{"id":1126,"date":"2015-11-30T08:30:13","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T06:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/richideas.co.za\/?p=1126"},"modified":"2017-09-21T12:35:05","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T10:35:05","slug":"online-shopping-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contattolive.co.za\/north\/online-shopping-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Online shopping in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1126\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1126-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1126-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1126-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I find it frustrating when I can\u2019t think of a gift to give someone who is difficult to buy for. The situation is only made worse when it\u2019s the busiest time of the year at the malls. Luckily for me, online shopping in South Africa is growing at a phenomenal rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does this mean I don\u2019t have to brave hordes of people, but the gift selection process is more streamlined with suggestions and sorting. Here are some of my favourite online stores:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Groupon<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are looking for discounts on helicopter rides, sushi or a full-body massage Groupon is the place to go! The unique mixture of getaways, places to go, food &amp; drink and other goods sets Groupon apart from other online e-commerce sites. If you are looking for gift inspiration this is a wonderful website with awesome savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Yuppiechef<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After visiting this site you won\u2019t need to question why it\u2019s the best e-commerce website in South Africa. It\u2019s visually appealing and so easy to navigate. With curated gift boxes, reviews and super savings there are plenty of great ideas for aspiring chefs, braai masters and anyone with a refined palate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Takealot (Kalahari)<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for an online superstore, Takealot has (a lot of) everything. After having recently merged with Kalahari you can be sure that there will constantly good prices. From fashion to pet products to tech gadgets, everyone can find something that they want. Check out their daily deals for some 24-hour markdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Netflorist<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flowers for any occasion with <\/span><b>sameday delivery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Netflorist does a great job of catering to festive holidays, birthdays or celebrations with flowers, perfume, bath and body products, chocolates and a range of other items perfect for that special someone who has everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main advantages of these South African e-commerce sites (besides the savings) are the wide variety of items at your fingertips as well as the speedy delivery service. You can also look through a larger selection of products much quicker. I\u2019ve highlighted some of my favourite online stores, but there are many more stores with exclusive and exciting products. Join the online shopping revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I find it frustrating when I can\u2019t think of a gift to give someone who is difficult to buy for. The situation is only made worse when it\u2019s the busiest time of the year at the malls. Luckily for me, online shopping in South Africa is growing at a phenomenal rate.Not only does this mean I don\u2019t have to brave hordes of people, but the gift selection process is more streamlined with suggestions and sorting. 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