https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/597.html South Africa news 15 Manufacturing news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/597.html en-us Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:45:30 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/free-state-targets-industrial-revival-with-r120bn-investment-drive-525070a President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced three major investment initiatives worth more than R120bn, aimed at reviving the Free State’s industrial base, expanding manufacturing and creating employment. 1-272536 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-urges-retailers-to-stock-more-african-designer-brands-181626a African fashion designers need greater access to mainstream retail channels if local creativity is to translate into sustainable businesses, according to Stephen Manzini, founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week and president of the South African Fashion Association. 1-272528 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/product-launches-fail-when-brands-diagnose-the-wrong-problem-292137a A product launches and underperforms. The packaging changes. Then the claims, format, formulation or price. The product returns to market, but sales still fail to improve. So another change follows. 1-272420 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/propak-cape-2026-seminar-programme-brings-packaging-industry-insights-to-cape-town-747422a Visitors to Propak Cape 2026 in Cape Town will have the opportunity to hear directly from leading packaging industry specialists when the Institute of Packaging SA hosts a programme of free-to-attend seminars alongside the exhibition later this month. 1-272382 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nedbank-to-boost-20-sustainable-fashion-smes-through-new-accelerator-525210a As part of its Green Economy Social Impact Strategy, Nedbank has launched The Nedbank Fashion Accelerator to support sustainable fashion and design in South Africa. The accelerator will support high-potential, sustainable, and conscious businesses across the fashion and related sectors. 1-272366 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inside-hisenses-atlantis-factory-30-years-of-building-with-purpose-414169a There’s something strange about seeing the products we use every day being made. Walking into Hisense’s Atlantis factory, you’re met with the machinery, production lines and equipment you would expect, but it’s the people, the hands and the minds behind those products that give you a different perspective on what eventually ends up in our homes. 1-272335 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/isuzu-pours-r30m-into-gqeberha-assembly-plant-858503a Isuzu Motors South Africa has invested close to R30m in upgrades at its commercial vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha, aimed at expanding manufacturing capability and improving production efficiency. 1-272339 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/turn-the-spotlight-on-your-brand-070665a #BlackoutFriday | Make this November the blackest Friday ever 1-272267 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/packaging-businesses-under-pressure-turn-to-technology-at-propak-cape-2026-525880a Propak Cape returns to Cape Town from 27-29 October 2026, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest developments across packaging, plastics, printing, labelling and food processing. 1-272096 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/propak-cape-highlights-latest-advances-in-sustainable-plastics-and-recycling-742522a The South African plastics recycling industry continues to make strides in creating a circular economy for plastics. Recent statistics from Plastics SA revealed that plastics recycling increased by 3% in 2025 to 485-thousand tonnes, across the packaging, building, construction, agriculture, mining, automotive and consumer goods sectors. 1-271982 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Manufacturing South Africa