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Takealot Group

Takealot Group

Takealot (officially Takealot Group) is a South African e-commerce company founded in 2011, and owned by major mass media corporation, Naspers.

Headquartered in Cape Town's Foreshore area, the company operates numerous divisions, including takealot.com, South Africa's largest online retailer.

In 2024, Takealot contributed 12.3% to parent company Naspers' overall revenue, and in 2026, takelot.com comprised around 92% of Takealot Group's total revenue. While takelot.com became profitable in 2024, Takealot Group as a whole set a profitability goal of 2026. In June 2026, the group met its goal, reporting it had achieved full-year earnings before tax profitability for the first time.