The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competitionm Ms Alexandra Abrahams of the will deliver the keynote address at the KwaZulu-Natal Clothing and Textile Cluster’s (KZNCTC) 20th Anniversary Annual General Meeting, taking place at the Toyota Wessels Institute of Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) in Kloof, Durban on 17 June 2026.
The engagement forms part of Abrahams’ ongoing commitment to supporting economic growth, investment and job creation through a stronger and more competitive manufacturing sector. It also reflects government’s focus on working in partnership with industry to unlock opportunities for local businesses, strengthen value chains and expand employment opportunities.
Abrahams is working with the KZNCTC to use this platform to highlight the role of manufacturing in driving economic growth and creating sustainable jobs, as well as the importance of collaboration between government, industry and regional business ecosystems in building a more competitive economy.
Key themes that Abrahams will highlight strengthening local economic development through competitive manufacturing industries, supporting business growth, investment and export opportunities’ and enhancing productivity, innovation and competitiveness across the sector, amongst others.
The KZNCTC is an industry-led public-private partnership focused on improving the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the clothing, textile, footwear and leather manufacturing sector in KwaZulu-Natal. Over the past two decades, the cluster has worked with retailers, manufacturers, small businesses and public sector partners to support productivity improvements, skills development, supplier growth and industry collaboration.
The anniversary AGM will bring together manufacturers, retailers, industry leaders and sector stakeholders to reflect on the progress achieved over the past 20 years and to explore opportunities to grow the sector’s contribution to investment, employment and economic development.
Abrahams’ participation underscores the importance of the manufacturing sector in supporting the Government of National Unity’s shared priority of growing the economy and creating jobs. It also highlights the value of industry-led partnerships that deliver practical outcomes for businesses, workers and communities.
Members of the media who wish to attend the event should RSVP to Phumzile Kotane on pkotane@thedtic.gov.za or send WhatsApp message on 071 462 8246
Industry stakeholders and invited guests may register to attend via the official event registration platform at this link:
https://bmanalysts.zohobackstage.com/KZNCTCClusterAnnualGeneralMeeting-20thAnniversaryCelebration#/
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