Takealot increases minimum order size for free delivery and changes checkout defaults

AstroTurf said:
Instant coffee and washing liquid, Amazon is where I buy all my instant coffee now. Just keep an eye on the price and usually save quite a bit compared to in store prices.
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Don't drink that instant brown water stuff, and nope, buying dishwashing liquid online is not worth it. Instore has the best price when you find the specials, just stock up.
 
AstroTurf said:
Sure.
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Bro how much of that stuff do you use, for a full load in a front load washing machine 9kg one only needs about 2-3 TBSP of it, any more is just waste of product and money.

Also Fabric softener is just toxic chemicals, why coat your clothes with a waxy substance, your washing machine will also last longer.

And Amazon just went full BEE, dunno if that applies to you 🤣🤣
 
BayernE90 said:
Bro how much of that stuff do you use, for a full load in a front load washing machine 9kg one only needs about 2-3 TBSP of it, any more is just waste of product and money.

Also Fabric softener is just toxic chemicals, why coat your clothes with a waxy substance, your washing machine will also last longer.
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Very little but when the price is right I buy it then have it for when I need it and just like coffee and many other things in my life, I always have more than enough on hand to wait for the next special instead of wasting money buying it at whatever price it is when it runs out.

When I go shopping these days I buy meat, veg and the occasional snack, usually mid month, never when the hordes are shopping and more often than not because I feel like a steak and forgot to defrost one or for a rotisserie chicken because cooking feels like too much effort, not because I have to stock up in case I run out.

No crowds in the shopping centers, more money in my pocket and no running out of resources. It's a good way to live.
 
It might not be perfect but at least you know what you're paying for, as opposed to taxes in this country.

You are, however, correct that there are many more options, probably priced better too.
 
Julia_ said:
‘No whites’ business programme by United States giant Amazon promotes diversity and inclusion in South Africa


United States business giant Amazon Web Services’ (AWS’s) Equity Equivalent Investment Program is promoting diversity and inclusion in South Africa.

This is achieved through its criteria of only accepting 100% black-owned businesses and disqualifying any company where a white person is a shareholder.

The company launched its AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program in 2019 as part of a R365 million investment to develop 100% black-owned businesses.

There is a focus on small businesses in information and communications technology (ICT) and the digital economy.

The AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program (AWS EEIP) is an 18- to 24-month enablement and acceleration programme.

It is aimed at South African black-owned small and medium enterprises that want to build their AWS business and grow as partners in the AWS Partner Network.

“We recognise the challenges that SMEs have in accessing low-cost funding, accessing markets and connecting with buyers,” it said.

“Whether you are new to cloud or need help accelerating your AWS partner journey, the AWS EEIP offers a range of benefits to help you grow your business.”

It added that the programme also enables the business to become a validated partner in the AWS Partner Network.

Amazon said it fosters diversity and inclusion globally and seeks to amplify underrepresented voices and empower diverse communities.

As such, the Amazon Web Services’ Equity Equivalent Investment Program has strict minimum eligibility criteria, including a prohibition on white businesses.

“You must be 100% black-owned as defined in the ICT Sector B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice,” Amazon explained.

“100% Black South African, as the term ‘black people’ is a generic term which means Africans, Coloureds, and Indians.”

Simply put, the programme is open to all businesses unless they have a white person as a shareholder or owner.

Businesses are also required to have a valid Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor certificate or affidavit on the date of application.

Other criteria include a turnover below R50 million and 100% founder-owned equity remaining for the contract term.

There must be no debt attached to black people’s shareholding for the duration of the program, and the business must be a Software Partner.
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I have long suspected Amazon of being racist BEE brownnoses. This just confirms it.
I can't control what they choose to do, and how they choose to do it, but I can control how I respond.
I have drastically limited my support of their services over the last 5 years, and will continue to do so.
 
Julia_ said:
‘No whites’ business programme by United States giant Amazon promotes diversity and inclusion in South Africa


United States business giant Amazon Web Services’ (AWS’s) Equity Equivalent Investment Program is promoting diversity and inclusion in South Africa.

This is achieved through its criteria of only accepting 100% black-owned businesses and disqualifying any company where a white person is a shareholder.

