Support Local Businesses

Small businesses in South Africa have taken a devastating hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s never been more important to show our support to the businesses that form the backbone of our nation, and enable them to thrive once again – because where you shop matters
Lady opening for business

Supporting the small, local businesses around you has never been more important or impactful than at this moment. From delicious takeaways and fresh groceries to handy supplies and quality services, you can get it all from a small business. If your shopping list is looking a little empty right now, you can still share the local love and shop where it counts when you buy a gift card or a voucher to treat yourself or a loved one at a later stage. That’s right, shopping just got more meaningful.

Want to take your support to another level?

Nominate your favourite small business to go into our Visa Small Business Directory and help them on the road to recovery.

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Introducing some of the South African merchants featured in the #WhereYouShopMatters Campaign - the small business owners with big hearts. Behind these smiling faces are years of dedication, decades of dreams and stories that inspire. 

Hillbrewed

Tebogo Mabye is no stranger to beating the odds. From being homeless to becoming the successful owner of Hillbrewed Coffee Co. His story is one that continues to motivate entrepreneurs across
South Africa.

The Pastry Princess

After experiencing a crushing retrenchment in 2014, Charlotte Letlape decided to fall in love with baking again and never looked back. She now shares magic and joy with her business, The Pastry Princess, and serves up delicious treats to make South Africa a little sweeter.

Plus Fab

Inspired by stories of iconic South African women like Saartjie Baartman, who were shunned because their bodies were considered ‘abnormal,’ Plus-Fab continues to make waves in the plus-size fashion industry and inspire women with the confidence and self-love they deserve.

Roving Bantu Kitchen

Decades ago, Sifiso Ntuli and Ashley had a dream to create more than a restaurant. Their vision drove them to overcome the intense challenges that stood in their way and create the living museum of hearty food that they cherish today.

DOPE Store

Andile Cele weaved together his ideal reality after starting D.O.P.E Store in 2009. The self-taught designer and business owner aimed to create a platform for local designer brands, which has now grown into a powerful hub of collaboration and pride.

Suki-Suki Naturals

Linda Gieskes-Mwamba had a passion for beauty and skincare from the time she was just five-years old. As Linda grew, so did her love for natural beauty products and skincare. She turned her passion into a business and has been inspiring South Africans with healthy hair and skin ever since.