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Discover four exciting South African plays at The Masque’s One-Act Play Festival
Join us for a theatrical journey as four captivating South African plays, including the first Afrikaans entry, take centre stage at The Masque’s One-Act Play Festival from 10 to 12 April 2025.
Theo Baloyi unveils five new subsidiaries, in the Bathu Group including Boys of Soweto
Theo Baloyi expands the Bathu Group with five new subsidiaries, including Boys of Soweto, aiming to blend creativity with business acumen and uplift local communities.
Poverty in Zimbabwe fuelled by government neglect
Zimbabwe faces a dire festive season as economic collapse and government mismanagement leave the majority in poverty, while the elite indulge in extravagance.
Proudly SA and Adreach announce partnership to uplift local businesses
In recognition of this significant partnership, five Proudly South African members have each been awarded R100,000 worth of Adreach street pole advertising for a duration of three months.
‘Well deserved’: Bryoni Govender crowned Miss Supranational Africa 2024
Contestants representing 68 countries and territories were selected to participate in the pageant
Proudly SA announces the top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards
Youth-Owned Brands Awards aim to inspire and encourage young people to pursue entrepreneurship and to support the growth of small businesses across the African continent.
SA fashion industry welcomes new tax on international online retailers
While this is great news for South African businesses, consumers are unhappy because they will have to pay more than usual for their items.
Africa leads the way: South Africa hosted 2. 7 million travellers in March, with Zimbabwe, Ghana contributing highest tourists
Highlights of the report released by Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke show that in March 2024, a total of 2,710,991 travellers — arrivals, departures and transits — entered and exited South Africa.
MultiChoice accepts localisation certificate at 12th Proudly South African Localisation Dinner
With the acceptance of the localisation certificate, MultiChoice remains deeply committed to contributing to the growth and prosperity of local industries.
MultiChoice accepts localisation certificate at 12th Proudly South African Localisation Dinner
With the acceptance of the localisation certificate, MultiChoice remains deeply committed to contributing to the growth and prosperity of local industries.
MultiChoice accepts localisation certificate at 12th Proudly South African Localisation Dinner
With the acceptance of the localisation certificate, MultiChoice remains deeply committed to contributing to the growth and prosperity of local industries.
MultiChoice accepts localisation certificate at 12th Proudly South African Localisation Dinner
With the acceptance of the localisation certificate, MultiChoice remains deeply committed to contributing to the growth and prosperity of local industries.
Why South Africans should support local brands
Proudly SA is hosing Local Summit and Expo to showcase all the proudly South African brands.
South Africa’s Lookbook: The 12th buy local summit and expo 2024
Proudly South African opens free registrations for consumers to attend the summit & expo
Local Fashion Police announces this year’s finalists
The winners of the Local Fashion Police will each walk away with a grand prize of R20k worth of fashion.
Spaza shop raids to continue in KZN after ‘poisonous’ food found
Baby Formula and sweets long past their “best before” dates were found on shelves.
‘Journey to Retail’ workshop unpacks the business side of fashion and importance of supporting local designers
Buying local helps to grow the economy and create jobs.
5 Luxury boutique hotels that prove women-led businesses are the future
These luxury spaces prove that South Africa’s hospitality industry has room for everyone to prosper and make business.
Localisation: Public-Private Partnerships play vital role
Recent history has shown the importance and efficiency of Public-Private Partnerships not only in solving and averting many socio-economic challenges and crises, but also to creating job opportunities in various sectors.
LOOK: Proudly SA’s new mascot reminds consumers to buy local to create jobs, stimulate economy
With the help of the public, Proudly SA has named its new mascot, a colourful and fun character named LoLo Warona, whose job is to skillfully remind consumers to purchase local in order to create jobs and stimulate the South African economy.
Proudly SA: A more pragmatic approach to localisation is key to resilience amid uneven globalisation
Any use of tariffs should have a purpose and should be evidence-based. At the same time, we shouldn’t assess the outcomes of any programme of localisation too narrowly, says Eustace Mashimbye.
Celebrate resilience, unity and ‘Africanness’ this Africa Day – Ramaphosa
As the continent celebrates Africa Day on May 25, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the day also served as a reminder of the responsibility everyone shared to bring about an Africa that is peaceful, prosperous and united.
Actualise your dreams: 'Live Your Legacy' with MANCOSA and East Coast Radio Business Breakfast
The MANCOSA East Coast Radio Business Breakfast is back. This year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Scheduled for Thursday, June 1, at Durban’s ICC.
The rise of Amaphinifa as a fashion staple
If you have attended an African traditional ceremony, be it a wedding or ancestral ceremony, you would have noticed women wearing wraparound dresses made of shweshwe prints.
PROUDLY SA: Sometimes, a little light in the tunnel can make the journey to the end easier
The pandemic era did not only cause anxiety and frustration for people in South Africa but also caused people to interrogate how the country handled the crisis more in-depth.