PROUDLY SA ENDORSES THE TOP 16 YOUTH-OWNED BRANDS AWARDS

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Proudly South African has joined the prestigious Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards
as a category partner. Proudly SA will be the category partner for the Top
Manufacturing Category – marking a significant step forward in its mission to empower
made in South Africa brands. The partnership between the YOBAs and Proudly SA
highlights Proudly SA's unwavering commitment to drive innovation, entrepreneurship,
and economic growth among South Africa.
Proudly SA’s collaboration with the Top Manufacturing category at the upcoming
awards ceremony, not only aims to promote local manufacturing but also showcases its
belief in the transformative power of youth-led innovation within the sector.
“Our alliance with Proudly SA is one that solidifies our mission of celebrating youth
excellence in brand building. Together with Proudly SA, we can inspire more young
entrepreneurs to enter the manufacturing sector and produce their brands locally and
make a tangible impact on South Africa's economy through job creation,” says Pat
Mahlangu, founder and CEO of the YOBAs.
Echoing this sentiment, Proudly SA Chief Marketing Officer, Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi
says, “At Proudly SA, we are unwavering in our commitment to harnessing the
transformative power of our youth. Our endorsement of the Top 16 YOBAs is a strategic
move to catalyse economic growth and job creation. These young entrepreneurs are the
vanguard of innovation, and by celebrating their achievements, we are not just
recognizing their potential—we are actively investing in the future of our nation thus
leading to entrepreneurship & job opportunities. We provide robust support to empower
these trailblazers to thrive in a competitive market, thereby driving sustained economic
progress and generating much-needed employment opportunities”.
Proudly SA has earned a sterling reputation for its persistent support of local
businesses and products, championing the diversity of South African entrepreneurship
and creativity. They are committed to promoting economic growth and job creation,
Their mission encompasses fostering a culture of buying local, ensuring that South
Africans recognize the immense value and quality offered by homegrown businesses.