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Amazon
Lifestyle

Hurry up and wait some more: Amazon’s SA launch still in pipeline

Christmas
Lifestyle

Online shopping: Skip the queues for Christmas gifts

living room furniture
Start-up Africa

How to start a furniture business

Amazon
Lifestyle

Hurry up and wait some more: Amazon’s SA launch still in pipeline

Christmas
Lifestyle

Online shopping: Skip the queues for Christmas gifts

Black Friday online shopping tips
Lifestyle

Black Friday: Safe and seamless online shopping tips

By Megan van den Heever20-11-2022 21:02

Black Friday is almost here! Here is how to stay safe online and ensure your checkout process is quick and easy…

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‘I lost R4k’: Tweep scammed after mistakenly posting bank card pic

By Megan van den Heever14-10-2022 15:59

Foolish mistake or innocent oversight? A SA woman reveals how she was conned after accidentally exposing her bank card details online…

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Start-up Africa

Online grocery delivery service takes Eshowe by storm

By GCIS Vuk’uzenzele31-08-2022 14:52

Siyanda Mthethwa (36) launched an online grocery business in response to the escalating fuel costs affecting some businesses.

These denim shorts have caused quite the stir online. Image via Shein
Fashion and Beauty

Don’t show the ama2000s! Buttless Shein shorts garner hilarious reactions

By Marilynn Manuel28-07-2022 14:34

A pair of Shein shorts have managed to go viral as many netizens discuss just what a radical turn fashion trends have taken.

Pick n Pay launched its new Vehicle Licence Disc Renewal Service nationally
News

Getting groceries delivered now cheaper than driving to the store

By Thabo Baloyi07-04-2022 05:00

Given the recent petrol price hike, more consumers could opt for online shopping as opposed to driving to the grocery store

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Lifestyle

Christmas online shopping in SA: What you need to know

By Megan van den Heever06-12-2021 18:29

‘Tis the season to go online shopping for Christmas! Here’s what you need to know before you proceed to checkout…

Money to burn: SA shopper spen
Lifestyle

Money to burn: SA shopper spends record R170k on Black Friday

By Erene Roux26-11-2021 16:24

It looks like South Africa’s biggest Black Friday spender hails from the Western Cape with a basket of almost R170 000!

Price Check: This website help
Lifestyle

Price Check: This website helps you find the best deals on Takealot

By Erene Roux23-11-2021 15:06

Just in time for Black Friday! If you are looking for a tool that could inform you of the best time to buy a product, look no further.

Black Friday online shopping tips
Lifestyle

Black Friday: Safe and seamless online shopping tips

By Megan van den Heever16-11-2021 20:32

Black Friday is almost here! Here is how to stay safe online and ensure your checkout process is quick and easy…

You can buy a rare R70k cognac
Lifestyle

You can buy a rare R70k cognac from Shoprite’s new online liquor store

By Erene Roux16-11-2021 12:16

The Shoprite Group is now selling liquor online at ‘supermarket prices’ and delivers to customers nationwide.

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Business

Online shopping WARNING: Hundreds of consumers ripped-off

By Lyse Comins02-11-2021 16:10

Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman Magauta Mphalele has received hundreds of complaints about this online clothing store.

Tsonga rapper Sho Madjozi
Fashion and Beauty

For-sho! Sho Madjozi launches traditional kids clothing line [photos]

By Rae Seleme01-09-2021 16:13

Mini Heritage Project: Entrepreneur and award-winning musician Sho Madjozi has launched the traditional online store just in time for Heritage Month.

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Celeb News

Pearl Thusi on where she shops plus her WORST online retail experience

By Megan van den Heever18-08-2021 16:50

Pearl Thusi has shared her best and worst retail experiences with her Twitter followers, after admitting to an online shopping disaster…

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lockdownlife

Additional rules for online purchases and deliveries in SA released

By Erene Roux09-07-2021 08:42

Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams recently published additional rules for couriers and deliveries under South Africa’s adjusted level 4 lockdown.

Pink Tax pain: Women forced to
Lifestyle

Pink Tax pain: Women forced to fork out more for personal care products than men

By Erene Roux11-06-2021 12:17

There’s still very little understanding of the concept of pink tax among men and women, although awareness is starting to grow.

Online shopping
News

Online Shopping Advice: Nine tips for consumers to stay safe

By Lyse Comins25-05-2021 10:52

The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman recently reported online shopping site Mr Shopper to the National Consumer Commission.

Mr Shopper
News

Mr Shopper Online Latest: Buyers beware, consumer ombudsman warns

By Lyse Comins24-05-2021 12:20

The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman has warned consumers after receiving a deluge of complaints about online store, Mr Shopper.

Arrest that algorithm! Glitch
Lifestyle

Arrest that algorithm! Glitch blamed for Gumtree SA posting ‘stolen goods’

By Erene Roux25-03-2021 19:36

A simple Google search suggests that Gumtree SA is offering to connect buyers with sellers of various stolen goods.

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News

Online trading platforms to be investigated by the Competition Commission

By Lyse Comins15-03-2021 13:44

Online trading has surged during the Covid-19 pandemic so more consumers are now depedent on online platforms to pay for their goods.

‘TikTok made me buy it’: Platf
Lifestyle

‘TikTok made me buy it’: Platform to unveil new online shopping features

By Gig Mensah15-02-2021 14:23

Get set for an online shopping frenzy, with TikTok’s upcoming e-commerce initiatives expected to rival those of both Facebook and Instagram.

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Fashion and Beauty

Local fashion e-tailer discusses popular items purchased online in 2020

By Erene Roux14-01-2021 20:57

Talk about retail therapy: Here are some of the most popular items purchased online in South Africa in 2020.

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Technology

Black Friday and the dangers of online shopping

By Cheryl Kahla26-11-2020 16:42

Be safe out there!

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Technology

Four tips for transacting safely online this Black Friday

By Cheryl Kahla24-11-2020 18:50

Instant EFT is a technology that is rapidly increasing in use in South Africa which allows users more straightforward EFT payments that clear immediately.

Black Friday
Fashion and Beauty

Top tips for ferreting out the best Black Friday fashion deals

By Jenna Solomon23-11-2020 10:41

With just a little bit of planning, you can find some fab Black Friday fashion steals.

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Technology

Step aside online shopping, virtual shopping is the new kid on the block

By Mia Russell04-08-2020 12:53

One of the many devastating effects of the global pandemic has been on the retail industry and with customers avoiding shopping malls and stores, virtual retail might just be the future of shopping.

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