepping Forward Together Dear Members…. My oh my!!!! With all our perfect imperfections, challenges and opportunities …. Has this year has tested us and tested us indeed. BUT yes BUT it’s also shown the incredible...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Rise Above, Create Beyond In the face of challenges, our true strength shines. The South African footwear industry has always thrived on creativity, and now more than ever, innovation is our greatest asset. Every...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj October Motivation: Our time to shine In the dynamic landscape of South Africa, our footwear industry shines as a beacon of creativity and resilience. Our shoes not only reflect the richness of our cultural heritage...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj September Motivation: Embrace Change and Innovate! Change is constant—let’s turn it into our advantage. This month, focus on adapting quickly and thinking creatively. Innovation comes from embracing new ideas and...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Inspiration: August is for Unity and Innovation! Let's work together, break barriers, and support one another to reach our goals. Embrace creativity and explore new ideas to stay ahead in our industry. Every...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj June Inspiration: Embrace Your Potential! Reflecting on the past month of June, we continue to focus on unlocking our true potential as we journey into July. Every day brings a new chance to excel and reach new...
From the Desk of ExecutiveDirector, Nerisha Jairaj Dear members, Throughout the month of May, one thought resonated in my mind: To be strong, we must stand together. To survive, we must form an unbreakable human chain and hold onto it for dear life. We need to...