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Miners have worn our iconic Egoli gumboot for decades, fondly referring to them as 'mdala-scathu' (mdala iscathulo), which loosely translates to "the old-timer shoes", because they have stood the test of time. We were the first gumboot manufacturer in Africa to install our own PVC compounding plant which allowed for greater quality control
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Gumboot Dancing and Steppin': Origins, Parallels, and Uses …
South African gumboot dancingholds similar origins and parallel characteristics with African American Steppin'. This chapter includes a brief history of South Africa as it relates to its influence on gumboot dancing along with a personal account of the author's own experience of South Africa's transition from Apartheid to Democracy.
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The Trusted Gumboot Manufacturer in South Africa
Since the debut of our now iconic Shosholoza Gumboot in 2005, we've dedicated our efforts to being the preferred mining gumboot manufacturer in South Africa. The Shosholoza Gumboot is well-recognised around the world for its patented metatarsal protection and was the 2007 winner of the prestigious DISA AWARD.
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Pienaar Brothers | Personal Protective Equipment. Footwear
The Shosholoza Gumboot is a heavy duty knee-length PVC mining gumboot with safety toe protection of steel toe cap With an average weight of 2.4kg, they are hard wearing and have excellent grip and sole support. ... Heavy duty PVC mining gumboot with steel toe protection offering a hard wearing and slip resistant sole manufactured in South ...
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Top 10 Safety Shoes Manufacturers in South Africa
Location: Unit 8, Falcon Mews, 15 Lanner Road, New Germany, KZN, South Africa Year founded: 1995 The number of employees: 100-200 Main product: Safety shoes, safety boots, work wear, antistatic clogs shoes ... Gumboots; Rigger Boots; Head Protection; Full Body Clothing; Beier Safety and Security Limited ... head, foot and body …
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Gumboot Manufacturers South Africa | Claw Boots
Our gumboots are made of PVC specially formulated to meet the needs of various industries, including agriculture, construction, food processing, general industrial, and …
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'I want to tell them how I feel and how black people feel': …
Gumboot dance in South Africa 69 69 social space of the gold mine in and around the city of Johannesburg' (Fargion 1998). Miners were organised into groups of workers, each with a black 'boss-boy' who was answerable to the white miner. This triadic relationship produced tensions and conflicts in loyalty for the boss-boy (Muller and ...
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Morse Code Mine Dancing: A Language Born in the Darkness
B orn in the darkness of South African gold mines during Apartheid, "gumboot dancing" sprung from the basic need for exploited miners to communicate in what was a harrowing environment, where they were forbidden to even speak to one another. Workers decided to let their boots do the talking for them, and developed a kind …
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The fascinating story behind the birth of Gumboot dancing (ZA)
The fascinating story behind the birth of gumboot dancing. G umboot dancing was originally a means of communication amongst miners who were forbidden from talking to one another. More than a century ago, migrant workers came to the Witwatersrand area to work in the mines. While in the dark tunnels, mine bosses tried to keep order and quiet …
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South African guideline for the selection and provision of …
structures, and ensure proper fi t, comfort and maximum protection from mining hazards. Keywords: guideline, personal protective equipment, clothing, women, mining, Mine Health and Safety Act, gender, South Africa workers should use PPE in the required manner and ensure adequate maintenance of the equipment. 1 The MHSA does not
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When did gumboot dance begin? – TeachersCollegesj
The gumboot dance originated in South Africa. At the height of the migrant labour system and during the oppressive Apartheid Pass Laws, men who worked in the gold mines were given gumboots (wellington boots) to keep their feet and legs dry, and to prevent the bosses having to drain the mines.
