Meet SAFI’s New Administrative Manager: A Passion for People and Skills Development SAFI is delighted to formally introduce its new Administrative Manager, Lynn Adonis, a seasoned professional whose career reflects a deep passion for growth, education and empowering others. With a focus on Furniture Qualifications and Skills Development, she plays a pivotal role in aligning […]
Championing Relationships and Innovation in South Africa’s Furniture Industry Tracy Symons, the newly appointed Marketing Manager at the South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI), has extensive experience in operational relationship management, sales and marketing. With over two decades of expertise in cultivating key relationships and driving business growth, Tracy is set to play a crucial role […]
President Ramaphosa Assents to Public Procurement Bill PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ASSENTS TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT BILL President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law legislation that aims to create a single framework that regulates public procurement, including preferential procurement, by all organs of state, with the necessary efficiency, cost-effectiveness and integrity. The President has assented to the Public […]
Pre-registrations for Decorex Joburg 2024 are now open for SAFI members Decorex Joburg is around the corner and SAFI members can now pre-register for free multi-day access! Come and ignite your creativity and showcase the latest trends in décor, manufacturing, design and lifestyle at Decorex Joburg, which is taking place from 1-4 August 2024 at […]
SAFI industry tender bulletin a game changer As part of the recently launched SAFI website, the industry tender bulletin portal will be a game changer as a comprehensive platform where all available government tenders in the industry will be available in one central location. This is critical for members looking to grow and expand their […]
The South Furniture Initiative announces new website. The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) is proud to announce the publishing of its brand-new website today. The new site will showcase stakeholders in the value chain of one of the largest manufacturing industries in South Africa. The online platform boasts new functionalities including an employment portal, business […]
19 August 2022 The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) recently confirmed its continued endorsement of partnerships with key stakeholders to give its members and supporters access to some of the pre-eminent furniture manufacturing and interior design events both locally and internationally. According to Bernadette Isaacs, Managing Director of SAFI, these collaborations and strategic partnerships are […]
5 November 2021 SA Furniture industry poised for growth The local furniture sector is on the cusp of growing into a globally competitive and transformed industry that is on a mission to place locally manufactured and designed furniture into the homes, schools and workplaces of all Africans and beyond. This has been confirmed by all […]
The Chief Director of Agro-processing and Forestry-based industries at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Ms Ncumisa Mcata-Mhlauli has remarked that the Furniture Industry Masterplan has since been submitted to all relevant stakeholders, and that it will arrive at finalisation and implementation in the coming months. Mcata-Mhlauli made this remark during a […]
The 2nd Annual Furniture Sector Forum, presented by the South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) in partnership with Proudly South African, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), Interior Design Professions (IID) and Trend-Forward, will take place on 21 October 2020 at 10:00. According to Bernadette Isaacs, Managing Director of SAFI, the Furniture Sector Forum […]
