Membership-based organisation Proudly South African (SA) says it is determined to be part of the solution to the country’s high unemployment rate and, through its new Second Half campaign, show ordinary people that they can be part of the solution to this and the poor state of South Africa’s economy. The organisation reiterates that South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, recorded at 32.9% in the first quarter of this year.
Every rand spent by South Africans on locally manufactured products this Black Friday makes an important contribution to economic growth and job creation.
The Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo is featuring more than 200 high quality home-grown goods and service providers, who are showcasing everything from pharmaceutical and health products to stylish furniture and electronics for home and office use, delicious food and drink products, as well as jewellery and textiles.