Every day, ecommerce quietly threads itself through South African life.
The parent buying a school uniform between meetings, the small business owner reaching customers three provinces away, the side hustler turning a weekend skill into a second income.
Behind those everyday moments is technology. But increasingly, the people shaping that technology are bringing something equally…
From bedrooms, kitchens and smartphones, South Africans are turning everyday skills, products and services into new income streams.
For many, side hustles are no longer just extra income. They are becoming an essential way to cope with rising living costs and growing financial pressure.
According to the 2025 Old Mutual Savings & Investment…