SA Commuter SAPRO Global Exporters of Uniquely South African Goods

SAPRO Global Exporters of Uniquely South African Goods

Sapro International is a 25-year-old South African owned and operated company and one of SA’s largest exporters of FMCG goods. We export over 8 500 quality, uniquely South African goods to customers all over the world.

Our passion is to provide the highest level of service, not only in terms of product offering and competitive pricing but also with our “hands-on” approach when it comes to shipping goods to wholesalers and retailers abroad. Our clients, the majority of whom have been with us since we opened, cater principally to the expatriate South African community.

Sapro has 30 full time employees and additional flexi staff who come in on an ad hoc basis. Our low staff turnover is testament to our philosophy of honesty, loyalty and integrity.

We export between 4-8 containers a week to more than 22 countries. We are proud pioneers and leaders in this industry.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Food Narrated by Geniene Preston
10 Episodes

Geniene Preston talks to Victor Lebeko - Warehouse Manager SAPRO

Victor Lebeko has been a waterhouse manager for many years and as such works hard at making sure that the international South African stores are stocked with the correct goods. That all stock leaves the warehouse correctly labelled and pallets are packed properly so that goods arrive safely and maintains…
30 Jul 5 min

Hugo van Rooyen, GM of SAPRO

Hugo has been with SAPRO for 17 years and for him it is more than a job, its a passion. His commitment to the company together with his relationships with local suppliers, makes every day a pleasure to come to work. We talk to him about what makes the business…
7 Sep 2023 15 min

What is it about South Africans that always take home abroad with them?

South Africans are known for their travels around the world. Some of them leave home for good. But that doesn't mean they leave home behind. They take it with them, wherever they go. And Audrey McMillan, CEO of SAPRO, talks to Geniene Preston about this crazy little thing called home.
17 Apr 2023 26 min

Audrey McMillan CEO of SAPRO with Geniene Preston of Life is a Beach

Audrey fills us in on the current status of shipping South African goods to SA Stores worldwide and what favourites we can expect to find in the stores for Easter. We also chat about loadshedding and shipping in general. We also discuss the new SAPRO Online app for those emigrating…
5 Feb 2023 19 min

Audrey McMillan, CEO SAPRO, gives us an update for 2023

Its almost Christmas and despite the current chaotic status of the ports and shipping in South Africa including strikes and much more, SAPRO are still packing those containers and getting those goods overseas in time for Christmas and Easter! Get to know what oges on behind the scenes…
7 Nov 2022 19 min

Audrey MacMillan updates South Africans worldwide on current shipping trends

SAPRO, exports home abroad, and supplies South African Stores worldwide with favourite, new and existing products. They endeavour to ensure that products arrive safely and within the sell by date and for the enjoyment of all. However, there are challenges along the way and with Covid having just finished, it…
11 Aug 2022 22 min

Audrey MacMillan CEO SAPRO Update 1 June 2022

Between the floods in Durban during May 2022, the shortage of available containers and of course the road system being under severe pressure, never mind the harbours, Audrey spent some time with Geniene Preston, updating customers overseas about their product delays being out of their control.
1 Jun 2022 29 min

Kitsch Kool

Geniene Preston talks to the team at Kitsch Kool to find out more about their unusual, useful and smile making range of gifts that SAPRO export abroad.
19 Nov 2021 19 min

Shipping Update with Audrey MacMillan, CEO SAPRO October 2021

Audrey MacMillan, CEO of Sapro, shares her insights on the issues facing the shipping of items worldwide. Her update gives us an insider view on the crisis currently facing all the shippers who are working at getting goods to the stores in time for Christmas.
19 Nov 2021 15 min