Localisation has become one of South Africa’s favourite economic buzzwords. It appears in policy documents, industry master plans and conference speeches. Yet for many manufacturers, the reality on the factory floor tells a different story.…
South Africa’s furniture industry is grappling with a surge of undervalued imports that distort market pricing and undermine fair competition. These imports are often declared under incorrect Harmonised System (HS) tariff codes, which mask the…
The new South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) website includes an industry tender bulletin portal that lists all government tenders related to the industry in a central location. This is critical for members looking to grow…
The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) has redesigned its website with new functionalities, including an employment portal, business directory, and tender bulletin in an easily navigable and accessible format. A significant change is that membership…
As a South African entrepreneur looking to expand your woodworking business, you might wonder about the best options for high-quality machinery. Guangzhou KDT Machinery Co (KDT) is a leading manufacturer of woodworking machinery that has…
Third-year interior design student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), Banele Mthethwa, won first prize in the tenth annual SA Furniture Design Competition. Mthethwa was announced as the winner in the student category at…
Cabinet Vision is a world-leading cabinet design-to-manufacturing software solution that makes it easy for woodworking, furniture, kitchen, shopfitting and case-goods companies of all sizes to fully automate and integrate their design and manufacturing processes. Read…
The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) is restructuring to remain sustainable and continue delivering on its mandate. SAFI is the national organisation representing furniture, bedding, shopfitting and kitchen manufacturers. Through its working chambers it is…
The judging panel for this year’s PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative is evaluating submissions received from third-year architecture and interior design students from 19 institutions around the country. The competition highlights the work of up-and-coming…
Nairobi City County government has laid the groundwork for the country’s first wood furniture industry industrial park. The development will create jobs while assisting in constructing affordable housing units in Nairobi by manufacturing quality, standardised…
