Weaving growth into the economy
ABOUT CTCP
The Clothing & Textiles Competitiveness Programme (CTCP) has been updated, revised and renamed as the Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather Growth Programme (CTFLGP) to ensure better support for the Clothing Textile Footwear Leather (CTFL) sectors through five policy levers of The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic):
- Clothing Textile Footwear Leather Growth Programme (CTFLGP) to boost customised financing and value chain competitiveness;
- Designation of Clothing Textile Footwear Leather under Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Regulation for 100% local contents;
- Retail – Clothing Textile Footwear Leather (R-CTFL) Masterplan 2030;
- Developing and implementing policies for improved growth, competitiveness, new decent jobs and sustainability of the Clothing Textile Footwear Leather industries; and
- Enabling innovation and technology demonstration, value chain strategies as well as the development of relevant skills for the sectors through the various clusters.
The foundation of the CTFLGP came from the dtic’s implementation of the Re-imagining Industrial Strategy (RIS) mandated by manifesto of the 6th administration with ten strategic interventions for CTFL sectors focused on scaling up jobs and growth including implementation value chain integrated R-CTFL “Masterplan” and new policy imperatives to revitalize CTFL sectors such as curbing illicit trade, explore possible trade remedies, greening industry, enhancing exports and accessing regional markets opportunities under Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The CTFLGP is aimed at structurally changing the Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, Leather & Leather Goods manufacturing industries by providing funding assistance for these sectors to invest in competitiveness improvement and growth interventions.
The new Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather Growth Programme (CTFLGP) is being initiated with the introduction of the Working Capital Interest Subsidy (WCIS) in October 2020.
Further CTFLGP initiatives following through CTFL stakeholder consultation are expected to be launched once the new guidelines are approved – the website will be updated as soon as updates are available.
SUCCESS STORIES
Targeted investment and incentives rescue Prilla 2000 from the brink
Anyone associated with the textiles sector in the 1990s would have been justified in believing this industry had been lost to cheap, imported goods. While serious harm has been done,
Innovation, investment spark growth for TFG
As glamourous as the fashion industry appears, it is also a fast-moving, high pressure and demand-driven sector that requires more than a good eye for the next fashion trends. This
Efficiencies place Palm Footwear on the front foot
“The PIP programme allowed us to invest in equipment that really did make us a world class operation,” comments Rajeev Pattundeen, MD of Palm Footwear in Durban. He took over the
Industry newcomer embraced in warm welcome
Setting up shop to manufacture blankets in a competitive market is never going to be easy. Doing so as fairly new entrants to the country, and at a time that
Canvas and Tent turnaround helps them boss their niche
Canvas and Tent is a living example of the benefits of producing quality goods in a market niche. In a sector that could be highly commoditised and open to competition
A heritage retained
‘Kobo ke bophelo’, isiSotho for ‘the blanket is life’, is a Basotho mantra that epitomises the journey and mission of Randfontein blanket maker Aranda Textiles. It lays proud claim to
Durban Overall – a business reinvigorated
The Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather Growth Programme (CTFLGP) has received an overwhelming vote of support from one of its beneficiaries, Durban Overall. The business epitomises the challenges that the
Diversification snaps Klein Karoo out of a rut
An investment in machinery to process crocodile hides into sought-after leather used in fashion accessories has given a new lease of life to Klein Karoo International Leather. “Our facilities have
Dyefin climbs the ladder from marginal to world-class
“I think our factory now is world-class and can compete with any factory anywhere in the world. We have the latest equipment and our people are very well trained.”
Investments drive unprecedented growth for DesLeeMattex
Dave Lorimar is able to look back over the past seven or so years and report strong growth in his business. Phenomenal growth, in fact, that has seen his premium