# Top 30 companies with a mobile app in Cape Town

Tamtam tracks 32 companies with a mobile app headquartered in Cape Town. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Woolworths, TFG (The Foschini Group) and City of Cape Town. Their median headcount is 597. Half of them were founded in 2001 or later.

These Cape Town-based companies with mobile apps are mostly large retailers and government entities. Key players include Woolworths, offering food, fashion, and homeware with a focus on sustainability; TFG, operating numerous retail brands across various countries; and the City of Cape Town, providing diverse services to its residents. Other notable companies are takealot.com, an e-commerce retailer, and Mukuru, a fintech platform for financial services. The list also features specialized retailers like sportscene and Totalsports.

The data shows a strong concentration of retail companies, from general merchandise to specialized sporting goods and fashion. Many of these firms are well-established, with founding dates spanning several decades, indicating a mature business landscape in the retail sector.

🇿🇦 Cape Town · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Woolworths](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/woolworths) (woolworths.co.za)<br>Offering a unique blend of quality food, fashion, beauty, and homeware with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 37,741 | 1931 |
| 2 | [TFG (The Foschini Group)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tfg-the-foschini-group) (tfglimited.co.za)<br>Operates thirty-five speciality retail brands across twenty-three countries, offering fashion, jewellery, homeware, and electronics through over four thousand outlets and a lifestyle e-commerce platform. | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 29,353 |  |
| 3 | [City of Cape Town](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/city-of-cape-town) (capetown.gov.za)<br>Municipality in Cape Town offering a diverse range of services to 4 million residents, with a focus on community, development, and growth | Government Administration | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 22,864 |  |
| 4 | [Western Cape Government](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/western-cape-government) (westerncape.gov.za)<br>The organization in Western Cape creates laws, provides services, and promotes an open opportunity society through various communication channels and community engagement | Government Administration | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 8,158 | 1994 |
| 5 | [takealot.com](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/takealot-com) (takealot.com)<br>The leading eCommerce retailer in South Africa and the African continent, dedicated to providing a customer-centric online shopping experience with a focus on improving customer satisfaction | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 7,673 | 2011 |
| 6 | [sportscene](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sportscene) (sportscene.co.za)<br>A leading retailer of trendy sneakers, apparel, and accessories from top streetwear brands for men, women, and kids across southern Africa | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 4,065 |  |
| 7 | [Mukuru](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mukuru) (mukuru.com)<br>Leading fintech platform in Africa offering affordable and reliable financial services, including money transfers, funeral cover, and prepaid cards, with multilingual customer support channels | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 2,369 | 2004 |
| 8 | [Totalsports](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/totalsports) (bash.com)<br>Leading sporting goods retailer in Southern Africa, offering a wide range of products from top global brands both in-store and online | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 1,728 | 1982 |
| 9 | [MHR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mhr-cape-town) (mhr.co.za)<br>Leading healthcare recruitment agency in South Africa, providing quality temporary and permanent personnel in nursing, doctors, pharmacists, emergency services, and medical administrative staff | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 1,007 | 1996 |
| 10 | [MWEB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mweb) (mweb.co.za)<br>Leading South African ISP connecting over one million homes via fibre and LTE, partnering with infrastructure providers for high-performance connectivity. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 998 | 1997 |
| 11 | [ShopriteX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shopritex) (shopritex.breezy.hr)<br>Innovative digital business hub for Africa's largest retailer, focused on customer-centric culture, data science, technology, and personalized shopping experiences | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 935 | 2020 |
| 12 | [Mr D](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mr-d) (mrd.com)<br>Leading South African online delivery service offering liquor, gifts, groceries, and more through an app, with partnerships spanning 8000+ restaurants and Pick n Pay stores nationwide | Software Development | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 899 | 1992 |
| 13 | [vida e caffè](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vida-e-caffe) (vidaecaffe.com)<br>A fusion of Portuguese street café culture and African energy, infusing passion in all aspects of daily operations Serving inspiration #NoPassionNoPoint | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 869 | 2001 |
