CGCSA's response to the African Center for Biosafety on Product GM Labelling and Trade Descriptions
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) is currently engaging with the National Consumer Commissioner (NCC) regarding GM Labelling to seek clarity on this matter. 29 Mar 2012 Read more >>

CGCSA announces new CEO
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa is pleased to announce Gwarega Mangozhe as the new CEO with effect from 1 January 2012. This follows on from the departure of Mncane Mthunzi who left to join Massmart in September 2011. 9 Nov 2011 Read more >>

International speakers lined up to address industry players at Consumer Goods Conference
International speakers from Walmart and the Global GS1 Office have been invited to address some 500 thought leaders in the retail and manufacturing industry at this year's Consumer Goods Council of South Africa Conference, taking place at the Sandton Sun in Johannesburg. Walmart representative, Mr Frank Yiannas, the Vice President of Food Safety from Bentonville, North West of Arkansas in the United States of America has been invited to address pertinent issues pertaining to global food standards and food quality. 2 Sep 2011 Read more >>

Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project
The CGCSA applauded the Gauteng government when they acknowledged public and business's outcry over the tariff finalisation process. 31 Aug 2011 Read more >>

CGCSA to host Annual Conference
The Consumer Goods Council (CGCSA) will hold its Annual Conference on the 6th and 7th of October 2011 at the Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg. This year's conference promises to bring together over 500 delegates from industry experts and thought leaders to top government officials, this year's conference will raise the bar and play a leading role in providing insight into the industry trends and outlook. Mr. Mncane Mthunzi, CGCSA CEO, said: "The 2010 conference was a huge success and we are extremely excited by the caliber and quality of speakers that we have been able to secure for the 2011 conference including top international speakers." 3 Aug 2011 Read more >>

CGCSA announces CEO departure
It is with mixed feelings to notify you that our CEO, Mncane Mthunzi, will be leaving the employment of the CGCSA at the end of August 2011. Mncane will be joining Massmart on the 1st of September 2011, as their Group Supplier Development Executive. 22 Jul 2011 Read more >>