e-commerce

  1. Luis

    Preview of Amazon Prime Day in South Africa

    Preview of Amazon Prime Day in South Africa If the types of deals Amazon offers in the US version of its flagship sales event are anything to go by, South Africans should be very excited for the retailer's first local Prime Day Sale. Over the years, MyBroadband has frequently compiled the best...
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  3. Luis

    Counterfeit Mecer products being sold on South Africa's Temu

    Counterfeit Mecer products being sold on South Africa's Temu Merchants on the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu listed counterfeit goods featuring several prominent South African brands, including items bearing the Mecer logo. Four products came up when searching “Mecer” on Temu: a newsboy cap...
  4. Luis

    Yuppiechef was started as a part-time experiment by two developers before being sold for R470 million in 2021

    Yuppiechef was started as a part-time experiment by two developers before being sold for R470 million in 2021 E-commerce business Yuppiechef was started as a part-time project by South African developers Andrew Smith and Shane Dryden before being sold to Mr Price for around R470 million in...
  5. Luis

    Amazon explains Prime memberships from U.S. do not translate to South Africa

    Details South Africans should know about their Amazon Prime memberships People with Prime memberships for overseas Amazon marketplaces will not gain the benefits of those subscriptions in South Africa. Many South African shoppers already have Amazon Prime memberships on the company’s main U.S...
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  6. Luis

    We tested Amazon Prime in South Africa

    We tested Amazon Prime in South Africa I tested Amazon Prime following its launch in South Africa, and it worked perfectly. Prime allowed me to select free same-day delivery for an order, and it arrived within six hours. Amazon launched its Prime subscription service in South Africa on the...
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  7. Luis

    What South Africans are searching for on Takealot in 2026

    What South Africans are searching for on Takealot in 2026 Takealot said data from over 5 million shoppers and a billion product searches showed strong demand for smartphones, baby products, laptops, TVs, home appliances, and furniture in South Africa. The e-commerce company released the data...
  8. Luis

    Amazon ends free standard delivery promotion in South Africa

    Amazon ends free standard delivery promotion in South Africa Amazon’s marketplace in South Africa has ended its long-running promotion that offered free delivery on all orders, with the option to upgrade to same-day delivery for R2. Free delivery on items shipped by Amazon for orders over R500...
  9. Luis

    TFG's Bash rivalling Temu and Shein in South Africa

    TFG's Bash rivalling Temu and Shein in South Africa The Foschini Group's (TFG's) online lifestyle and apparel store, Bash, established by two of the founders of the once-formidable Superbalist, has continued to record impressive growth in sales and profits. In TFG's latest interim results, the...
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  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    The Indian-born entrepreneur making it big in South African e-commerce

    The Indian-born entrepreneur making it big in South African e-commerce Sahil Affriya told MyBroadband that his vision is to provide every South African with the technology to easily start their own e-commerce business by facilitating logistics. On Thursday, his company, Shiprazor, received a...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    The Courier Guy adds fuel surcharge

    The Courier Guy adds fuel surcharge One of South Africa's largest delivery companies, The Courier Guy, will add a 12% fuel surcharge to all shipments in response to the recent increase in diesel prices. Galxboy owner Thatiso Dube shared the letter in an X post. MyBroadband asked The Courier...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Takealot beats Shein and Temu in media sentiment rankings

    Takealot beats Shein and Temu in media sentiment rankings PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report showed that Takealot ranked highest among e-commerce players, followed by Amazon, Shein, and Temu. The South African e-commerce landscape is fiercely competitive, with the domestic leader...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    Temu festive season order delay warning in South Africa

    Temu festive season order delay warning in South Africa South Africans planning to order products from the Chinese e-commerce giant Temu this festive season should be aware that their shipments may be subject to significant delays due to high order volumes. Several South African customers who...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    The mysterious investors behind Takealot's early success

    The mysterious investors behind Takealot's early success The names of four of the original people responsible for establishing the online store that would become Takealot have remained secret, while three others are rarely credited for their contribution. Takealot was originally called Take2...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Amazon Early Black Friday deals coming in South Africa

    Amazon Early Black Friday deals coming in South Africa Amazon.co.za will offer discounts of up to 50% on a wide range of products in its Early Black Friday promotion. The e-commerce giant provided a sneak peek of its upcoming discounts, which will be available between 31 October and 7 November...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Black Friday 2025 scam tactics guide

    Black Friday 2025 scam tactics guide Black Friday shoppers in South Africa should be aware of the various tactics fraudsters may use to try and steal their money. Absa, Capitec, Discovery Bank, FNB, and Standard Bank provided details about scams to watch out for and shared advice on how...
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  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    Takealot says courier attacks remain a serious concern

    Takealot says courier attacks remain a serious concern Takealot Fulfilment Solutions says that hijacking and armed robberies of couriers remain a serious challenge in South Africa in 2025. E-commerce activity has exploded in the country in recent years. According to World Wide Worx's latest...
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    Amazon Tech Dash deals roundup

    Amazon Tech Dash deals roundup Amazon.co.za launched its Tech Dash sale earlier this week, offering substantial discounts on a wide range of electronics. While the e-commerce giant's local marketplace has not yet participated in its annual blockbuster Prime Day sale, it regularly offers themed...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    The story behind OneCart and founder Lynton Peters

    The story behind OneCart and founder Lynton Peters Lynton Peters is the co-founder and former CEO of all-in-one online grocery shopping platform OneCart, which was bought by Walmart-owned Massmart in 2021. The 38-year-old Peters was raised near the small town of Kloof to the north west of...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Temu not launching its own South African warehouse

    Temu not launching its own South African warehouse While Temu has been promoting the launch of what it terms “local warehouse” in South Africa, it does not actually operate its own distribution centres. The direct-from-China online marketplace said it does not own warehouses but works with...
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Incredible owner's massive failure

    Incredible owner's massive failure Nearly four years after launching with millions of rand in investment, online store Everyshop has completely fallen off the South African e-commerce map. Rolled out in April 2021, Everyshop was intended retail company JD Group's big push into becoming a more...
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