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.

The recurring restriction on wine sales over the pandemic has had a devastating impact on the SA wine industry. With small wine and grape producers being hit hardest according to a July 2021 survey on the impact of COVID-19 conducted by Vinpro. Some 22% of wine producers indicated that they would probably not survive another year.
Support local, drink local: PaardenKloof is a 100% black and female owned wine farm in Bot River well worth a visit if you are in the area this holiday season.

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