Channel brief

We feature active channels for South African sellers

Our team writes practical guidance on the main South African ecommerce and social commerce channels. These include general and specialist marketplaces, direct to consumer (DTC) options, WhatsApp selling flows, and B2B or wholesale routes.

Dropshippers maps the pros and cons of each channel, and how operational decisions can affect outcomes. We focus on issues like settlement periods, fulfilment options, VAT invoicing, and practical tips for handling returns and change-overs in product catalogues.

• Marketplace trade: onboarding, listing, and fulfilment basics
• Direct to consumer (DTC) sites: payments, shipping, and compliance
• WhatsApp and social commerce: order flow, privacy and POPIA notes
• Local wholesale: MOQ, inland vs coastal delivery, carton class

Our writing is focused on logistics, fulfilment and compliance

We give sellers a reliable view of what to expect when picking a channel. Our desk teams compare collection times, inland and coastal courier lanes, and typical handover windows.

We note practical issues like packaging for humidity, carton class, and returns. Each channel brief covers customer communication, data consent under POPIA, and how to manage VAT invoices and proof of payment.

• Inland vs coastal fulfilment paths for each channel
• Courier options, including local collection and mainline handover
• Returns and change-overs, with notes for bulk buyers and boxed goods

Brand marks and usage guidance for press and partners

For clear communication, journalists and partners may use the Dropshippers brand mark with minimum clear space around all edges. Use our dark mark on a light background, or light mark on a dark background.

Never recolour, outline, or distort the marks. Always maintain clear space so logos are legible. For mark files or queries use our contact form.