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Press Release
Transformation | 12 March 2026

SAFCOL Achieves Level 1 B-BBEE Status

SAFCOL has been recognised with the highest possible B-BBEE rating, reflecting its commitment to transformation, supplier development and inclusive growth.

Forestry industry indaba
Event
Industry | 02 April 2026

Forestry Industry Indaba 2026

SAFCOL hosts industry leaders, government partners and academic researchers to chart the future of South Africa's commercial forestry sector.

SAFCOL CEO
Speech
Leadership | 18 April 2026

SAFCOL CEO Address at Conference

Reflections on the role of state-owned forestry in South Africa's just energy transition and rural livelihoods agenda.

Training programme expansion
Skills
Skills | 22 April 2026

SAFCOL Expands Skills Training Programme

A new intake of trainees joins SAFCOL's accredited training centre, expanding access to forestry careers in rural communities.

Voices

Stories from the Field

Operational, community and human-interest stories from SAFCOL's plantations, mills and training centres.

Sawmill team

Mill Workers Driving Transformation

Behind every plank of timber stands a team committed to safety, quality and community upliftment across SAFCOL's sawmills.

Trainees outdoor

Growing the Next Generation of Foresters

Trainees from rural areas gain accredited skills, opening doors to careers in forestry, processing and conservation.

Forestry crew

Communities at the Heart of Operations

Local enterprise development and small business support remain central to SAFCOL's rural community mandate.

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