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South Africa

Companies headquartered here, their brands, and selected news about this location.

Companies & brands

2 companies

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National Pride

Main brandsActive Care

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Active Care · Market: South Africa

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Sylko NSP (Clemens)

Main brandsClemens

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Clemens · Market: South Africa

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News about South Africa

Ordered by source date. Undated sources show the WDO publication date.

Oct 15, 2026 · Source date · News report

Western Cape activists seek clearer rules on free adult diaper supplies

GroundUp reports that some wheelchair users in Cape Town say the adult diapers supplied by clinics do not last the month. Provincial and city authorities describe different approaches…

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Jun 23, 2026 · Source date · News report

Leafline interview describes pineapple-leaf fibre processing for reusable hygiene products

A signed interview examines the South African business’s use and processing of pineapple-leaf fibre, including in adult incontinence wear.

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Mar 30, 2026 · Source date · Research publication

Review examines the hidden costs of absorbent hygiene-product waste in the Global South

The literature review includes adult-incontinence products and argues for locally grounded assessment of disposal burdens. Industry funding is disclosed.

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South Africa’s Leafline prepares washable incontinence products for export

South African washable hygiene-products maker Leafline completed the Global Export Passport Programme in February 2026, PE Express reported on March 24. The Bathurst company’s range includes adult incontinence…

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Jan 29, 2026 · Source date · Public authority source

Western Cape parliament records adult-diaper supply concerns at old age homes

A Western Cape parliamentary report records concerns about the supply, size and quality of adult diapers at old age homes. The committee sought a regional breakdown of distribution;…

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Apr 11, 2025 · Source date · Public authority source

South Africa publishes a draft strategy for absorbent hygiene-product waste

South Africa published a draft strategy addressing the design, reuse, control and disposal of absorbent hygiene products for public comment on April 11, 2025. The government index identifies…

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Oct 19, 2026 · WDO published · Public authority source