September 2026 Newsletter
FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO The much-anticipated season of spring has finally arrived. Flowers are in bloom, heavy coats and jackets are being packed away, and warmer temperatures are ushering in a new season of colour and renewal. The first month of Spring also marks the commemoration of Heritage Month, a time when we […]
August 2026 Newsletter
In the previous month, South Africa commemorated Mandela Month, which culminated in the celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, when millions of people around the world dedicated 67 minutes of service to helping others. We kicked off the month of July by taking a sho’t left to the city of eThekwini for […]
July 2026 Newsletter
We have just crossed the year’s halfway threshold in the month of June, a month that also marks the onset of winter, cooler temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and a shift towards indoor activities. As a sports crazy nation, we went through a rollercoaster of emotions during this memorable month – from the euphoria of celebrations […]
June 2026 Newsletter
South Africa celebrated the month of May with a high when Betway Premiership football team, Mamelodi Sundowns, was crowned the African football champions after winning the gruelling and coveted CAF Champions League in Morocco. Our boys have done us proud and have flown the South African flag high! We hope that this winning feeling and mentality […]
May 2026 Newsletter
The need for substantial foreign direct investment remains one of the viable interventions required to extricate South Africa from the clutches of rising unemployment, widening inequalities, and grinding poverty that afflicts millions of people. In line with its mandate of harnessing the power of localisation to fuel entrepreneurship, Proudly South African took part in the […]
July 2025 Newsletter
July, a new beginning for many of us. In the sense that we’ve had 6 months to write down our goals, pursue them, evaluate their success, and start new goals or like most of us end up giving up and lie to ourselves and say we’re going to start again next year – be honest! […]
September 2025 Newsletter
The much-anticipated season of Spring is upon us, and this time of the year symbolises renewal and ushers in a sense of re-awakening. At Proudly SA, we are also energised by the energy that is in the air, and we feel galvanised by the general sense of optimism and positivity that South Africans embody despite […]
October 2025 Newsletter
Last Month, Proudly South African joined millions of South Africans to commemorate Heritage Month. Heritage Month allowed us to reflect on and celebrate the lives of the heroes and heroines who have shaped our nation. It also allowed us to honour the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and histories that define South Africa. As part […]
April 2026 Newsletter
The month of March is notable for seasonal transitions. In the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the start of spring, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it signals the beginning of Autumn. In line with these evolutions, Proudly South African hosted a pre-Buy Local Summit & Expo media event where we raised public awareness about the importance […]
November 2025 Newsletter
As we approach the final stretch of 2025, I am encouraged by the progress we continue to make in advancing our localisation agenda and strengthening our call to action – Buy Local to Create Jobs. The month of October was characterised by meaningful engagements, collaborative partnerships, and on-the-ground activities that reinforced our commitment to building […]