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Board of Directors

The Board of Directors are elected annually by members at the AGM.

This year extensive effort was made to ensure a wider demographic representation which includes people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds as well as from the SME sector. We are also fortunate to have ensured women’s empowerment through the employment of a vice chairlady.

SAFLEC Board of Directors

Paul Theron

Executive Director
Paul Theron
SAFLEC

Chairperson

Chairperson
Sanjay Pattundeen
Caprini Footwear (Pty) Ltd

Adrian Mareee

Adrian Maree
Corrida Shoes (Pty) Ltd

Mahomed Mahomed

Mahomed Mahomed
Willowton Footwear

Mark Gibbings

Mark Gibbings
Apeco (Pty) Ltd

Mike Gedye

Mike Gedye
Michelle Footwear

Chris Paul
Eddels Shoes (Pty) Ltd

Mike Vernon
Dick Whittington Shoes (Pty) Ltd

Silvio Ceriani
Beier Safety Footwear

  • Members

    Suppliers & manufacturers in the industry
    Members

    SAFLEC represents and promotes both suppliers and manufacturers to a total of 122 member companies in the footwear industry. The industry is spread over the major centres in South Africa.

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  • Statistics

    Trade statistics & production statistics
    Statistics

    Currently South Africa exports footwear to various regions in the world, which include Africa, UK, Netherlands, France, USA and Australia. Africa is the major destination region accounting for more than 70% of total exports.

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  • Trade Shows

    Promoting the South African footwear industry
    Trade Shows

    SAFLEC participates in selected trade shows with the view to promoting the products of South African footwear industry. The intention is to expand this activity to include allied industries in neighbouring countries of Africa.

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  • Training Facilitation

    Machinist training & other skills development
    Training Facilitation

    SAFLEC, in conjunction with SAFLIA and the CTFL SETA, is involved in facilitating machinist training and other skills development projects. This activity forms part of the greater strategic plan for the industry.

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  • Manufacturers

    Various international as well as local brands
    Manufacturers

    The footwear industry in South Africa manufactures a wide range of products including safety and protective footwear, men and women's formal and casual footwear, school shoes and many more..

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  • Suppliers

    Components for the footwear industry
    Suppliers

    Various suppliers also manufacture components for the industry such as soles and heels, lining and sock, manufacturing equipment such as plastic lasts, clicking and closing machinery, consumables and the like.

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