Cotton has been used as a fibre for more than 7000 years! Unlike fossil-based fibres, cotton is sustainable, renewable, biodegradable, and carbon-neutral. It can be used without depleting or damaging the environment, making it an excellent choice as an environmentally friendly fibre throughout its entire product life cycle. New technology, such as insect-resistant and drought-tolerant varieties, continues to reduce the need for pesticides and water. These varieties can improve yields, allowing for more cotton to be grown on the same land, whilst reducing the costs and risks.
Cotton South Africa (Cotton SA) was formed in 1998 to represent all role-players in the cotton value chain. Cotton SA provides the public infrastructure, supporting the cotton industry, raising awareness of critical issues, providing information necessary for decision-making, and facilitating cooperation on matters of shared interest. Cotton SA provides valuable information that is timely and relevant to all sectors of the cotton industry in assessing market conditions and is the official source of statistics on production, trade, consumption stocks and prices.
Cotton SA further acts as an industry forum and an advisory body to various government departments, applying appropriate statutory measures in terms of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and administering them accordingly. Our objective is to generate insights that facilitate growth in the cotton sector to reach its full potential and ultimately contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction.
VISION
The establishment of an international competitive cotton industry that plays a leadership role in the economy and agriculture of Southern Africa and delivers an important contribution to the development of the country.
MISSION
Create and maintain an environment in which the Southern African cotton industry can develop.
Cotton SA’s mandate is to execute and implement the decisions, aligned to its functions stipulated in the Memorandum of Incorporation.
Cotton SA is overseen by a Board of Directors, nominated from across the industry, who share a deep understanding of the entire cotton value chain. The Board consists of representatives from every sub-sector of the industry, ensuring a collaborative approach from farm to fashion.
Chairman of Cotton SA Board
Chairman of Cotton SA EXCO
Rouan Venter
rouan@cottonsa.org.za
Vice-Chairman of Cotton SA Board
Vice-Chairman of Cotton SA EXCO
Representative of Smallholders
Phenias Gumede
Member of Cotton SA Board
Member of Cotton SA EXCO
Vice-Chairman of SACPO EXCO
Gerhard Hartman
gerhard.hartman@sanlam.co.za
Member of Cotton SA Board
Co-opted Member of Cotton SA EXCO
Chairman of SACGA
Johan Maree
wilkotb@gmail.com
Member of Cotton SA Board
Co-opted Member of Cotton SA EXCO
Chairman of SACPO
Jozeph du Plessis
jozephd@locklore.co.za
Representative of Retail, Clothing and Household Textiles
Michael Lawrence
michael@ncrfsa.org
Representative of Spinners
Frank Moffat
frank@prilla.co.za
Member of SACPO EXCO
Hennie Syffert
hennie@seterblanche.com
We place ourselves at the center of the cotton industry. This allows all stakeholders, including producers, farmers, government and labor, to be sufficiently represented. Our programmes and projects are designed for the benefit of every group operating in the industry..
REGISTRATION
In terms of Government Notice No. 1777 of 25 February 2022, all producers, purchasers, processors, importers and exporters of cotton fibre (lint) are required to register with Cotton SA.
RECORD AND RETURNS
In terms of Government Notice No. 1778 of 25 February 2022, purchasers, processors, importers and exporters of cotton fibre (lint) are required to keep records and submit monthly returns to Cotton SA.
LEVY
In terms of Government Notice No. R.1776 of 25 February 2022, ginners must pay a cotton levy on lint produced to Cotton SA.
WHO WE ARE
Cotton has been used as a fibre for more than 7000 years! Unlike fossil-based fibres, cotton is sustainable, renewable, biodegradable, and carbon-neutral. It can be used without depleting or damaging the environment, making it an excellent choice as an environmentally friendly fibre throughout its entire product life cycle. New technology, such as insect-resistant and drought-tolerant varieties, continues to reduce the need for pesticides and water. These varieties can improve yields, allowing for more cotton to be grown on the same land, whilst reducing the costs and risks.
Cotton South Africa (Cotton SA) was formed in 1998 to represent all role-players in the cotton value chain. Cotton SA provides the public infrastructure, supporting the cotton industry, raising awareness of critical issues, providing information necessary for decision-making, and facilitating cooperation on matters of shared interest. Cotton SA provides valuable information that is timely and relevant to all sectors of the cotton industry in assessing market conditions and is the official source of statistics on production, trade, consumption stocks and prices.
Cotton SA further acts as an industry forum and an advisory body to various government departments, applying appropriate statutory measures in terms of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and administering them accordingly. Our objective is to generate insights that facilitate growth in the cotton sector to reach its full potential and ultimately contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction.
VISION
The establishment of an international competitive cotton industry that plays a leadership role in the economy and agriculture of Southern Africa and delivers an important contribution to the development of the country.
MISSION
Cotton SA was created after the Cotton Board was dissolved at the end of 1997 under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996. Cotton SA represents all role-players in the cotton industry. This is a non-profit company that serves as a mouthpiece for the cotton industry. We represent the whole value chain from farm to fabric.
Cotton SA’s mandate is to execute and implement the decisions, aligned to its functions stipulated in the Memorandum of Incorporation.
Chairman of Cotton SA Board
Chairman of Cotton SA EXCO
Rouan Venter
rouan@cottonsa.org.za
Vice-Chairman of Cotton SA Board
Vice-Chairman of Cotton SA EXCO
Representative of Smallholders
Phenias Gumede
Member of Cotton SA Board
Member of Cotton SA EXCO
Vice-Chairman of SACPO EXCO
Gerhard Hartman
gerhard.hartman@sanlam.co.za
Member of Cotton SA Board
Co-opted Member of Cotton SA EXCO
Chairman of SACGA
Johan Maree
wilkotb@gmail.com
Member of Cotton SA Board
Co-opted Member of Cotton SA EXCO
Chairman of SACPO
Jozeph du Plessis
jozephd@locklore.co.za
Representative of Retail, Clothing and Household Textiles
Michael Lawrence
michael@ncrfsa.org
Representative of Spinners
Frank Moffat
frank@prilla.co.za
Representative of Consumers
Tutti Rudman
rudman@gmail.com
Representative of Labour
Themba Khumalo
charity@sactwu.org.za
Co-opted Member
Ina Wilken
ina@finbond.co.za
Member of SACPO EXCO
Hennie Syffert
hennie@seterblanche.com
We place ourselves at the center of the cotton industry. This allows all stakeholders, including producers, farmers, government and labour, to be sufficiently represented.
Our programmes and projects are designed for the benefit of every group operating in the industry.
REGISTRATION
In terms of Government Notice No. 1777 of 25 February 2022, all producers, purchasers, processors, importers and exporters of cotton fibre (lint) are required to register with Cotton SA.
RECORD AND RETURNS
In terms of Government Notice No. 1778 of 25 February 2022, purchasers, processors, importers and exporters of cotton fibre (lint) are required to keep records and submit monthly returns to Cotton SA.
LEVY
In terms of Government Notice No. 1776 of 25 February 2022, ginners must pay a cotton levy on lint produced to Cotton SA.
