Also known as Katoen SA, Cotton SA was formed in 1998 to represent all role-players in the cotton value chain. It 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 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.