"Unemployment figures now stand at a record high of over 30.1%. Our economy is under pressure as a result of COVID-19, and the impact on citizens has created severe hardships during the lockdown and the economic inactivity of Levels 4 and 5," says the team at Twizza. "There is an imperative need for the entire country to get behind the 'buy local' movement and take the collective responsibility of putting our economy back on its feet."

Twizza is a 100% South African company and soft drink brand, founded in 2003 by Ken Clark in Queenstown. The company has manufacturing sites in Queenstown, Cape Town and Middelburg. It is currently in the process of launching distribution depots in all major provinces, aiming to create over 800 jobs for local South Africans. 

The brand supports the '#BuyLocalCampaign' and calls on all its customers and suppliers to take heed of the benefits of buying locally manufactured goods, while also understanding the consequences of not supporting locally-owned businesses.

"Support local businesses and participate in the regeneration of the economy. If the country fails to heed this call, the period of economic recovery for South Africa will be significantly longer and economic hardship more protracted," concludes Lisle Clark, Twizza CEO.

For more information, visit www.twizza.co.za. You can also follow Twizza on Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram.