Shop your community. Sell without the cost.

ATHWALA connects South African buyers with independent local merchants and service providers -- 1% commission, zero listing fees, zero cost to sell.

Why ATHWALA

The lowest commission of any South African marketplace. No listing fees, no monthly subscription.

Open your storefront for free. You only pay when you actually make a sale.

Every product and service comes from an independent South African merchant or service provider.

Checkout backed by Peach Payments and PayFast, with buyer protection on every order.

Buyers search products and services by category. Merchants list their catalogue in minutes.

Buy products outright or request a quote for a service, then check out securely.

Merchants get paid out after delivery; buyers track every order until it arrives.

Discover products and services from merchants in your community, track your orders, and shop with confidence.

Open a storefront, list products or offer bookable services, and reach buyers across South Africa -- for 1% commission.

How much does it cost to sell on ATHWALA?

Listing and opening a storefront is free. ATHWALA takes a 1% commission only on completed sales.

What can I sell?

Physical products and bookable services, across categories like Home & Garden, Fashion & Apparel, Electronics, Health & Beauty, and more.

How do I get paid as a merchant?

Payouts are released after an order is marked delivered and its return window has passed, straight to your linked payout details.

Is my payment secure as a buyer?

Yes -- checkout runs through Peach Payments and PayFast, and every order is covered by buyer protection.