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TRAVEL WITH  PURPOSE: Proudly SA’s new platforms champion local markets
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TRAVEL WITH  PURPOSE: Proudly SA’s new platforms champion local markets

By Sitha Maliwa: In a bold move to revitalise South Africa’s local industries and stimulate economic growth, Proudly South African, in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), has unveiled two innovative e-commerce platforms designed to connect buyers directly with locally made goods and services. Travelers, ethical consumers, and industry professionals alike will soon benefit from Shop Proudly SA, a new business-to-consumer (B2C) online store that allows shoppers to browse and purchase exclusively South African products. From fashion and food to home décor and artisanal crafts, the platform is a celebration of South African creativity, craftsmanship, and community. For those in corporate procurement and hospitality supply cha...
GOSSIP, GLITZ & GRAVY: Inside the Proudly SA media cook-off that had journos sizzling!
Entertainment

GOSSIP, GLITZ & GRAVY: Inside the Proudly SA media cook-off that had journos sizzling!

By Zee: Darling, gather 'round - because if you weren’t at the Proudly South African Winter Warmer Media Cook-Off, then were you even in Midrand last week? Held at the ultra-chic Breadbox Bakery and Studio (yes, the one that screams “Pinterest board come to life”), this black-owned culinary hotspot played host to a media showdown that had journalists trading pens for paring knives - and trust us, the heat wasn’t just in the kitchen. The morning started innocently enough. Warm bowls of velvety butternut soup and golden, deep-fried vetkoek were served like a hug in a mug. Guests smiled, posed, and Instagrammed their first bites. But behind those polite chuckles and casual greetings? The quiet tension of competition was brewing. Next thing you know - bam! Mystery b...
PROUDLY SA’S GLAM SLAM: Mimosas, mic drops & high drama at the Mother’s Day soirée
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PROUDLY SA’S GLAM SLAM: Mimosas, mic drops & high drama at the Mother’s Day soirée

By Zee: Darlings. Darlings. Darlings. When I say Proudly SA did not come to play this Mother’s Day, I mean they came to snatch wigs, set standards, and leave every woman in the room feeling like a queen with a throne made of rosé. The Venue at The Leslie? Transformed. Think Bridgerton meets Sandton glam, with a red carpet so plush it could’ve doubled as a runway. I glided in - fashionably late, of course - in head-to-toe drama: feathers, heels so high they came with a warning label, and a hat that nearly caused turbulence at OR Tambo. Champagne was flowing like gossip kumgidi kaMthutswane - and not just any bubbles, darling, but Proudly SA’s finest local MCCs. I had one in each hand. Hydration is key. The harvest table? Unspeakably decadent. Mini quiches whi...