The Wheatlands Sportsgrounds was a hive of activity on 12 July as 41 farmworkers from the surrounding area arrived for training.

The public bank of Italy, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), launched their new business matching platform for South African companies in April. As part of the launch, they are hosting a series of themed online events highlighting different sectors.

Farmers lose money if their mohair clip isn’t properly classed, and this is why the farmers must be present during shearing season. The industry faces a huge challenge with a shortage of properly skilled mohair sorters!

The National Agriculture Marketing Council (NAMC) hosted its first section 7 goat committee meeting in Pretoria on Friday, 21 July.

Phil Seal and Daniel Dyson from Seal international were recently in South Africa visiting their mohair buyer, Alice Connacher from Seal and Connacher and to learn more about the South African mohair value chain.

He was launching a very special knitwear product that is made from under 20-micron mohair. This is positioning mohair, a rare fibre on the top of selected mohair yarn collections.

On Thursday 22 June more than a 100 people attended the Beaufort West Angora Goat Day. The well organised event featured mohair classing training and a flock competition.

The 79th annual congress of the South African Mohair Growers’ Association, SAMGA, took place on Thursday, 1 June.

With 81 945 visitors and 823 exhibitors this year, Nampo had a lot to offer the young and old. Close to 200 planes and 75 helicopters landed on NAMPO Park’s runway during the week!!!

We are inspired by Frances’s interesting story as her late father, Clive van Hasselt a legend in the global mohair industry wanted her to work with mohair and to make a difference. Frances never studied in the arts for this career of hers, she studied politics, entrepreneurial studies, and philosophy, yet she has evolved into it. …

Karoo Looms Weavery is a hidden gem that's not to be missed. From spinning and dyeing their own yarns to weaving exquisite floor rugs and tapestries, each step of the production process is carried out by skilled artisans, especially women with decades of experience.

Cape Town based Nathalie Klijn is the founder and CEO of the brand Chommies which originally started as a dog accessory brand, and it is still one today.

The Biodiversity Restoration & Regenerative Land Management Project is a collaboration between the H&M Group and BKB, to support South African farmers on their regenerative journeys.

The launch of the Gauteng Branch of Mohair was an exciting and momentous occasion, filled with hope for the future of mohair farming in the region. The two-day event was a resounding success, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the organizers and the generosity of the sponsors who made it possible.

The Fashion Bridges project is part of a broader effort to promote cultural and economic ties between Italy and South Africa. Italy is known worldwide for its fashion industry, and famous luxury brands.

Discover the Charm of the Prince of Africa Store: Mohair Yarns, Blankets, Socks, Jersey’s, Scarves, Beanies, Mitts, and Handcrafted Treasures.

Prince Albert is a beautiful Karoo town, located a 4-hour drive from both Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, South Africa.

Mohair South Africa is seeking a creative and experienced Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist to join our team at our beautiful mohair headquarters in Port Elizabeth.

The global mohair clip for 2022 was 4.55 million kgs of which South Africa produced 51% and Lesotho produced 16%. Jointly, Southern Africa produced two thirds of the world’s mohair.

Feel the Yarn launched their first ‘Feel the Green’ event during Milan fashion week which was a combination of B2B (spinners meeting their customers), 6 panel discussions, a trend area, and a student fashion installation.