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In conversation with Irshaad Kathrada, CEO of the Localisation Support Fund (LSF)

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South Africa’s manufacturing sector sits at a critical crossroads, facing global competition, volatile energy supply, and the urgent need for industrial reform. But there is also a massive opportunity: to localise more production, rebuild value chains, and scale industries that can power jobs and growth.

On this edition of Pivot Point, we’re joined by Irshaad Kathrada, the CEO of the Localisation Support Fund, an organisation created to strengthen local manufacturing and unlock South Africa’s industrial potential.
27 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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