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.
News
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
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.
Crime
Watch: Checkers Sixty60 driver robbed of groceries [video]
Home security cameras caught horrifying images of the moment an unidentified Checkers Sixty60 driver was ambushed by gun-wielding robbers.
Crime
Witbank police launch manhunt for Highveld Mall robbery suspects [photo]
Witbank police are in search of two suspects, believed to be foreigners, in connection with the Valentine’s Day Highveld Mall robbery.
Lifestyle
Westown Square: Development of R1.4 billion mega-mall in high gear
Westown Square, a R1.4bn high-street retail marvel in Shongweni, Durban, is expected to open its doors in early 2025.
Viral
Mall@55 roof collapses as stormy weather hits Centurion [photo]
The roof at the entrance of Mall@55 collapsed on Friday evening.
Crime
Springs Mall robbery: Here’s everything we know
A robbery at Springs Mall left one security response officer wounded and a portion of the shopping centre closed. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Mall of Africa targeted in deadly armed robbery: Here’s what we know
Mall of Africa hosted a violent armed robbery on Monday evening that resulted in one death. Here’s everything we know.
Crime
Watch: Rosebank motorist brazenly robbed at The Zone parkade [video]
A Rosebank motorist was ambushed by two armed robbers at the entry way of The Zone parkade and the entire ordeal was caught on CCTV.
Crime
N1 City Mall cautiously resumes business after brazen daytime shooting [photo]
Business resumes at N1 City Mall after a shooting incident leaves one man injured.
Crime
Watch: Burglars pillage fast food outlet at Lyttelton Shopping Centre [video]
Video captures burglars raiding a fast food outlet at Lyttelton Shopping Centre on Wednesday morning.
Cape Town Buzz
My Cape Town Market at Company’s Garden: Here’s everything you must know
The My Cape Town Market at Company’s Garden, running from December 16 to 20, promises a festive extravaganza with live entertainment, dance battles, and a variety of vendors, supporting the local economy.