takealot

  1. Jan

    Takealot Group grows revenue to R13 billion, still makes R111 million loss

    Takealot makes R111 million loss despite massive revenue increase Takealot grew its gross merchandise value by 34% and revenue by 27%, Naspers reported in its annual results for the period 1 April 2021 – 31 March 2022. Naspers noted that these percentages represent growth in local currency...
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    Takealot tech deals test with Serval price tracker

    Best tech deals on Takealot tested with price tracker Some of the products on offer in Takealot's Top Tech Picks sale are currently discounted to their lowest prices yet, a MyBroadband analysis shows. We compared discounted product prices from Takealot's Top Tech Picks sale to their lowest...
  4. Jan

    Amazon planning South African online shopping launch

    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...
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    Is Takealot ripping off the Public with hiding poor service behind suppliers

    Takealot is one of a number of Tech online suppliers. Others are LOOT, Evetech, Bidorbuy etc. If one buys from Bidorbuy one actually just uses Bidobuy as a portal. You actually do not get a Bidorbuy invoice, or goods packaged by them. They simply facilitate the sale by the supplier. Loot and...
  6. Jan

    Telkom's online RICA system offline - SIMs from Takealot useless

    Beware buying a Telkom SIM from Takealot MyBroadband bought a preloaded Telkom prepaid unlimited data SIM from Takealot but could not use it because of problems with the Telkom online RICA system. The Telkom LTE Prepaid Unlimited Off-Peak bundle offers users unlimited data for 31 days after a...
  7. Jan

    South African TV retailers price comparison - 43-inch to 75-inch

    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...
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    Is Takealot's CT warehouse permanently closed for collections?

    Anyone know why one can't select Takealot's warehouse in Montague Gardens for collections any longer? The closest collection point will cost an additional R30 to collect.
  9. Jan

    Testing Takealot vouchers bought with mined Litecoin

    I bought from Takealot using cryptocurrency without touching a bank MyBroadband tested buying a product from Takealot using vouchers purchased with cryptocurrency on Bitrefill. Bitrefill is a website that offers vouchers and services in exchange for cryptocurrency that recently launched...
  10. Apogee

    Is Takealot intentionally delaying shipment of in-stock items?

    Being a customer of Takealot since the beginning I got to know their schedules very well. I however noticed recently that they seem to be intentionally delaying the shipment of in-stock items, probably to give priority to the more expensive 'next day delivery/collection' items. Anyone else...
  11. Jan

    Takealot launches new flagship pickup point in Cape Town

    Takealot's new flagship pickup point in Cape Town — With robots and free collections Takealot has launched a flagship pickup point in Richmond Park, Cape Town, and all collections from the site will be free of charge. The pickup point will also be home to automated guided vehicles — or robots...
  12. Jan

    Takealot and Makro tech price comparison

    Takealot versus Makro — online pricing comparison Makro has big plans to increase its online sales and compete with South Africa's Internet retail giant Takealot. However, a MyBroadband comparison showed that Makro's pricing on tech products is generally higher. MyBroadband compared a sample...
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    Takealot - here we go again

    So I placed an order yesterday and paid an additional fee for collection at the Milnerton pickup point - btw item is in stock (Apple watch) After receiving no confirmation of my order being ready for collection I finally get a notification that the order was cancelled, credited and placed...
  14. Jan

    Minister publishes Post Office Amendment Act for public comment

    Post Office shake-up — and the fight to take over online shopping deliveries Communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has published the South African Post Office Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing to expand the postal agency’s duties and mandate. It also takes aim at courier...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 57
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  15. Jan

    Robbers botch Takealot Pickup Point heist

    Video shows hapless robbers fail attempted Takealot hit A video posted on social media appears to show a robbery at a Takealot Pickup Point in Johannesburg going wrong very quickly. The CCTV footage, shared by well-known civil activist Yusuf Abramjee, starts with a white Audi SUV entering the...
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    Takealot strike

    Takealot apparently have a strike affecting some of their KZN depots, resulting in parcels not being dispatched. I had a package due to arrive on Friday, got an SMS on Friday evening to inform me of the strike and to expect another message in 24 hours. Well guess what, I’m still waiting. When...
  17. Jan

    Takealot joining battle over Post Office's 1kg parcel delivery monopoly

    Takealot joining battle against Post Office's plan to block courier deliveries under 1kg South Africa's biggest ecommerce retailer Takealot has applied to join the court battle between PostNet and the South African Post Office (SAPO) over the delivery of small packages by courier. The private...
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    • couriers garry marshall south african express parcels association (saepa) south african post office (sapo) takealot
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  18. Jan

    Takealot Fire Sale tech - 15 cool tech deals

    Takealot fire sale tech deals — including a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 for R16,500 Takealot launched its Fire Sale on Thursday, 24 February, and is offering deals on a wide range of tech products up until Sunday, 6 March. The South African ecommerce giant is offering deals on products such as...
  19. fanusj

    Takealot closing down Pickup points?

    Just received an email that Takealot is closing down their pickup point here in Faerie Glen. I know the building that hosts this pickup point is being renovated. However, it seems that there are NO other pickup points in Pretoria East any longer. When selecting Centurion Mall pickup point on...
  20. Jan

    Scammers pretending to be Takealot on Facebook

    Beware Takealot scams on Facebook Online fraudsters have scammed numerous South Africans on Facebook, claiming to be South Africa's biggest online retailer Takealot. This past festive season, several ads from "Takealot" with substantial discounts on various products, including TVs, iPads...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  21. Jan

    Smartphone price comparison at Takealot, Everyshop, Connected Devices, Technomobi, and Cellucity

    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.
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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