For the better part of a decade, the industry’s Empowerment Trust has been working tirelessly in its efforts to establish black commercial Angora goat farmers within the world’s most prolific mohair producing country.
The aim was is to not only promote black economic empowerment but to increase the supply of this rare natural fibre – one of the most sought-after natural fibres globally.
Mohair production in South Africa comes with great responsibility.
Mohair South Africa was established to assume this responsibility to develop and maintain industry standards in order to ensure ethical and sustainable practices, and provide ongoing support for the South African mohair sector.
Mohair South Africa seeks to advance the mohair industry through international partnerships and alliances to enhance the production and consumption of mohair products. Our aim is to create sustainable demand and profitability for all role players from producer to processor, and from buyer to manufacturer.
The South African Mohair Growers’ Association (SAMGA) is the producer organization that supports and lobbies for Angora Goat farmers. SAMGA is responsible for promoting the production of mohair, and general farming of Angora Goats, whilst continuously negotiating with government and non-government organizations about issues at producer level.
Continue reading →MET aims to contribute to the sustainable supply of South African mohair by establishing emerging farmers in financially viable Angora goat farming operations as well as establishing successful black entrepreneurs and participants throughout the entire mohair value chain. It also seeks to maintain and expand job opportunities for black employees within the operations of the South African mohair industry. The principal objective of the Trust is to provide skills development, support, mentorship and assistance to previously disadvantaged and emerging farmers, with the aim of establishing and managing their own agricultural operations
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