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SA online shopping hits record R159bn as e-commerce reaches 10% of retail

IOL · 03 September 2026 at 11:21

SA online shopping hits record R159bn as e-commerce reaches 10% of retail

South Africa’s online retail sales are forecast to reach R159bn in 2026, accounting for about 10% of total retail turnover, according to a World Wide Worx report.

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