A feasibility study published by the Localisation Support Fund has found that, with the right industry development and policy support, South African retailers could source an additional 81 million garments per annum from local garment manufacturers by 2030. The findings indicate that achieving this target could increase local sourcing by 20%, add billions of rand in annual manufacturing output and create up to 34 000 jobs. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

<p>A feasibility study published by the Localisation Support Fund has found that, with the right industry development and policy support, South African retailers could source an additional 81 million garments per annum from local garment manufacturers by 2030. The findings indicate that achieving this target could increase local sourcing by 20%, add billions of rand in annual manufacturing output and create up to 34 000 jobs. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.</p>

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A study by the Localisation Support Fund shows that South African retailers could source an additional 81 million garments per annum from local garment manufacturers