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Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA)

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The Cosmetic Export Council of South Africa (CECOSA) is a Section 21, non-profit organisation and has a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) with the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). CECOSA works in conjunction with the dti and South African Embassies/Economic Offices around the world. The prime objective is to create an exporting environment that will promote increased business for South African Companies and highlight our world-class cosmetic products to the global market.

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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, commonly known as the CSIR, is a world-class African research and development organisation established through an Act of Parliament in 1945.

The CSIR undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. The organisation plays a key role in supporting government’s programmes through directed research that is aligned with the country’s priorities, the organisation’s mandate and its science, engineering and technology competences.

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Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC)

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The Council regulates the occupations of fresh produce, export and livestock agents and maintain and enhance the status and dignity of those occupations and the integrity of persons practicing those occupations, according to Section 9, Agricultural Produce Agents Act, 12 of 1992.

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Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA)

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The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) is an industry association that represents Retail and Manufacturing member companies in a sector that is one of the largest sources of employment in South Africa.

At the core of CGCSA’s purpose lies our vision, which is to become leading Consumer Goods industry platform for advocacy, collaboration and best practice in Africa.

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Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC)

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Registered as an industry association in 2006, the Cape Town Fashion Council (CTFC)’s purpose is to represent, develop, support and grow the Western Cape fashion sector. The CTFC’s vision is for the Western Cape’s fashion design sector to be nationally and globally recognised and desired for its uniqueness and excellence. The Council represents over 900 members including local fashion brands and industry stakeholders within the Clothing and Textiles value chain. The strategic goals of the CTFC are to provide initiatives that develop and support the fashion industry in the Western Cape as well as ensuring that local fashion designers access, maintain and grow their market share.

Key Programmes of the CTFC include a Fashion Industry Development Programme/to Facilitate and Provide Relevant Industry Information and Research/Facilitating Linkages with Key Industry Stakeholders to Invest in Emerging Talent/ Networking and Marketing to Increase Industry Visibility/Advocacy and policy evaluation and development.
The CTFC board was elected by industry stakeholders and it comprises of industry players within the Clothing and Textile value chain; including MediManufacturing, Retail, Education, Labour and Government representatives.

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Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa (BATSETA)

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Batseta is a non-profit organisation, which is focused on the interests of principal officers, trustees and fund fiduciaries within the retirement industry and is managed by its own appointed Board of Directors.
BATSETA is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have three professional designations:

  1. Chartered Principal Executive Officer (CPEO);
  2. Associate Principal Executive Officer (APEO);
  3. Licentiate Trustee (LT)
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Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA)

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The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) is a statutory health body established in terms of the Allied Health Professions Act, 63 of 1982 (the Act) in order to control all allied health professions, which includes AyurvedChinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Phytotherapy, Therapeutic Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Reflexology and Unani-Tibb.
AHPCSA is a statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have twelve professional designations:

  1. Registered Homeopath;
  2. Registered Chiropractor;
  3. Registered Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioner;
  4. Registered Acupuncturist;
  5. Registered Unani Tibb Practitioner;
  6. Registered Phytotherapist;
  7. Registered Naturopath;
  8. Registered Ayurveda Practitioner;
  9. Registered Osteopath;
  10. 10. Registered Therapeutic Aromatherapist;
  11. Registered Therapeutic Reflexologist;
  12. Registered Therapeutic Massage Therapist
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Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE)

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The Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE) is the apex organization of black construction and professional organizations in the country. Established in 2007, one of its main objectives is to engage government and other statutory bodies to influence the drafting and implementation of appropriate legislation in order to create an enabling environment for the black constituency in the building and construction industry.

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