South Africa’s R159-billion online retail market enters its biggest peak-season test

The Media OnlineTMO Reporter · 15 September 2026 at 05:42

South African online retail is expected to reach R159-billion in 2026, growing 22.5%. Online shopping is set to account for 10% of South Africa’s retail turnover for the first full calendar year. Internet access reaches 79.1% of adults, but only 34.2% currently shop online. Takealot, Shein and…
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