Why South Africans should support local brands

The South African fashion and design industry is growing rapidly. South African designers such as Sindiso Khumalo, Thebe Magugu, Rich Mnisi, Maxhosa Africa, David Tlale, Gert- Johan Coetzee, Biji La Maison and Lukhanyo Mdingi have proven that local designs can compete on the international market.

However, as the saying “charity begins at home” goes, more South