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July 2016 e-Newsletter No 1
Next month marks the first anniversary since Project Khulisa was approved by the Western
Cape Government.
The two departments spearheading the special projects to grow agri-processing – the
Department of Agriculture (DoA) and the Department of Economic Development and
Tourism (DEDAT) – kicked off with their implementation plans at the start of the new financial
year, after a series of consultations with our industry partners. Despite budgetary constraints,
through clearly defined programmes of action and the endeavours of a solid team under
the keen leadership of Dr Dirk Troskie (DoA) and Mr Goodwell Dingaan (DEDAT), we are
sticking to our plans. This newsletter serves as a brief report back to our stakeholders on
our progress toward creating growth and jobs in this important and vibrant sector of our
economy – a more detailed report is also available.
– Khulisa team

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GROWING THE WESTERN CAPE HALAL INDUSTRY KHULISA AGRI-PROCESSING
We are working with the business community to develop IS MADE UP OF THREE
our Halal industry. This is new territory for us. We are STRATEGIC INTENTS
confident this sub-sector has huge potential to create
jobs in our economy, and we have received positive Growing the Western
feedback on our proposed plans. These include: 1 Cape Halal Industry
• Setting up governance structures in the Halal industry
• Optimising Halal certification systems Growing wine and PROVINCIAL OUTLOOK NATIONAL OUTLOOK GLOBAL OUTLOOK GAP HOUSING INVESTOR NARRATIVE SPOT THE OPPORTUNITY PORTFOLIO INSIGHTS KHULISA NEWSLETTER ELECTRIC VEHICLES ENERGY SECURITY LOOKING AT GDP
• Developing a Halal data and measurement system 2 brandy exports to China
• Exploring the creation of a Halal processing hub and Angola
• Promoting SA Halal products in key markets
• Providing SMME and PDI access to the halal value Growing local capacity
chain 3 to produce agri-
• Ensuring skills supply meets demand. processed goods
Key achievements to date include the commissioning
of a feasibility study into a Halal hub to determine
its financial viability, and how many jobs could be
created if it is built. This study is due to be completed by
the end of this financial year. After this, we will consult
with industry on the results, to determine whether there
is appetite to proceed. CONTACT US

We have also commissioned a deep dive study into the We are eager to receive
full Halal value chain to determine additional areas of your feedback and
opportunity, particularly for SMMEs. questions.
We are working closely with the Western Cape Please contact the
Government Skills Game Changer team to devise a team on:
systematic approach to determining the skills needed
by industry to enable growth. We are also working with HelenH@elsenburg.com
skills providers to ensure we can meet this gap.

In the next two months we will kick off our first formal
Halal industry engagements. The body that has been
devised will guide us as we move forward with our Halal
agri-processing initiatives, ensuring that we maximise
on the opportunities we are driving.

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