New SAFI Board of Directors for 2024/2025 elected The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) proudly announces the election of its Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 term. The new Board, chosen during SAFI’s recent Annual General Meeting, comprises an esteemed group of professionals who represent the collective voice of the industry’s stakeholders. Their leadership will […]

CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE: South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI) Annual Report 2024 It is my privilege to present the 2024 Annual Report, which reflects a year of collaboration, innovation and resilience within the South African furniture industry. Over the past year, SAFI has made significant strides by driving key initiatives, forging new partnerships and tackling challenges to […]

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 […]

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 […]