About us
The evolution of our company
Learn about the key decisions that have shaped our identity.
Our Businesses
Global Perspective. African Opportunity.
RUSS Holdings operates across three complementary business areas, connecting global sourcing, e-commerce and healthcare solutions with opportunities across African markets.
A shared commitment to quality, innovation, responsible growth and long-term value guides each division.
Our Journey Begins Here
We make every moment count with solutions designed just for you.
Innovative Ideas
RUSS Imports & Global Sourcing
Discovering What’s Next.
Our specialist buyers identify distinctive, high-potential products and emerging opportunities across international markets.
Through strategic sourcing, market insight and global supplier relationships, we connect international innovation with the evolving needs of African consumers and businesses.
Our capabilities span international procurement, supplier and manufacturer sourcing, product identification, market intelligence, importation and distribution.
Contact us for your current and future product needs!
Discovering what’s next. Bringing it to Africa.
RUSS E-Commerce
Curated Globally. Defined by Design.
Our e-commerce division presents a curated collection of globally sourced architectural, interior and lifestyle solutions, selected for their design integrity, quality and contemporary appeal.
Our current portfolio focuses on premium led skirtings , decorative wall finishes, architectural wall panels, acoustic solutions, and premium garage flooring, combining refined aesthetics with modern functionality.
As our international sourcing network expands, so too will our portfolio—introducing carefully selected products and innovations to the African market.
Global products. Considered design. Modern living.
Timeless Quality
RUSS Health Supplies & Services
Trusted Solutions. Exceptional Standards.
Healthcare forms an important part of the RUSS Holdings vision, underpinned by a commitment to quality, reliability and responsible sourcing.
RUSS Health Supplies & Services focuses on providing carefully selected medical and healthcare solutions to professionals, facilities, organisations, businesses and individuals.
As the division develops, our vision extends beyond supply towards specialised healthcare solutions and services that respond to the evolving needs of the sector.
Quality. Reliability. Responsibility. Care.
Discover our executive team
Raksha Govender , CEO
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Sahana Govender, COO
Co-Founder | Global Sourcing, Finance & Operations
The Innovation Behind Our Product
Our Story
Family Founded. Africa Focused. Built for the Future.
Our Founders
RUSS Holdings is a South African, family-founded and 100% Black women-owned business, established by mother-and-daughter team Raksha and Sahana Govender.
Founded with a vision that extends beyond commerce, RUSS Holdings seeks to build a diversified African enterprise that connects international innovation with local opportunity.
At our foundation is a belief that enduring businesses are built through integrity, ambition, strong relationships and a commitment to creating value beyond the organisation itself.
Our long-term ambition is to grow RUSS Holdings into a respected African group that creates opportunities for its people, partners, customers and communities.
Our Vision
Building Beyond Business.
RUSS Holdings was founded as a family business, but our ambition extends far beyond our founders.
We envision building a diversified, sustainable Southern African organisation that creates meaningful opportunities, develops talent and contributes positively to the economies and communities in which we operate.
As the Group grows, we aim to develop capabilities across international trade, e-commerce, technology, logistics, healthcare and business development—creating an environment where talented people can build skills, careers and futures.
Our ambition is not simply to grow a company, but to create an organisation capable of creating opportunity.
Growth with Purpose.
We believe successful businesses have the potential to create value far beyond their commercial activities.
As RUSS Holdings grows, our ambition is to contribute to South Africa through employment creation, skills development, entrepreneurship, international trade and increased economic participation.
We are particularly passionate about creating pathways for young South Africans to gain experience, develop valuable skills and participate in industries shaping the future.
Our success should extend beyond our organisation—creating opportunity for people, families and communities along the way.
Ambition with Purpose.
RUSS Holdings is at the beginning of a long-term journey.
We are building deliberately—developing trusted relationships, establishing strong operational foundations and pursuing opportunities aligned with our values and long-term vision.
Our objective is not growth for its own sake. It is to build a credible, sustainable and respected African organisation capable of creating enduring value.
The foundation is being built today.
The vision is for generations to come.
RUSS HOLDINGS
Global Vision. African Opportunity.
Family-founded. Future focused.
Connecting international innovation with African markets while building opportunities closer to home..