Takealot slammed for potentially offensive product listing
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled against Takealot for listing an "inspirational bracelet" with a potentially offensive message presented front and centre.
The issue was brought before the ARB by Kevin Harris, who...
Takealot welcomes Amazon plans to launch in South Africa
South Africa’s leading online retailer Takealot says Amazon.com Inc.’s plans to launch its e-commerce business in the country show the market is poised for growth, even as it faces power cuts, antitrust issues, and inflationary pressures...
FNB vs Takealot vs Incredible — Cheapest shops to buy load-shedding backup power
While the prices of many energy products offered on FNB's eBucks Shop compare fairly well to other stores, its solar systems seem exorbitantly expensive, a MyBroadband analysis found.
In addition to solar energy...
Gizzu power stations recalled over battery fire risks — full refunds available
Technology distributor Syntech has issued a precautionary recall of certain Gizzu 300Wh and 500Wh portable power stations due to a fire hazard, the National Consumer Commission has announced.
Acting national...
South Africa's top-selling smartphone models revealed
Samsung's Galaxy A series budget and mid-range smartphones dominate device sales at two of South Africa's major mobile networks and a large general goods retailer.
MyBroadband asked the country's four biggest mobile networks and several...
Most popular graphics card brands among gamers in South Africa
Gigabyte, MSI, XFX, ASUS, Palit, and Zotac tend to be the most popular graphics card brands in South Africa, an analysis of several computer hardware reseller listings reveals.
South African retailers Takealot, Rebel Gaming...
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Competition Commission nails Takealot sellers for alleged collusion
Two Takealot sellers that allegedly conspired to fix prices on personal protective equipment must face the Competition Tribunal.
The Competition Commission announced on Thursday that it referred the merchants to Competition...
Takealot and Makro reveal best-selling items over December holidays
Load-shedding products were front-of-mind for many South African shoppers during this past festive season.
That is according to feedback from one of the country's largest general goods retailers — Makro — and the biggest...
Pick n Pay pilots Takealot pick-up counters
Pick n Pay has launched a new pick-up point for Takealot customers at its Table Bay Mall store in Cape Town.
The retailer said that this is part of a pilot to offer customers the convenience of picking up their non-food online orders while shopping...
Takealot merchant sold stolen laptop
A Takealot shopper got a nasty surprise when the brand new laptop he bought from a reseller on the popular online store turned out to be stolen.
Consumer rights journalist Wendy Knowler first reported the experience of the shopper — Somerset West resident...
Takealot unveils limited edition box — here is what your December delivery could look like
South Africa's biggest online store — Takealot.com — will be shipping one million packages over the festive season in a limited edition box designed by the winner of its Heritage Day Design Challenge...
Someone spent R190,179 at Takealot on Black Friday — these were its best-sellers
Takealot.com CEO Frederik Zietsman says the online retailer had a record-breaking Black Friday.
The most orders placed by a single customer on the day was 58, and the biggest single basket value was R190,179.
First look at top Cyber Monday 2022 deals in SA
With Black Friday done and dusted, the next major sales event to look forward to is Cyber Monday on 28 November 2022.
Several South African retailers and service providers have announced that they will release specials on tech and other products...
Takealot under pressure
Takealot’s latest financial results showed that the ecommerce giant is feeling the impact of increased competition, labour issues, and a Competition Commission investigation.
Takealot’s results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 showed that it grew gross...
Best Black Friday deals in South Africa
Black Friday is only a few hours away, and major retailers, online stores, mobile networks, and service providers are offering big discounts on various tech and other products.
While several retailers and service providers have been offering extended...
Takealot makes R224 million loss
Naspers has published interim results for the first half of its 2023 financial year (H1 FY2023), revealing a significant loss for its Takealot group of ecommerce businesses.
The group consists of general online store Takealot.com, delivery service Mr D, and...
Incredible Connection's plan to take on Amazon
Many South Africans already buy computer hardware and other tech products from Amazon, and with the company potentially launching a local marketplace, tech retailers could lose out on sales.
MyBroadband asked several online tech retailers in the...
Takealot sold 5,000 air fryers on Black Friday last year — here are its plans for 2022
Takealot is anticipating its biggest Black Friday yet in 2022, with its operations now focused on preparing for increased traffic and shopper volumes.
The country's biggest online store said the annual...
Takealot launching 24-hour marathon sale on Black Friday — How it will work
South Africa's biggest online retailer, Takealot, will host its first-ever 24-hour marathon live shopping event over Instagram on Black Friday this year.
The offer will run concurrently with the first day of...