You have to be an optimist (or desperate) to use the SA Post Office these days, given the speed and reliability of the services on offer.
November 25 is Black Friday, the FOMO is real, and rather than going in blind with your credit card at the ready, I’d suggest a little foresight.
Prinsloo and his colleague, Lloyd Mtombeni, became overnight heroes last May when they prevented a potential cash-in-transit heist.
When close to 200 million people around the world visit your online store each month, you can get away with selling some nonsensical rubbish willy-nilly.
Unlike Instagram, which has recently become so cringingly obvious about trying to sell us stuff, TikTok still shows regular people getting really excited about their favourite things.
Aside from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it offers perhaps the best savings on a huge range of products.
The South African Postal Workers Union (Sapwu) has revealed that there were 856 violent crimes reported at various post offices across the country.
Tech goodies, gadgets, homeware, appliances, fashion – when US retailers do discounts, they do them properly.
The wheels have been coming off for years and despite numerous rescue efforts and talk of cleaning up its act, things may be too far gone.
For most of these products, I’d probably opt for home delivery to rule out having to show your co-workers what you ordered.
When I order online, I want instant gratification. I can handle a few days of waiting but when things run into the weeks I start getting antsy.
Figuring out all those courier costs, like shipping, import duty and VAT, clearance, and disbursement can be a real headache.
Gone are the days of asking if anybody is going to be flying from abroad to South Africa any time soon.
South African retailers often don’t serve up the massive savings we see in the US or abroad.
For those who intend to celebrate properly come October 31, the big call is what costume to wear.
Sharks with frickin’ laser beams are out, and bug guns with lasers are in. Laugh all you want, but the Bug-A-Salt has made Lorenzo Maggiore a very wealthy man.
We all start off with the best intentions, but once you go down the Amazon wormhole, there’s no coming back.
What a week so far, and Friday is but a blip on the horizon. If toys provide you with a sense of stress relief, these may be worth considering.
Amazon has an entire section devoted to Father’s Day deals, with some goodies reduced by as much as 35%, and more added by the day.
The SA Post Office (SAPO) has lost money for 14 years running, incurring losses of almost nearly R1,8 billion. The fate of Courier and Freight Group isn’t much of a surprise.
The latest financial report coming out of the SA Post Office shows just how much of a mess the state-owned entity has become.
Once you’ve forked over your cash, the waiting game begins. If the retailer doesn’t deliver the goods, there are some laws you should read up on.
Many of the products you will find on Amazon don’t ship to South Africa, and there’s often a wait for those that do.
I’ve always had a bit of a problem, when it comes to my underwear. As a card-carrying Calvin Klein underwear devotee, the only realistic solution to keeping my selection ‘box fresh’, is to buy them when travelling.
Trying to figure out how much customs duties and import fees you owe on a package can be a minefield, so naturally, the scam artists have pounced.
South African shoppers looking to score major deals on Black Friday might want to consider expanding their horizons.
Looking for a Christmas gift for your hipster friend who has it all? This coffee table book will probably hit the spot.
Sure, you could take advantage of Amazon Prime Day to get something useful, or you could splurge on a bacon bedspread.
Amazon Prime Day promises some incredible savings, but you’re going to need a few tricks and tips to make the most of it.
Even if you don’t intend to go pro, using the Slinger Bag is a surefire way to get a competitive edge over friends and family.