Reports

A new study by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF), Price Benchmarking Study on Steel Lattice Towers used for Power Transmission and Distribution, reveals that South Africa has the potential to compete in steel tower manufacturing if domestic demand is stable and strategic interventions are made.

To enhance the impact of the Retail–Clothing Textile Footwear Leather Master Plan 2030, the LSF supported two projects within the sector, at the Green Thread Manufacturing factory and KARMA Clothing factory.

In support of enhancing the impact of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), the LSF commissioned a study to analyze the local manufacturing capacity and capability for components used in the three main renewable energy technologies namely, Solar PV, Wind and Battery energy storage systems.

In June 2023, The Localisation Support Fund, pursuant to the national effort around securing energy supply initiated a study to understand the local manufacturing capability for components used in the Transmission and Distribution network.

In December 2022, the South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI), on behalf of the local furniture manufacturing industry, made an application to the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) to facilitate the adoption of lean manufacturing principles among a cluster of local furniture manufacturers.

In 2022, the Localisation Support Fund commissioned a study to understand the barriers to market access for local medical devices manufacturers in South Africa.