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Our range includes Home Entertainment, Computers and Communication, Office furniture, Stationery supplies and equipment, Large and small appliances, Hardware and DIY, Home decor and soft furnishing, Food, Liquor and much more! Stores are located in major metropolitan areas and operate under a low cost/low margin trading philosophy. This ethos enables high volume distribution of merchandise at competitive prices. The value offering to all customers also includes quality brands and bulk volumes if required. The most differentiating feauture is true one stop shopping with everything available under one roof.
To gain access to a world of quality branded products all under one roof - a range that include everything you need for your office, home, holiday, school equipment, DIY and leisure - you need a Makro card.
Future store development opportunities includes that of the new Cape Gate and Bloemfontein stores opening in the second half of 2012.We hope to expand our retail offering further and further and claim addresses locally and across borders. Watch this space for dynamic updates and developments.
To gain access to a world of quality branded products all under one roof - a range that include everything you need for your office, home, holiday, school equipment, DIY and leisure - you need a Makro card.
Future store development opportunities includes that of the new Cape Gate and Bloemfontein stores opening in the second half of 2012.We hope to expand our retail offering further and further and claim addresses locally and across borders. Watch this space for dynamic updates and developments.
Overview
Location
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
Employees
1001-5000
Phone
300 999
Founded date
1971
Mentions in press and media 24
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| Oct 30, 2025 | Walmart lands in Joburg | Clearwater Mall, in Johannesburg’s western suburbs, will be the location of Walmart’s first own-branded store in South Africa. It will be opened in the coming weeks. Walmart-owned Massmart, the parent of Makro and Builders, said the new sto... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Crypto hits checkout counters in South Africa | South Africans can now spend cryptocurrency directly at more than 650 000 Scan to Pay-enabled stores nationwide thanks to a new partnership between Scan to Pay and MoneyBadger. The integration allows users of major exchanges — including Bin... |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Walmart may turn to tech to outsmart savvy South African rivals | US megaretailer Walmart’s move to introduce its own-branded stores in South Africa is going to be met with stiff competition from established retailers, but its advancements in retail technology – spanning its operations from in-store manag... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Walmart to open SA stores under its own brand, with gadgets and groceries side by side | US retail giant Walmart, which entered the South African market in 2010 through an investment in Massmart – it later bought out the group in its entirely – is launching its first own-branded stores in South Africa. The company said in a sta... |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Apple’s Latest Moves: Innovations, Travels, and Rumors | Apple is a titan in the tech world. Each week, it rolls out updates, unveils new products, and engages with global markets. The recent week was no exception. From the launch of iOS 18.2 to Tim Cook’s international travels, Apple’s presence ... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Hisense Scores Record-Breaking Black Friday Sales Abroad with Surge in Large Screen TV and Smart Home Innovation | QINGDAO, China, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, demonstrated its global leadership in consumer electronics with record-breaking sales during the Black Friday period.... |
| May 7, 2024 | Amazon launches a Prime-free marketplace in South Africa, its first in sub-Saharan Africa | Two years after announcing plans, Amazon’s highly awaited e-commerce entry into sub-Saharan Africa has finally come to pass. On Tuesday, the tech giant launched its marketplace in South Africa. South Africa is the e-commerce giant’s first m... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | SA retailers have arrived at an e-commerce crossroads | South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed somewhat while consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of l... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Online shopping returns in South Africa: buyer beware! | The growth in online shopping in South Africa is largely driven by the convenience it offers. However, complicated returns policies are keeping some consumers away. Many retail outlets are incentivising customers to move to their digital ch... |
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FAQ about Makro South Africa
When was Makro South Africa founded?
Makro South Africa was founded in 1971.
What has the press written about Makro South Africa?
Parsers VC has collected 24 articles mentioning Makro South Africa, among them “Walmart lands in Joburg” (Oct 30, 2025) and “Crypto hits checkout counters in South Africa” (Oct 7, 2025).
Is Makro South Africa still active?
Yes, Makro South Africa is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Feb 6, 2026.