SMEs are the lifeblood of any economy. In SA they contribute more than 40% of total GDP and account for nearly 90% of all employment. Eighty20 hopes you feel Local is Lekker, and consider supporting SMEs when you spend this holiday season.

According to UNESCO over 84% of people over the age of 15 (adults), globally, are now literate. South Africa is well above the global average with an adult literacy rate of 95%. Keep striving for a more literate South Africa and support local charity book stores, we particularly enjoy the selection in the CAFDA Bookshop.
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