The company launched its AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program in 2019 as part of a R365 million investment to develop 100% black-owned businesses.

There is a focus on small businesses in information and communications technology (ICT) and the digital economy.

The AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program (AWS EEIP) is an 18- to 24-month enablement and acceleration programme.

It is aimed at South African black-owned small and medium enterprises that want to build their AWS business and grow as partners in the AWS Partner Network.

“We recognise the challenges that SMEs have in accessing low-cost funding, accessing markets and connecting with buyers,” it said.

“Whether you are new to cloud or need help accelerating your AWS partner journey, the AWS EEIP offers a range of benefits to help you grow your business.”

It added that the programme also enables the business to become a validated partner in the AWS Partner Network.

Amazon said it fosters diversity and inclusion globally and seeks to amplify underrepresented voices and empower diverse communities.

As such, the Amazon Web Services’ Equity Equivalent Investment Program has strict minimum eligibility criteria, including a prohibition on white businesses.

“You must be 100% black-owned as defined in the ICT Sector B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice,” Amazon explained.

“100% Black South African, as the term ‘black people’ is a generic term which means Africans, Coloureds, and Indians.”

Simply put, the programme is open to all businesses unless they have a white person as a shareholder or owner.

Businesses are also required to have a valid Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor certificate or affidavit on the date of application.

Other criteria include a turnover below R50 million and 100% founder-owned equity remaining for the contract term.

There must be no debt attached to black people’s shareholding for the duration of the program, and the business must be a Software Partner.
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AWS and Amazon are still run as separate legal entities in South Africa.

AWS has invested enormous amounts on data centers in South Africa, they needed to cut a deal with the government to meet BEE requirements in order not to be excluded from the market.

I'm not trying to make excuses for them, just pointing out that a lot of the companies doing BEE deals are doing them because our brilliant ANC government forced them into either abandoning their massive investment or bowing to pressure.
 
My personal favorite thing that Takealot will do is, to get free shipping I add items to the cart. One item will take a month to deliver. So ok, fine, I accept the month delivery, so that I get it for free.

Finally 3 weeks later the day arrives. Suddenly the supplier cancels the order. Then I need to fight Takealot to get my money back.
 
Woooo boy, wait till amazon starts shifting their pricing back to normal. Their current pricing is there to entice new customers and get people over to them. Once they have the majority share of users, they going to do the EXACT SAME THING, just much worse. Mark my words.
 
Needed something small off Takelot today as they were the only seller that has stock, it's pretty egregious they want me to pay them to collect something I just bought FROM them, not a third-party seller.

Found a "trick" though, sign up for a trial subscription, make the order, cancel subscription. Free collection.
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
Needed something small off Takelot today as they were the only seller that has stock, it's pretty egregious they want me to pay them to collect something I just bought FROM them, not a third-party seller.

Found a "trick" though, sign up for a trial subscription, make the order, cancel subscription. Free collection.
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New accounts have free delivery, no minimum.
 
DrJohnZoidberg said:
I didn't have to use a new account, I already had used a trial before but it let me do it again so I guess that's nice.
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Oh I see. Yeah I also did the trial a few months ago and it looks I can try it again. Weird but ok.
 
AstroTurf said:
I bought a watch face protector for my watch 8 classic from them late november/early December.
It broke mid January and I sent it back expecting a return or refund (Not much, like R300 but yea),
They told me it is my fault and refused then tried to send the broken thing back to me. I would not accept the return.

I then cancelled takealot more and informed them as to why.

Since then I have made one purchase from takealot, last week.

They gave me a 30 day takealot more trial so I took it, got free delivery and cancelled the same day.

The cancellation wanted an explanation.

I wrote.

"Remember that defective R300 item return you denied me in January? I cancelled back then already, thanks for the free delivery"

Anyway, takealot is going the same route as DSTV, simply unable to keep up with the competition.
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Oh I love this !!!
You The Man bro
Nice!
 
SkillBeatsAll said:
They do realise that, for a lot of items, they no longer have a monopoly?

Amazon and the likes are going to eat their cake. Amazon still has huge room to expand their offering.
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Correct. Checkers is a big one.
 
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