Bata donates 1 million pairs of shoes to health care workers, volunteers and their families. As a global leading shoe company, Bata feels responsible towards all its stakeholders including the communities in which it operates across countries and regions. This is why the Bata Group commits to donate 1 million pairs of shoes to health care […]

As the world, we find ourselves in a huge challenge. This has also made us to realise we are one global community. For Bata, the situation has caused us to reflect on our role in society and to consider how we as a company can make a contribution in this time of need.   We […]

  On Monday, 23rd March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the South African government will implement a 21-day national lockdown to flatten the curve and reduce the transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The lockdown will require all South African’s to stay at home during the 21-day period. The categories of people who will be exempted […]

During the 126-year history of Bata, there have been many challenges and our experience in the face of adversity will guide us through the uncertainties that have been brought about by the, Cornavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is now evident that COVID-19 will dramatically impact the way we live our lives over the coming months and [...]

For 126 years, we have been guided by the Bata values, which are at the heart of our business These values will guide us now as we face the uncertainty and impact brought about by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The safety of our people and you, our valued customers, is our greatest priority. We are working [...]

South African national, Michael Wyatt has returned to SA to take on the role as Bata South Africa’s Managing Director and as a support to Alberto Errico, Bata Africa President. Alberto has been balancing his role as both the president for Bata Africa and the Managing Director for Bata South Africa over the past year. [...]