# Top 38 e-commerce companies in Western Cape

Tamtam tracks 38 e-commerce companies headquartered in Western Cape. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Woolworths, Pick n Pay and TFG (The Foschini Group). Their median headcount is 522. Half of them were founded in 1986 or later. The most common headquarters are Cape Town (30).

The e-commerce companies in Western Cape are largely well-established retail groups, alongside some younger digital-first businesses. Several of these firms specialize in diverse retail offerings. Woolworths provides food, fashion, beauty, and homeware, while Pick n Pay operates various retail formats for groceries and general merchandise. TFG manages numerous specialty retail brands, and takealot.com is an e-commerce retailer. Media24, a media organization, also has e-commerce operations.

Most of these companies are headquartered in Cape Town, indicating a concentration of e-commerce activity in the city. The sector includes a mix of traditional retailers expanding into online channels and dedicated e-commerce platforms. Many of the larger firms were founded between the 1930s and 1980s, suggesting a strong foundation of long-standing businesses adapting to digital commerce.

🇿🇦 Western Cape · 38 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 | [Pick n Pay](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pick-n-pay) (pnp.co.za)<br>Operating diverse retail formats across Africa providing affordable groceries, clothing, and general merchandise while creating economic opportunities and social impact through various store channels. | Retail | 🇿🇦 Kenilworth | 34,254 | 1967 |
| 3 | [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 |  |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [Cape Union Mart Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cape-union-mart-group) (capeunionmart.co.za)<br>A retail division in South Africa offering outdoor adventure gear, trendy apparel, accessories, and unique home goods across three distinctive chains | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 2,635 | 1933 |
| 6 | [Media24 (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/media24-pty-ltd) (media24.com)<br>Leading South African media organization part of a global group, focused on digital media, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, and distribution Passionate about community-building and enriching lives | Media Production | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 2,474 | 1915 |
| 7 | [Red Star Wholesale Catering Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/red-star-wholesale-catering-services) (redstarwholesale.co.za)<br>A leading catering supplier offering a wide range of quality products to the hospitality industry with free delivery for orders over R1 000 | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Brackenfell | 2,191 |  |
| 8 | [Checkers Food Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/checkers-food-services) (redstarwholesale.co.za)<br>Leading supplier of high-quality products for caterers & restaurateurs in Gauteng and Western Cape, offering a wide range of food & beverage items with free delivery on orders over R1000 | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 2,167 |  |
| 9 | [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 |
| 10 | [homechoice](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/homechoice) (homechoicecareers.co.za)<br>A South African retailer providing innovative and affordable homeware products for over 35 years to help customers create beautiful homes | Retail | 🇿🇦 Wynberg | 1,672 |  |
| 11 | [On the Dot](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/on-the-dot) (onthedot.co.za)<br>The company offers a comprehensive logistics solution for various media products, manages product lifecycles, provides courier services, and operates an e-commerce platform | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇿🇦 Bellville South | 1,131 |  |
| 12 | [Cash Crusaders Franchising](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cash-crusaders-franchising) (cashcrusaders.co.za)<br>Leading secondhand retailer with over 250 franchise stores offering pre-loved items, exclusive new brands, and flexible loans in Southern Africa | Retail | 🇿🇦 Muizenberg | 1,117 | 1996 |
| 13 | [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 |
| 14 | [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 |
| 15 | [Sportsmans Warehouse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sportsmans-warehouse) (sportsmanswarehouse.co.za)<br>Leading retailer of sports, fitness, and outdoor goods in South Africa, offering quality branded merchandise for a wide range of enthusiasts and athletes | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 796 | 1986 |
| 16 | [DUNNS CLOTHING](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dunns-clothing) (dunns.co.za)<br>A South African fashion retailer with over 200 stores in Southern Africa offering a value-driven range of clothing, footwear, accessories, beauty, and cellular lifestyle products | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 625 | 1978 |
| 17 | [KWV](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kwv) (kwv.co.za)<br>Produces over 100 wine and spirits products, sourced from South African vineyards, distributed globally to over 100 markets. | Beverage Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Paarl | 584 | 1918 |
| 18 | [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 |  |
| 19 | [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 |  |
| 20 | [Queenspark](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/queenspark) (queenspark.com)<br>Leading South African fashion store offering elegant womenswear, menswear, accessories, and cosmetics Timeless designs, finest fabrics, and fashion-forward brands cater to diverse styles | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 521 | 1980 |
