1. Facebook Marketplace

✅ Why Vendors Like It:

It remains one of the best places to sell products in South Africa if you’re starting with no budget.

It’s massive, fast, and free. You can get interest within minutes — especially for popular items like fashion, gadgets, or home goods.

According to Cropink, Facebook Marketplace now serves over 1.1 billion global users, with mobile-first shopping dominating South African access rates 

❌ Watch Out For:

No buyer protection. You’ll also waste time with ghost buyers or “is this still available?” spam.

💡 CMH Tie-In:

Create a product page on CMH, then share the link into groups. It looks more legit, filters time-wasters, and builds your vendor profile.

2. Yaga

✅ Why Vendors Like It:

Perfect for second-hand fashion or small handmade items. Setup is quick, the fees are low, and it’s especially friendly for Gen Z side hustlers.

❌ Watch Out For:

It’s very fashion-focused. Not ideal for bulk goods or food vendors. 
Sellers love the 0% commission — buyers pay a 5% + R14.90 protection fee, which covers escrow handling and fraud protection

💡 CMH Tie-In:

Use CMH as your base store, then redirect traffic to Yaga for fashion items only. Broader products stay on CMH.

3. Takealot Seller Portal

✅ Why Vendors Like It:

Huge reach and buyer trust — especially for electronics, homeware, or health products. Delivery and returns are managed.

❌ Watch Out For:

They take a cut of your sale and charge a monthly seller fee. Risky if you don’t have startup capital or inventory flow. Seller fees range from 4%–18% by category, plus fulfillment charges up to R360 for larger items 

💡 CMH Tie-In:

Start with CMH to build confidence and cash flow — then graduate to Takealot once you can handle the margin hit.

4. Instagram & WhatsApp

✅ Why Vendors Like It:

It’s personal, visual, and direct. If you already have a following, you can turn views into orders in one DM. Many call it one of the best places to sell products in South Africa for service vendors and handmade creatives.

❌ Watch Out For:

There’s no structured store or payment system. Tracking orders becomes chaos.

💡 CMH Tie-In:

Use CMH to create a mini-store with payment options, then link it in bio or message it via WhatsApp. Cleaner, faster, safer.

5. Community Market Hub (CMH)

✅ Why Vendors Like It:

It’s free to start, charges no monthly fees, and gives you a shareable product page for each item. It’s built for micro-entrepreneurs in South Africa.

❌ Watch Out For:

It’s a newer platform — but growing fast thanks to local support, vendor tools, and affiliate sharing.

💡 CMH Advantage:

You don’t just sell — you get promoted. Every listing has affiliate sharing built in, so friends and family can help you grow.