| 14 | [The Building Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-building-company) (thebuildingco.com)<br>A leading retail provider of building materials with 171 outlets across Southern Africa, serving the construction industry and home improvement market | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 803 | 1972 |
| 15 | [Sweepsouth](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sweepsouth) (sweepsouth.com)<br>Online platform connecting clients to cleaners for home services Bringing technology to modernize the industry, offering hassle-free booking and short-notice availability | Internet Marketplace Platforms | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 597 | 2014 |
| 16 | [Kauai](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kauai) (kauai.co.za)<br>Creating fresh, sustainable, and diverse food options for all diets, with a focus on simplicity and seasonality for a healthier future | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 595 | 1996 |
| 17 | [STBB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stbb) (stbb.co.za)<br>An experienced team of attorneys offering a wide range of legal services, specializing in property, corporate, estates, family, labor, and construction law Also, providing a unique property platform app | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 589 | 1900 |
| 18 | [Bash](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bash) (bash.com)<br>Leading fashion and lifestyle retailer's omni-channel division focused on revolutionizing the retail experience through innovative software and solutions | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 585 | 2021 |
| 19 | [Bootlegger](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bootlegger) (bootlegger.coffee)<br>Established in 2012 by three friends, this brand has multiple locations in Cape Town and Johannesburg, drawing inspiration from iconic music | Restaurants | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 576 | 2012 |
| 20 | [Yoco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yoco) (yoco.com)<br>An African technology company empowering entrepreneurs with accessible payment solutions and financial services to drive economic participation and success | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 545 | 2015 |
| 21 | [HomeChoice Holdings Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/homechoice-holdings-limited) (homechoiceinternational.com)<br>An investment holding group in Malta sells homewares, personal electronics, and offers loans through mail order, online channels, and call centers in southern Africa | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 540 |  |
| 22 | [Foschini](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/foschini) (bash.com)<br>A South African fashion and beauty brand empowering women by supporting local manufacturing and celebrating women who shape the future | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 522 |  |
| 23 | [Toy Kingdom (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/toy-kingdom-pty-ltd) (toykingdom.co.za)<br>Leading retailer and wholesaler of toy and recreational goods in Africa, offering well-known and exclusive toy brands for families and children Expanding aggressively | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 364 |  |
| 24 | [FreshStop Convenience Stores](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/freshstop-convenience-stores) (freshstop.co.za)<br>Freshstop offers a range of take-away options including chicken, fish, grilled food, and pizza, along with gourmet coffee, groceries, and convenience items | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 363 | 2003 |
| 25 | [Travelstart](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/travelstart) (travelstart.co.za)<br>Online travel agency simplifying and making travel booking affordable with flights, hotels, car options, holiday packages, activities, and secure payment options | Travel Arrangements | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 350 | 1999 |
| 26 | [Mama Money](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mama-money) (mamamoney.co.za)<br>A tech company offering affordable cross-border money transfer services for foreign nationals to support their families and promote social upliftment | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 338 | 2013 |
| 27 | [Exact Clothing \| TFG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/exact-clothing-tfg) (bash.com)<br>A one-stop clothing store offering value, quality, and fashion-forward apparel, footwear, and accessories for families and children in multiple countries | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 317 | 1999 |
| 28 | [Jumia South Africa (Zando)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jumia-south-africa-zando) (zando.co.za)<br>A leading online fashion store in South Africa, part of the Jumia Group, providing easy shopping, job opportunities, and new skills in Africa | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 232 | 2012 |
| 29 | [Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Co (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/table-mountain-aerial-cableway-co-pty-ltd) (tablemountain.net)<br>Operating since 1929, this company provides a world-class experience within a National Park and World Heritage Site, offering an effortless trip to the mountain summit | Travel Arrangements | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 225 | 1929 |
| 30 | [Payfast by Network](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/payfast-by-network) (payfast.io)<br>Supporting South African businesses at every stage of their journey, Payfast empowers entrepreneurs to take on the world with confidence | Financial Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 202 | 2007 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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