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Top Gumboot Suppliers in South Africa
Neptun. Neptun began its operations in the late 1970's, supplying the agricultural industry with PVC gumboots. In the time that's passed, they've expanded to sourcing the food processing and mining industries as …
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Superior protection: Wayne's quality gumboots
Superior protection: Wayne's gumboots. Wayne Safety has been Africa's gumboot specialist for over 80 years. Since 1940, no other manufacturer has supplied more industrial and safety gumboots into the African market. Wayne Safety started manufacturing gumboots an incredible 80 years ago, with Wayne Rubber producing rubber gumboots …
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The fascinating story behind the birth of Gumboot dancing (NA)
The fascinating story behind the birth of gumboot dancing. G umboot dancing was originally a means of communication amongst miners who were forbidden from talking to one another. More than a century ago, migrant workers came to the Witwatersrand area to work in the mines. While in the dark tunnels, mine bosses tried to keep order and quiet …
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1.3: Gumboot Dancing and Steppin'
Unlike the first dancers in the mines of South Africa, gumboot dancing is no longer restricted by place, purpose, or person. It can be found on school playgrounds, street corners, sports events, and concert stages around the world. It has transcended its original intent of communication to become a highly complex and appreciated dance style.
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The fascinating story behind the birth of Gumboot dancing (GH)
The fascinating story behind the birth of gumboot dancing. G umboot dancing was originally a means of communication amongst miners who were forbidden from talking to one another. More than a century ago, migrant workers came to the Witwatersrand area to work in the mines. While in the dark tunnels, mine bosses tried to keep order and quiet …
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THE TRUSTED GUMBOOT SUPPLIER IN SOUTH AFRICA
Since the debut of our now iconic Shosholoza Gumboot in 2005, we've dedicated our efforts to being the preferred mining gumboot supplier in South Africa. The Shosholoza Gumboot is well-recognised around the world for its patented metatarsal protection and was the 2007 winner of the prestigious DISA AWARD. Food Processing …
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Anatomy of A Song: "Gumboots:" Paul Simon's Excellent Adventure
Here is Simon's "Gumboots," from Graceland's 25th Anniversary tour in 2012. By this time, Simon had replaced Johnson Mkhalali on accordion with a Cajun musician, Alton Rubin. In Simon's lyrics, there's no mention of the horrendous suffering of the miners who'd actually worn the gumboots in the lyrics.
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Gumboots | Footwear | FTS Safety
Gumboots designed to deliver maximum protection, comfort and longevity for tough, heavy duty industries such as mining. R 375.00 375.0 ZAR This is a special order item and …
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gumboots Suppliers & Manufacturers
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Discover comfort, durability & reliable protection with Wayne's
Wayne Safety started manufacturing gumboots an incredible 80 years ago, with Wayne Rubber producing rubber gumboots in KZN. This began a long tradition of manufacturing superior quality gumboots and serving workers right at the heart of industry. Today, Wayne is one of the foremost PVC and PU gumboot manufacturers in Africa.
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Home | Neptun Boot │ Safety Footwear
Neptun Boot is a leading manufacturer and supplier of safety footwear from PVC gumboots to safety boots. We're a proudly South African based company that takes pride in setting a new standard in innovative safety footwear. We supply our range of superior quality safety footwear locally and globally.
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A NEW ERA OF TOUGH FOOTWEAR
mines in South Africa and around the world, we have learned how to improve the safety features of our heavy duty mining gumboots to prevent injuries that wearers experience …
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Safety Boots Manufacturers In South Africa | Claw Boots
The Leading Safety Boots Manufacturers In South Africa. At Claw Boots International, we specialise in the manufacturing and supply of PPE clothing, PPE equipment, safety boots, and shoes, offering comprehensive …
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Metal-Free Mining Safety Boots
Because a metal-free mining gumboot is non-conductive, meaning they don't conduct heat or cold, they provide comfort and protection to miners. A Lighter Weight …
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Wayne Gumboots
Wayne gumboots are proudly manufactured in South Africa, and are available in a variety of colours, cuts and lengths to suit the needs of the industry, from mining and agricultural to food processing and hygiene. Gumboots or wellingtons – what's the difference? The short answer is that there's no difference… both these terms refer to waterproof rubber or …
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Shosholoza Gumboots with Steel Toe Caps
Gumboots with steel toe caps are an essential part of personal protective equipment for miners, helping to alleviate the risk of injuries to the feet and keep mineworkers comfortable while they work. …
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