e-commerce

  1. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Warning about online shopping scams in South Africa

    Warning about online shopping scams in South Africa As South Africa enters the festive shopping season, online threats similar to those that arose during Black Friday will again become apparent. While such scammers are already rife on the Internet under normal circumstances, the increased...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Amazon South Africa's disappointing launch year

    Amazon's disappointing South African launch Amazon's long-awaited South African marketplace launch finally came on 7 May 2024, but it has left many shoppers in the country wanting with the lack of its famous Prime subscription and a fairly limited catalogue. Indications of a potential Amazon...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Takealot group chairperson and former CEO departs

    Takealot group chairperson and former CEO departs Takealot Group has announced the departure of Mamongae Mahlare as executive chairperson of the e-commerce giant, effective end of December 2024. Mahlare joined Takealot from Illovo Sugar South Africa in October 2021. She previously held...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Shein and Temu tax petition draws thousands

    Shein and Temu tax petition draws thousands Thousands of people have signed a petition opposing the South africa Revenue Service decision to close a loophole in the tariff on clothes imported from outlets such as Shein and Temu. Before 1 November, importers had to pay a 45% tariff on clothes...
  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    EU launching second investigation into Temu

    EU launching second investigation into Temu Temu is at risk of being fined for breaching European Union consumer-protection law, adding to the e-commerce platform’s regulatory problems a week after the bloc opened a separate investigation into whether it’s doing enough to combat illegal sales...
  12. Hanno Labuschagne

    Courier hijacking rise pushing up delivery fees

    Courier hijacking rise pushing up delivery fees Hijackers working in organised criminal syndicates are increasingly targeting couriers delivering online orders in South Africa, and customers are among those paying the price for this crime. Online shopping has seen explosive growth in South...
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  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    The Courier Guy reveals some of its most unusual delivered products

    The Courier Guy reveals some of its most unusual delivered products South Africa's courier industry is growing rapidly thanks to an explosion of e-commerce activity, including intensified competition from international giants like Amazon, Shein, and Temu. According to market research firm...
  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    TakealotMore launched — with unlimited free deliveries and collections for R99 per month

    TakealotMore launched — with unlimited free deliveries and collections for R99 per month Takealot has launched a monthly subscription service that provides free deliveries and collections of orders on Takealot.com and Mr D. The South African e-commerce giant said the subscription service —...
  15. MtraX

    What's next?

    What, in your opinion, are the tech stacks or platforms to look out for in the next 5 years and why?
  16. L

    Over the counter pharmaceuticals and beauty products - At work delivery or buy in store

    Are there any services that let me order cough mixture or pain medication (over the counter) online and deliver to my work the same day? I know i will probably miss out on my loyalty points from clicks and dischem, but thinking it's worth it to avoid the mission.
  17. W

    Snapcraze - are they reliable?

    I'm planning on buying a new phone from snapcraze. Has anyone ordered from them before or know if they are reliable? They are really well priced but I'm not sure if they are legit
  18. D

    Portals diversifying of platforms and mergers

    So, to keep up to date on happenings in the market, i thought i would start this thread to find out more information. I find the South African E-commerce space to be very interesting and complex, so i keep tabs on whats happening in the market. This is more of a hobby then work related...
  19. alphabyte

    Shopping basket quotes only

    Hi All, I have opened a new thread earlier this morning but it seems to have vanished into thin air... I have searched Google and have not been able to find what I need, so I am hoping some bright soul here can help. What I need is an e-commerce shopping basket (preferably free and/or open...
  20. Kevin Lancaster

    Smartphones are revolutionising e-commerce in South Africa

    Smartphones are revolutionising e-commerce in South Africa The growth of smartphones in South Africa is revolutionising e-commerce, but marketing bosses have yet to accept that it’s not only wealthy people who now have the gadgets.
  21. Kevin Lancaster

    South African e-commerce revolution expected

    South African e-commerce revolution expected New research shows that South Africans have a big appetite for e-commerce, with massive growth expected in the near future
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