Online classifieds site Gumtree is the largest website in South Africa according to Effective Measure, the official traffic measurement partner of IAB SA. In April 2018, the online classifieds site attracted 5.2m unique SA browsers putting it at the top of the list above News24 with 5.1 million and TimesLive with 4.2 million. Gumtree is…
Gumtree Auto Hosts Pre-Owned Awards For Second Year
Gumtree, South Africa’s largest classified site, will once again host the Pre-Owned Awards in 2018. This follows the launch of this programme last year, to celebrate the variety, range and quality of pre-owned vehicles in South Africa. “Gumtree South Africa is firmly committed to the local automotive industry,” explained Johan Nel, the Director-GM of Gumtree…
Fiat 500: Celebrating 81 years of an Italian Icon
The Fiat 500 turned 81 on the 7th of April – and while the design has changed dramatically since 1937, the small hatch still packs a giant punch. Affectionately dubbed “Topolino” (meaning Mickey Mouse), the Fiat 500, the car could reach top speeds of 85 km/h, running at 6 litres per 100km. More than half…
Scam warning signs to look out for online
Online trading sites like Gumtree have enabled millions of South Africans to make and save money but Claire Cobbledick, Head of Core Business for Gumtree SA, warns that consumers always need to stay alert for scammers. “The overwhelming majority of online transactions pass off safely, but as platforms sharpen their security and new players enter…
Highlights from the 2018 Cape Town Motor Show
For the second year running, Gumtree was a proud partner of the 2018 Cape Town Motor Show last weekend at Grand West. And what an event it was. The Grand Arena was brimming with brand new bikes, cars and trucks, and there was a wonderful space dedicated to some of the timeless classics. The spectacular…
Getting Into the Saddle
Cycling is a booming sport and Bridge Cycles in Diep River, to the east of Cape Town, has ridden that boom to develop a highly successful business with more than 1,000 bikes in stock and brand new, two story headquarters. Founder Fazal Osman has built the bike business out of what was originally a corner…