| 21 | [Brights Hardware](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brights-hardware) (brights.co.za)<br>A multi-faceted outlet for building materials and hardware needs, offering electrical contracting, repairs, trusses, and a variety of stores | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 488 | 1971 |
| 22 | [Van Schaik Bookstore](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/van-schaik-bookstore) (vanschaik.com)<br>Specialist academic book retailer with over 70 stores in Southern Africa, serving students, parents, and professionals, including official UNISA textbook supplier | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 424 | 1914 |
| 23 | [Outdoor Warehouse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/outdoor-warehouse) (outdoorwarehouse.co.za)<br>Expert team providing guidance on gear selection, tips, care guides, and packing checklists for camping, hiking, off-road, and watersport adventures | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 406 |  |
| 24 | [Wellness Warehouse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wellness-warehouse) (wellnesswarehouse.com)<br>Leading health retailer in South Africa, offering high-quality supplements, health foods, natural beauty products, and eco-friendly solutions with a focus on wellness and community | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 362 | 2007 |
| 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 | [Spier Wine Farm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spier-wine-farm) (spier.co.za)<br>Agricultural and hospitality business in South Africa with a focus on sustainability, producing world-class wines, promoting social and environmental initiatives, and art | Wineries | 🇿🇦 Stellenbosch | 335 | 1692 |
| 27 | [Masterparts (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/masterparts-pty-ltd) (masterparts.com)<br>A South African company founded in 1975, offering high-quality auto engine, suspension, steering, braking, radiator, wheel bearing, clutch, and electronic components for various vehicle models | Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Epping | 318 | 1975 |
| 28 | [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 |
| 29 | [Decofurn Furniture](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/decofurn-furniture) (decofurnsa.co.za)<br>Renowned furniture retailer, manufacturer, and importer with 12 warehouse concept stores nationwide, offering quality, affordable, and stylish furniture options | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 284 |  |
| 30 | [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 |
| 31 | [Hazendal Wine Estate](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hazendal-wine-estate) (hazendal.co.za)<br>Offers accommodation, cultural experiences, dining, golf, and entertainment in Stellenbosch, producing coastal terroir wines with a rich winemaking tradition. | Wineries | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 216 | 1699 |
| 32 | [AMC Cookware South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amc-cookware-south-africa) (amcsa.co.za)<br>Specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of stainless steel cookware, with a network of independent sales consultants for sales and service | Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 194 | 1968 |
| 33 | [Carrol Boyes Functional Art](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carrol-boyes-functional-art) (linktr.ee)<br>A renowned South African artist and designer creates unique home ware and gifting items inspired by the human form and nature Visit their online shop | Design Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 187 | 1989 |
| 34 | [Mambo's Storage & Home](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mambo-s-storage-and-home) (mambos.store)<br>One of the fastest-growing retailers offering a wide range of storage and home products, including homeware, toys, outdoor items, and more | Retail | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 186 | 2008 |
| 35 | [Performance Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/performance-brands) (performancebrands.co.za)<br>A business specialized in designing, sourcing, and developing high-performance products for outdoor and active markets, distributed through various independent brands | Sporting Goods Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 100 | 1990 |
| 36 | [Wine-of-the-Month](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wine-of-the-month) (wineofthemonth.co.za)<br>South Africa's largest wine club delivers expertly selected wines to your door, with options for budget, type, and delivery frequency Wine education included | Wine & Spirits | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 39 | 1986 |
| 37 | [Origin Coffee Roasters South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/origin-coffee-roasters-south-africa) (originroasting.co.za)<br>A pioneering South African company passionate about offering exceptional, quality coffee through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, and a dedication to the craft | Food and Beverage Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 15 | 2005 |
| 38 | [Vista Distribution](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vista-distribution) (cleaningsupplier.co.za)<br>An online cleaning supply shop serving various industries in the Western Cape, providing detergents, disinfectants, hygiene products, and personal protective equipment | Manufacturing | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 2 | 2008 |

## 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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