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Rebuilding

South Africa

he shocking events of the unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and
Gauteng earlier this month has been most demoralising
T and damaging.

We lament the damage that has been caused to countless lives
in the middle of a devastating pandemic that we are still trying
to deal with and recover from. The acts of violence and looting
on businesses have dealt a heavy blow to the reconstruction and
recovery of our country. As our wholesale and retail companies
count the losses of the recent weeks’ events, we are concerned
about the impact that this has on skills development in our sector
since these companies open their doors to thousands of young
people who need skills to enter the job market.

The ripple effects of these terrible events not only unfortunate, but
will also will linger for a long time.

We thank you, our stakeholder companies and your employees
for the courage you have demonstrated during this period to
Message from the protect lives and livelihoods. It goes without saying that we wish
you well as you pick up the pieces and rebuild your businesses.
Editor-in-Chief
Your tenacity has been proven time and again, and ensures that,
together, we will weather this storm.

In this issue As we move into August, an important time of honouring the
women of South Africa, we salute the women in the Wholesale
and Retail Sector for their contribution to the ongoing growth and
National skilldevelopment plan outcomes 2
success of this vital part of our country’s lifeline.
Women’s Month 2021 3
Happy Women’s Month, zimbokodo! We celebrate and recognise
W&RSETA/CGCSA partnership 3
the role that you continue to play during the challenging times we
Success story 4 are experiencing as a country.
2021/22 SSP consultations 6
Yours in skills development,
Stakeholder engagement 8
Stakeholder perceptions survey 9 Martha

WholeDiary 9 Manager: Marketing & Communications
Production Team

Martha Shingange - Editor-in-Chief
Rhulani Mavunda – Editor
Desmond Mashao – Production Co-ordinator

Agility
VALUE OF • We are responsive to the ever-changing needs and trends

of industry
THE MONTH • We are demand-driven
• We work with foresight
• We strive to be proactive through leadership

HAPPY WOMEN’S MONTH: 1 – 31 AUGUST 2021

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