What is a Condom?
A condom is a sheath-shaped barrier device used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection. There are both male and female condoms.
Condom Suppliers In South Africa
Does South Africa manufacture condoms?
A feasibility study undertaken by the SADC Secretariat in 2016 noted that the total SADC male condom market was 4 billion units worth USD 105 million, almost all of which are imported from outside the region. Only 10 percent were produced by factories from Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.
Where is condom factory in South Africa?
Durban – Have you ever wondered how condoms are made? Well, wonder no more. News24 got a rare opportunity to tour RRT Medcon, the only condom manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is the strong smell of latex that welcomes you into the basement of RRT Medcon, situated in the heart of Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.
How much is a condom in South Africa?
In the private sector, an inner condom costs about R17 (it can only be used once) and a standard Trust external condom about R4.
In the public sector the price difference is even greater: Chidarikire says the health department procures internal condoms for about R7. 50 each and external condoms for 50 cents a condom.
What is the condom market in South Africa?
The condom market in South Africa has traditionally consisted of three sectors: the public sector, which distributes fully subsidized (free) condoms; the social marketing sector, which distributes partially subsidized condoms at low cost; and the commercial sector, which sells condoms for a profit.
Do you need an ID to buy condoms in South Africa?
You should not get carded for buying condoms and a clerk cannot legally refuse to sell them to you without looking at your ID.