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Cindy Mahlangu launches chic new collection with Shein
South African actress Cindy Mahlangu collaborates with Shein to launch an exclusive fashion collection that combines elegance with urban chic.
South Africa faces avian flu threat: Urgent call for vaccination
South African Poultry Association has raised warning flags South Africa is facing a grave risk from the potential spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Booking blunders: online platform apologises after solo traveller’s viral scam in Cape Town
After Ariel Lyndsey shared her harrowing experience of being scammed twice while using Booking. com, the platform issued an apology.
Surviving Minimum Wage | How South Africa’s second-hand fashion boom is helping people save
The market for pre-loved goods has become increasingly popular in South Africa, providing opportunities for buyers and sellers in the country.
Woolworths reports steady growth amid challenges in apparel sectors
The performance reflects a 6. 2% rise on a constant currency basis against the 26-week comparative period that concluded on 24 December 2023.
Retail sales surge in South Africa following robust growth during the festive season
Over the past six months, improved consumer confidence has been fuelled by lower inflation, lower interest rates, the absence of loadshedding, and greater political certainty after the formation of the Government of National Unity, while Two Pot Pension payouts were also expected to result in lower consumer debt and increased retail spending
South Africa's e-commerce landscape: navigating growth and innovation
As South Africa's e-commerce sector burgeons, discover the key trends that will shape the retail landscape and transform shopping experiences in 2025. Don’t miss out on insights that will help businesses adapt and thrive in this fast-evolving market.
Janu-worry again? Follow these tips for a financially stress-free start to the year
During its month-long Black Friday promotion, Makro said that consumers were investing in bulk packs of essentials like long-life milk, toilet paper, cold drinks, and maize meal.
I used Amazon’s AI for my holiday shopping list. Here’s how it went.
I tried two of Amazon’s AI helpers - the Rufus chatbot and AI-powered product research guides released in October - for my holiday shopping dilemmas and questions.
Without the right business tools, SMEs could struggle to survive the festive season rush
With increased consumer spending, the opportunity to grow revenue is immense, but so are the challenges such as managing cash flow, ensuring secure payment options and maintaining operational efficiency but to name a few.
5 smart ways to spend your December bonus wisely
Essential tips to spend your December bonus wisely and avoid financial stress in the new year.
Christmas treats cheaper as food inflation sees decline
Stats SA’s chief director of price statistics, Patrick Kelly, said eight of the 11 food and NAB groups registered lower rates.
Christmas treats become more affordable as food inflation sees notable decline
Stats SA’s chief director of price statistics, Patrick Kelly, said eight of the 11 food and non-alcoholic beverages groups registered lower rates.
Consumer inflation edges slightly higher in November
There was no change in the consumer price index (CPI) between October and November.
Students increasingly targeted by scammers - how to avoid becoming a victim
The student journey has become a lucrative new source of potential victims for scammers, which is why young people need to be especially alert to potential bad actors.
Online shopping soars as Black Friday spending rises despite economic strain
Black Friday 2024 proved to be a mixed bag for both consumers and retailers, with early reports indicating that the weekend was a success, although spending patterns reflect SA’s ongoing economic challenges.
This is what Discovery Bank customers spent their money on during Black Friday
Discovery said that their clients made the most of their spending and savings during Black Friday.
Low GDP growth to knock South African consumers ahead of festive season
South Africa's economy faces challenges as it contracted by 0. 3% in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to a significant decline in agriculture. This slowdown raises concerns for consumers as high unemployment and living costs persist.
Black Friday spend: R1. 19bn in transactions recorded over shopping extravaganza weekend
Peach Payments said the largest transaction the company recorded over the Black Friday weekend was R441 000 in the travel and tourism industry.
Job losses as Tupperware shuts SA operations end of December
Employees at Tupperware will be laid off after the iconic US food storage container company announced it will be closing operations in South Africa at the end of December 2024.
Black Friday 2024: A 24-hour snapshot of shopping trends
Tracking the 24-hour results, BankservAfrica analysed transaction volumes against both the preceding day (Thursday, 28 November), representing a typical shopping day, and Black Friday 2023 for a year-on-year comparison.
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End of life. We’re all helplessly trapped. Seduced, sucked in, oblivious, with little hope of escape the lure of shopping till we drop the planet in the trash.
Watch how South Africans are buying on Black Friday
Keep an eye on how South Africans are buying this Black Friday using Peach Payments' Black Friday Dashboard.
SA retailers are ready for Black Friday, this is what they are offering
Consumers in the country will search for the best deals to spend their hard-earned rands on as many businesses participate in the shopping extravaganza.