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Inside the 2026 Buy Local Summit: Proudly SA Highlights SA's Most Underrated Fashion Brands
On the 17th and 18th of March, the Buy Local Summit & Expo, offered a powerful platform to showcase the creativity and innovation of South Africa’s homegrown businesses. Designers, artisans, and industry leaders gathered under one roof, not only to showcase their work but to reaffirm a shared vision; that local is not a limitation, but a launchpad.

Tumelo Bopape
Mar 234 min read


The Grand Finale of the 2025 Proudly South African Local Fashion Police: A Celebration of Style, Innovation, and Homegrown Talent
This fifth edition of the competition, organized by Proudly South African in partnership with African Bank and the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA), drew an eclectic crowd of political heavyweights, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, fashionistas, media personalities, and influencers, all donning their most striking local designs.

Thokozile Mabuza
Dec 4, 20254 min read


Runway Justice Served as Local Fashion Police Name 2025 Finalist
The Local Fashion Police recently announced the winners of the South African Fashion Police awards on the November 3 2025 in partnership with African Bank and Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority(FP&M SETA).This years winners are the ultimate fashion lovers, from thousands of submissions, these seven finalists have proven that fashion is the future. The first winner, Charlene Kallis wore Stephen Van Eeden, highlighting the beauty of desig

Thokozile Mabuza
Nov 14, 20253 min read


UMNOMBO Apparel: Boldly African
Known for its mix of traditional fabrics, modern silhouettes, and sustainable practices, the label continues to grow its reputation for innovation and authenticity.

Tumelo Bopape
Oct 31, 20252 min read
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