WE NEED CHANGE TO ASSIST OUR LOCAL BUSINESS

upport Local – A Message from a South African Business Owner

Negative reviews are part of business, but it’s important to understand that not all problems are due to poor service. Many local businesses face real, ongoing challenges — from economic instability to supply chain issues — especially in South Africa.

Despite this, we work hard every day to deliver, create jobs, and keep our businesses running. We pay taxes, employ local people, and contribute to the economy — unlike many unregistered “pop-up” businesses that appear and disappear overnight.

Local businesses are doing their best to sustain livelihoods and build the country.

We ask for patience, fairness, and support. The same understanding often given to big international companies like Shein or Temu should be extended to our own.

Let’s stop tearing local businesses down. Let’s build them up.