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The CitizenThe CitizenThis is how South Africans spent on Black Friday
One customer spent a whopping R3 million and another just over R1 million, both on travel, entertainment and accommodation.
The CitizenWoolworths’ new bag colour: strategy or silent response to bribery-bag claims?
To change the colour of the bag in less than five days can either mean damage control or this has been on the cards for a while.
The CitizenFood prices decreased – but still too high for most
Food prices are still too high and force most South Africans to cut nutritious food from their household grocery baskets
The CitizenClearwater Mall sees 85 000 people in one day, thanks to Walmart opening
On the day the Walmart store opened, foot count was about 85 000 compared to the average 37 000 on Saturdays.
The CitizenPick n Pay succession plan sees leadership changes
Pick n Pay will welcome four new faces in February 2026.
The CitizenBlack Friday is pumping – let’s hope it does not eat your Christmas lunch
The big day is here: Black Friday, and South African consumers are lining up to buy something they have been wishing for the whole year.
The CitizenBlack Friday: Don’t shop ’til you drop
Experts say consumers have cash for Black Friday, boosted by payday timing, stokvel payouts and two-pot withdrawals despite tight budgets.
The CitizenHey, big spender: R122 195 for a couch on Black Friday?
Black Friday is only at the end of this week, but consumers are already making use of the advance discounts before the big day of shopping.
The CitizenSA reaches highest financial confidence level yet, but where is the action?
Perhaps it comes down to helping South Africans trust that if they can do it on paper, they can do it in real life, and build real financial confidence.
The CitizenHow to avoid a hangover from Black Friday and Christmas spending
You can find the odd special price that is really worth it on Black Friday, but the best deal does not make you lie awake at night worrying about debt.
The CitizenWill Walmart grocery be cheaper than other stores? Here’s the comparison
Walmart will be competing with the likes of Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Spar, Boxer, and Woolworths.
The CitizenFrom chef to executive: Lessons in opening a restaurant
'The modern South African chef is no longer just a creator of flavour, they are a strategist, brand builder, financial custodian and people leader.'
The CitizenShoprite struggles to keep local Sixty60 drivers amid reports of low salaries
Out of the 9 000 Sixty60 drivers in the country, 30% are South African.
The CitizenHigh Court dismisses used car dealer’s appeal against Consumer Tribunal finding
The used car dealer must now pay up: R459 000 for the refund, R100 000 for the fine and the legal costs of the Consumer Commission.
The CitizenBefore spending your critical illness payout you need to draw up a plan – here’s how
After the ordeal of surviving a critical illness, extra money in your bank account can be a big temptation
The CitizenWoolies blinks, hikes on-demand delivery fee by 29%
Though technically Checkers blinked first in July by adding R1.
The CitizenHousehold food basket costing more again, forcing low-income consumers to buy less
While most of us already battle to make ends meet, low-income consumers have to cut nutritious food from their household food basket.
The CitizenCan Shoprite’s ChicRite dominate the fast-food industry in SA?
Shoprite said it is not looking to compete in the fast-food industry, but merely offering its customers convenience
The CitizenCheckers plans to open more halal stores after launching them in KwaZulu-Natal
The stores have been opened in the province due to a strong demand in their offerings.
The CitizenMeet the woman set to manage Walmart’s first SA store
Massmart announced on Thursday the location of SA's first Walmart store.
The CitizenPick n Pay bleeds nearly half a billion as recovery strategy gains momentum
Boxer, partly owned by Pick n Pay, continues to be a key driver of the group’s performance.
The CitizenWarning to retailers that charge customers extra when paying with bank card
Businesses that add a surcharge are in breach of Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act.
The CitizenMarble’s luxury supermarket coming to Pretoria
Pantry by Marble combines elements of takeaway, deli, supermarket and gourmet offerings.
The CitizenFood Security Index: slight improvement, but people still going hungry
Not all South Africans go to sleep at night after a full plate of nutritious food. Some people, especially in rural areas, go to bed hungry.
Disrupt AfricaAfrican B2B e-commerce leaders Wasoko, MaxAB announce merger
Two of Africa’s most prominent B2B e-commerce companies, Kenya’s Wasoko and Egypt’s MaxAB, have announced they have signed preliminary merger terms to join together as a combined entity to drive the transformation of Africa’s informal retail sector. Previously known as Sokowatch, Wasoko closed a…
Disrupt AfricaMeet the sibling-founded Egyptian sports e-commerce platform that’s expanding fast
Egypt’s WayUp Sports is an e-commerce platform specialised in performance-based sports gear – so far, so normal, until you discover its founded by three siblings and is already set for international expansion after banking funding. Founded in 2021 by siblings Omar, Mohamed and Basma Afif, WayUp…