Walmart shares slide on weakest sales growth in six years
The Walmart shares slide followed a second-quarter miss and weaker profit guidance, erasing close to $90 billion of market value in one session.
News
Viral News
Amazon Prime Air drone drops package into Texas pool
A viral clip showed an Amazon Prime Air drone dropping a parcel into a Texas swimming pool, as the service expanded to nearly 500 US cities.
Lifestyle
How to choose school luggage and accessories that survive the school year
Learn how to choose school luggage that lasts the whole year. Check the stitching, zips, base and straps that separate durable bags from throwaways. Read more.
Lifestyle
Mother’s Day 2026: what to buy in South Africa before Sunday
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10 May in South Africa. Here’s what Woolworths and other retailers are offering, from under R100 to full experiential gifts.
Technology
Amazon accused of price-fixing scheme that raised costs for consumers globally
California’s AG released unredacted evidence that Amazon pressured brands to raise prices on rival platforms, and South African Amazon.co.za shoppers are not insulated.
Lifestyle
How South Africans are really spending their December 13th cheque in 2025
We unpack where the typical December 13th cheque in South Africa really goes in 2025 – from groceries and booze to travel, fashion, debt and school supplies.
Lifestyle
Cyber Monday deals: History, global trends and how to shop smart in 2025
Cyber Monday deals now drive record online spending. Here’s the history, global trends and how to shop them smartly and safely in 2025.
Fashion
French watchdogs report SHEIN for selling ‘child-like’ sex dolls
France’s consumer watchdog has reported SHEIN to prosecutors after discovering “child-like” sex dolls for sale on its website, with officials calling the listings “potentially child pornographic.”
Lifestyle
Black Friday deals to be on the lookout for in 2025
Retailers across South Africa have launched early Black Friday deals, with discounts of up to 70% on electronics, home appliances, fashion, and furniture.
Cape Town Buzz
Cavendish Square cautiously reopens after fire
Cavendish Square fire crews quickly contained a blaze that started in a parking level extractor fan, with the Claremont mall later reopening after evacuations.
News
Walmart in South Africa: America’s biggest retailer is coming to Mzansi
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has confirmed plans to open branded stores in South Africa later this year, promising low prices and local partnerships.
Fashion
SHEIN finds new ways to disrupt South Africa’s online retail market
SHEIN is shaking up South Africa’s fashion industry with a pop-up store, a local brand partnership, and tax loopholes that give it a major pricing advantage.
News
Checkers is beta testing South Africa’s first smart trolley
Checkers has launched trials of the Checkers smart trolleys South Africa, allowing shoppers to scan, bag, and pay directly on the cart without standing in a checkout queue.
News
Maponya Mall cautiously resumes operations after a harrowing night of murder
Maponya Mall has reopened under tense conditions after a deadly attack on e-hailing drivers left one person dead and two others seriously injured, sparking protests from Soweto residents.
Fashion
Shein pop-up store coming to South Africa amid global tax scrutiny and financial uncertainty
Shein is launching a pop-up store at Johannesburg’s Mall of Africa this weekend, as questions swirl over its tax practices and a reported $400 million profit ahead of new tariffs.
Crime
Shops targeted in Eastgate Mall robbery reopen amid ongoing investigation
Private security sources claim the iStore and Woolworths were the primary targets during the heist, though Eastgate management has yet to confirm this.
Lifestyle
2024 Black Friday in South Africa: Here’s what to expect
Black Friday 2024 in South Africa promises major discounts on electronics, home essentials, and DIY supplies. Here’s what consumers can expect this year.
Crime
Clearwater Mall jewellery heist ends in instant karma for suspects
Clearwater Mall in West Rand was rocked by a brazen jewellery store robbery on Tuesday. Here are the latest updates.
Crime
Nicolway Mall jewellery store taken down in brazen heist
Armed men robbed Bryanston Jewellers at Nicolway Mall, Sandton, firing shots as they fled. Here are the latest updates.
Crime
Watch: Shots fired in East Rand Mall jewellery store heist [video]
A group of armed suspects stormed a jewellery store inside East Ran Mall, leading to a chaotic scene that included gunfire.
Crime
Shots fired inside Oriental Plaza: Here’s what we know
Initial reports suggest that several people, including bystanders and store employees, were struck by stray bullets.
Crime
Retail Crossing Mall robbery ends in bloody gunfire
According to sources close to the situation, the suspects entered the Levi’s store in Retail Crossing, robbing staff and customers before making their escape.
Crime
Tzaneen Crossing mall shoppers targeted by fake cops in horror hijacking
A couple was hijacked at Tzaneen Crossing Mall, with the suspects posing as police officers.
Viral News
Bandile Shabalala: Outrage soars over Shoprite’s ‘blanket’ statement
Outrage rises over the death of Bandile Shabalala in a Shoprite cold storage room, as the company awaits a police investigation before taking action.
Crime
Tensions escalate outside Ratanda Shoprite after teen freezes to death
A 13-year-old boy died after allegedly being locked in a cold room overnight at the Ratanda Shoprite supermarket in Heidelberg.
Technology
Amazon officially launches in South Africa: Here’s what you must know
Amazon.co.za is now live, bringing a diverse selection of products and enhanced shopping services to South African customers.
Crime
The Glen mall robbery: Suspects make off with Kay Jewelers haul [video]
A popular jewellery store was targeted in a robbery at The Glen mall, and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
Crime
Krugersdorp police seize R250k worth of counterfeit goods from fake jeweller
In Krugersdorp, police have confiscated counterfeit branded watches valued at R250,000 and arrested a suspect for violating the Counterfeit Goods Act.
Crime
Watch: Kenilworth Centre robbery caught on camera [video]
A brazen daytime robbery that occurred at Kenilworth Centre in Claremont, on Monday, was captured on camera.
Fashion
Commes des Garçons Nike ACG Mountain Fly 2 sneakers drop this week: Here’s everything you must know
Get the scoop on the Comme des Garçons Nike ACG Mountain Fly 2 sneakers release this week, including the drop date and purchase details for sneaker enthusiasts.