Celebrating Women’s Month: A Cool Way to Support Local Women Entrepreneurs

Every year in August, South Africans come together to honour the resilience, courage and contribution of women to our nation’s growth. At Commercial Cold Holdings (CCH), we believe Women’s Month is more than a moment of celebration; it is a commitment to uplifting, investing in and standing beside women across every level of our industry.

From cold storage to logistics, food safety to administration, women are not just participating, they are leading, transforming and inspiring.

The Women of CCH: Leading with Impact

At CCH, our women keep the cold chain running and the heart of our organisation warm.

From the floor to the boardroom, we are proud of the women who uphold our values, drive operational excellence and contribute to the social and economic development of South Africa.

This Women’s Day, we wanted to celebrate them in a way that honours both their impact and our broader commitment to supporting local female entrepreneurs.

A Gift with Purpose: Shweshwe Bags from Shwe

To mark the occasion, every woman at CCH received a handcrafted Shweshwe bag, made by Shwe, a proudly female-owned South African social enterprise.

Shwe provides income opportunities for women from under-resourced communities through the creation of high-quality, handmade products using iconic Shweshwe fabric, a symbol of heritage, identity and strength.

By choosing Shwe, we are not only honouring our own women but also uplifting other women beyond our organisation, helping create jobs, support families and invest in skills development.