Supporting local brands in South Africa is not just a trend—it is a movement that empowers our economy and preserves our cultural heritage. In a globalised world, every Rand spent on Proudly South African businesses like PassantByte strengthens our nation’s resilience.
- Local spending retains R64 in the SA economy for every R100 spent (Proudly SA).
- SMEs contribute 40% of South Africa’s GDP (NSBC).
5 Benefits of Choosing Proudly SA Products
1. Create Jobs & Fuel Economic Growth
When you support local brands in South Africa, you directly fund job opportunities. For example, PassantByte partners with 80% SA-based suppliers, ensuring your spending uplifts local artisans and manufacturers.
2 Reduce Environmental Impact
Local production slashes carbon emissions by 60% compared to imports (DTIC). Our eco-friendly approach to digitising reflects this commitment.
3 Preserve Cultural Identity
From multicultural-inspired designs to tech solutions for South African infrastructure, local brands protect our heritage.
Explore SA’s Buy Local Summit latest feature“South Africa’s distinctive skills, talents and resources have paved the way for the emergence of various local businesses with unique offerings. These home-grown products and services add to our Proudly South African heritage.” – Andrea Naicker
4 Build Community Resilience
Small businesses employ 50% of SA’s workforce. You empower entrepreneurs like TSSD Projects & Engineering who have a legacy of excellence that spans over a decade and are proud to be recognised as a leading player in the steel fabrication and laser cutting industry. Their specialising fields are mechanical/Industrial engineering, design, and development, steel fabrication and general manufacturing.
View TSSD story5 Ensure Quality & Relevance
Proudly South African certification guarantees products meet South Africa’s unique needs. Our hosting plans, optimised for local speeds, prove this daily.
How PassantByte Embodies Local Commitment
As a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, we:
- We support local businesses like Vplay for our printing needs.
- Offer affordable .co.za domains for SMEs.
- Champion local tech innovation.
- We work and support University Research groups like a UJ (University of Johannesburg) based group called The Tugizimana Lab with managing all their hosting and domain needs.
Take Action: Simple Ways to Support Local
- Look for the Proudly South African Logo: Prioritize certified brands.
- Join Our #BuyLocalSA #BuyLocalSummit2025 #TakeAStand Campaign: Share stories tagging @passantbyte.
- Advocate for Local Procurement: Urge schools and businesses to choose SA-made.
Join us at the Buy Local Summit & Expo at SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE on 17–18 March 2025
FAQs: Buying Local in South Africa
It keeps money circulating locally, creating jobs and funding innovation.
Check the Proudly SA Directory or explore Your Brand’s local partners.
Not always! Our R97/month hosting plan proves that local can be affordable.
