Inside the township market [2023 Township CX Report]

Loading player...
GUEST – Mongezi Mtati, senior brand strategist at Rogerwilco

Key insights :

· Township consumers are increasingly prioritising value over brand loyalty, with 59.3% stating price as primary consideration when choosing a product

· A strong sense of loyalty exists towards local shops and brands, evidenced by 23% of respondents who spend 25% to 50% of their income within the township · Spaza shops are witnessing a year-on-year increase in the number of daily shoppers

· The popularity of home-grown brands is on the rise among township consumers · Local fashion brands, led by Bathu, are attracting significant spending by township residents, followed by Drip and Amakipkip · Township-based delivery services are experiencing a surge in growth

· Wider and more accessible internet access is creating more opportunities for online work · Stokvel community is undergoing a notable shift towards younger and more tech-savvy members
12 Jun 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

Other recent episodes

EXPLAINER - Why some sports stars are worth more than companies.

An 18-year-old footballer valued at more than R6 billion has reignited a global debate: how do we really put a price on modern sports stars? Following a new long-term contract at Barcelona, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been named the world’s most valuable footballer — outranking established global icons and…
15 Jan 3PM 22 min

Why central bank independence matters.

GUEST – Prof Jannie Rossouw - Honorary professor at Wits Business School and economist at Altitude Wealth Central bank independence refers to a central bank’s ability to formulate and implement monetary policy - such as setting interest rates and managing liquidity - without direct control or interference from the political…
15 Jan 3PM 19 min

South Africa at Davos 2026: The Investment Message SA Is Taking to the World.

GUEST - Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand South Africa As global leaders gather in Davos under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”, South Africa is stepping onto one of the world’s most influential stages to make its investment case amid heightened geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change. With…
15 Jan 3PM 10 min