RetailWave Technologies’ sister brand, Octo, launches at Made in RSA
Octo home audio solution at the Made in RSA launch
On Wednesday the 3rd of December 2025, Made in RSA opened its doors with a private launch of the brand. Made in RSA is a platform for global growth for South African businesses. Its platform and partnership with courier company DHL Africa, will empower local, South African businesses to achieve global growth.
Some of the brands that will be featuring on the Made in RSA platform are:
Nehanda Design (handcrafted, customisable mobiles)
F8 tops (one of a kind, reversible jackets)
sak.sak (bags stitched with story — blending clean design and sustainable materials)
Billy Now fashion (bespoke and quality men's and women's wear)
Octo, RetailWave Technologies’ sister brand (premium home audio solution)
“From Cape Town to global markets, this platform is a game-changer for South African SMEs and aligns perfectly with our efforts to make it easier for local businesses to grow, export, and create jobs. The next big platform taking South African brands to the world. This launch reflects exactly what we strive for in Cape Town: facilitating trade, expanding market access, and turning local craftsmanship into global success.”
The event was attended by Mayoral Member for Economic Growth at the City of Cape Town (including Tourism, Trade and Investment) James Vos, and minister of small businesses Jane Sithole, who officially opened Made in RSA by cutting the ribbon.
Many South African celebrities, like award-winning actor, comedian and TV presenter Siv Ngesi, FlashDrive producer Petrus Botha-Gerber, actor and producer Tim Theron also showed their support.
The evening featured serial entrepreneur Nick Dreyer, who co-founded Veldskoen Shoes and Plakkie, and now co-founder of Made in RSA. Both James Vos and Jane Sithole also expressed their support for this endeavour.
Made in RSA is not just a brand selling other brands. It’s a growth acceleration platform for South African businesses and it enables South African creativity, entrepreneurship, commerce and job creation.
To showcase our audio solution alongside other exceptional local products was a great milestone for our brand.
