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...
Half a million customers hit by Incredible, HiFi Corp, and Everyshop data breach
Pepkor-owned JD Group has confirmed that it suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over half a million of its customers.
On Wednesday, 31 May 2023, the retail company published notices on...
Over 500,000 Incredible, HiFi Corp, and Everyshop customer records possibly hacked
An established data leaker has posted a file in a hacker forum that they claim contains the personal records of 500,000 JD Group customers. They are effectively selling the data for $2 (R39).
JD Group is a...
Everyshop fails to take on Takealot and Makro
Everyshop planned to become the best online store in South Africa and take significant market share from Takealot and Makro but has failed to achieve this goal.
Everyshop officially launched on 1 April 2021, offering a wide range of products...
Samsung is the TV king of South Africa
Although several TV brands feature among South Africa's most popular, one name consistently pops up at the top of retailer and distributor sales lists — Samsung.
The company's dominance in South Africa makes sense considering its cutting-edge display...
Most affordable power trolleys for surviving Stage 6 load-shedding
There are numerous inverter trolleys for sale in South Africa that can run essential appliances to get you through load-shedding for less than R10,000.
While many households are looking into fully-fledged backup power systems...
Amazon.com planning to launch a marketplace in South Africa
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a marketplace in South Africa that will compete against Takealot, Makro, and other online retailers.
Citing leaked documents, Business Insider reported that Amazon plans to expand to five new...
Ultimate South African TV price shootout — With a clear winner and loser
If you are looking for the best deal on a TV in South Africa, you might be better off shopping at a traditional brick-and-mortar retailer than using one of South Africa's top online stores.
MyBroadband compared the prices...
Cheapest online stores to buy smartphones in South Africa
Cellucity and Takealot have the best pricing for several smartphones, offering significant savings compared to other online stores.
MyBroadband compared five major online smartphone-selling stores to determine which is the cheapest.
Black Friday 2021 delivery times in South Africa — What to expect
South African retailers are getting ready to deliver a rush of orders during Black Friday 2021.
Early Black Friday deliveries tested — excellent results, but we are still waiting for one package
Real-world testing by MyBroadband revealed that Takealot and Makro had the best delivery speeds, while OneDayOnly was the worst.
Best early Black Friday smartphone deals — Including the iPhone 12 Pro
With the 26th of November fast approaching, South African retailers are offering deals on a range of smartphones as part of their extended Black Friday promotions.
Retailers such as Takealot, Everyshop, and Hi-Fi...
Best early Black Friday deals under R2,000
Retailers across South Africa launched their extended Black Friday promotions, with several companies offering reduced prices throughout the month of November.
Stores including Takealot, Everyshop, Incredible Connection, and Hi-Fi Corporation are...
Everyshop's first Black Friday deals revealed
Everyshop has launched its Low'vember Black Friday 2021 promotion.
The online store will be offering daily deals on a wide range of products during November, with free delivery and discounts of up to 100% off in its Check-Out Challenge.
The latter...
Takealot dethroned — Best online shopping prices in South Africa
Takealot dominates online retail in South Africa, but with the Covid-19 pandemic, many retailers have improved their platforms, and smaller web-based stores are growing in popularity.
Brick and mortar businesses such as Makro...
Best smartphone deals in South Africa
If you are looking to buy a smartphone, South African retailers like Takealot, Everyshop, Game, and Incredible Connection are offering discounts on smartphones that cater to a range of budgets.
These discounts are available on brands such as Samsung, Oppo...
Big price cuts on ultra-large TVs in South Africa
Takealot and Everyshop have slashed the price of ultra-large televisions, with prices for 75-inch TVs starting below R20,000.
A recent study by GfK Lighthouse on the impact of the unrest on technical goods sales in South Africa showed that tech...
Takealot versus Makro — the winner is clear
An ecommerce test by MyBroadband Insights revealed that Takealot offers the best overall ecommerce service among large online retailers.
Ecommerce is experiencing tremendous growth in South Africa. A recent study by World Wide Worx revealed that...
Large-screen TV prices slashed in South Africa
Takealot, Everyshop, Makro, and Hirsch’s have slashed the price of large-screen TVs as part of special promotions.
Hirsch’s has launched a “Match Day TV Sale” where it offers discounts of up to 20% on a range of big-brand televisions.
Everyshop...
Takealot large-screen TV specials — including 8K and OLED
Takealot has reduced the price of large-screen TVs and streaming devices as part of its “Streaming and Storage Devices” sale from 17 to 20 June.
Apart from TV specials, Takealot is also running promotions on TV streaming devices...