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Online retail now makes up nearly 10% of total retail sales in SA.

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GUEST – Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx



South Africa’s online shopping boom shows no signs of slowing. According to the latest Online Retail in South Africa 2025 report by World Wide Worx, online retail sales surged 35% in 2024, reaching R96-billion and are expected to hit R130-billion in 2025, pushing e-commerce to nearly 10% of total retail sales for the first time.
15 Sep 2025 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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