Press Releases

February 26, 2019
All political parties must reveal their localisation policies

Last year we wrote about the massive spending that comes with elections. Now that we know the date of this year’s general election, manifestos are being launched, rallies organised, cadres […]

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February 12, 2019
Expo to showcase local is lekker products, companies

Today we are launching the eighth edition of ourĀ annual Buy Local Summit & Expo, an event at which local products, manufactured by companies that have and are invested in the […]

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February 5, 2019
Retail business needs to be fully supported

Recent trading results from some local retail giants have painted a sorry picture of the slump in sales in shopping malls across the country. Despite December being a traditional boom […]

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November 29, 2018
#WeBuyLocal – Proudly South African’s Festive Season Campaign 2018/9

Every year between November and January, South Africa experiences a massive spike in retail sales. The calendar year end, when bonuses and 13th cheques are paid, coincides with long summer […]

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November 27, 2018
Illegal imports are damaging the South African economy

While we have all seen the extent of public sector fraud and corruption, private sector corruption is just as damaging to the state and our economy. One such example is […]

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November 20, 2018
Silly season sales should be channelled into local products

Last week, we officially launched ourĀ Festive Season Buy Local Campaign, an annual focus on consumer spending over the silly season. Every year between November and January, South Africa experiences a […]

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November 6, 2018
SA furniture sector need

Last week was not a great one for the South African economy. Latest unemployment statistics once again were more than 27 percent. The SA Revenue Service announced a R2.9 billion […]

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October 9, 2018
OPINION: Proudly SA to play its part in war against unemployment

Exactly 20 years ago, the late former president Nelson Mandela convened the first Presidential Jobs Summit. One of its recommendations was the establishment of a buy local campaign to promote […]

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September 25, 2018
OPINION: Local viewing, listening should be a national choice

Last week we delved into the world of the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in the most recent in our series of sector specific forums (coming after successful events for […]

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