uppityJohannesburg01
Denim & clothing
TSHEPO
Denim-led clothing and accessories from a South African label with Johannesburg roots.
The local edit · Edition 01
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South African discovery.
Explore South African brands, food, art, places and services. Find something to wear, somewhere to go or someone who can help.
Cape Town02
Bags & outdoor gear
Sealand
A Cape Town brand offering bags, clothing and accessories for everyday travel and the outdoors.
South Africa03
Fashion & accessories
MAXHOSA AFRICA
Explore ready-to-wear collections, knitwear, accessories and lifestyle pieces through the label’s official store.
Plettenberg Bay04
Woven home textiles
Mungo
Home textiles woven at Mungo’s mill in Plettenberg Bay, with towels, table linen, throws and kitchen linen.
South Africa05
Ceramics & objects
Rialheim
South African handmade ceramics, including sculptural objects, mugs, vases and pieces for the home.
Johannesburg06
Handmade ceramics
Storm Ceramics
Handmade ceramics and crafts listed at 44 Stanley.
Cape Town07
Food market
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
A Cape Town market for food discovery at the V&A Waterfront. The organiser publishes current location and trading information.
Johannesburg08
Coffee roaster
Bean There Coffee Company
A South African roaster offering coffees from African origins, brewing equipment and coffee experiences.
Durban09
Restaurant
Dukkah
A restaurant and bar on Durban’s Florida Road, with dining and lounge spaces.
Cape Town10
Contemporary art museum
Zeitz MOCAA
A Cape Town museum of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, with exhibitions and public programmes.
Johannesburg11
Independent cinema
The Bioscope
Johannesburg’s independent cinema, with a published screening programme and online ticket links.
Durban12
Gallery, craft & café
KZNSA Gallery
A contemporary art space in Glenwood, Durban, with a gallery, shop and café. Its shop presents art and craft from KwaZulu-Natal.
Cape Town13
Design destination
Watershed
A V&A Waterfront destination bringing together fashion, craft, art and design from local makers and brands.
Johannesburg14
Shops & courtyards
44 Stanley
A Johannesburg precinct of independent shops and restaurants arranged around courtyards in former industrial buildings.
Durban15
Makers’ market
I Heart Market
A market platform for KwaZulu-Natal makers, with a focus on locally produced goods and creative small businesses.
Johannesburg16
Creative workshops
Artwave
Art and craft workshops listed at 44 Stanley.
Johannesburg17
Leather repairs
Easy Shoe & Bag Repair
A shoe and bag repair service listed at 44 Stanley.
Johannesburg18
Bicycle services
Cycle Boutique
A cycle store, repair service and cycling club listed at 44 Stanley.
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Local, with a point of view.
Discover Local is Uppity’s growing editorial guide to South African businesses, makers and places. This first edition contains 18 discoveries across six categories. It is a starting point, not a complete directory of South Africa.
What does “local” mean here?
It can mean a South African brand, a maker producing here, or a place or service operating here. We describe that connection where the source supports it. We do not assume that everything a local business sells is made in South Africa.
Are these Uppity partners?
These are independent editorial mentions. Inclusion does not imply a Founder Partner agreement, endorsement by the business or availability in Uppity’s shop. Purchases, bookings and enquiries happen directly with the listed business.
How current is the information?
Official websites and venue directories were checked on 8 September 2026. This is desk research, not an in-person review. Check each business’s latest prices, availability, location and opening arrangements before making plans. Historical event posts are not treated as current dates.
Have a local discovery or correction?
Email hello@uppity.co.za with the business name, town, official website and what makes it useful to know. Suggestions are reviewed before inclusion.