As Black Friday approaches, WigWag is excited to unveil new payment methods that will ensure your e-commerce business is ready for the busiest shopping season of the year. WigWag is now the first plug and play payment gateway in South Africa to offer Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Capitec Pay in Shopify and WooCommerce, completing our comprehensive suite of payment solutions. This addition brings together card payments, smartphone wallets, pay-by-bank solutions, and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)—all designed to maximize your sales during Black Friday and the festive season.

The Sneaker Shack's journey is as fascinating as a pair of well-worn, well-travelled sneakers. Founded in 2017 by sneaker enthusiast Lolo Ndlovu, the brand has grown from its humble beginnings in the Maboneng Precinct to 13 stores across South Africa, cleaning over 150,000 pairs of sneakers annually. More than just a shoe-cleaning service, and expanding the business, The Sneaker Shack is on a mission to make a positive impact on South Africa.

After years of interest rate hikes, there is a definite change in the air and things are starting to look up. The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) recently decided to lower the repo rate by 25 basis points, offering some relief to consumers’ pockets in the months ahead. For South African e-commerce business owners, this could not have come at a better time. With Black Friday and “Dezemba” on the horizon, consumers may feel a bit freer to spend. But with increased website traffic, more transactions, and heightened demand for customer service, a successful Black Friday requires careful planning and preparation. Here’s how to make the most of it this year and end 2024 on a high note.