Top South African retailer entering South Africa’s R900 billion township economy

• KwaMakhi opened its first store in Tembisa, Gauteng, on 27 August 2026.
• KwaMakhi stores range from 280m² to 350m², and each store is expected to employ about six people from the surrounding community.
• Clicks could increase the private-label share as the format develops, and the stores will also offer smaller pack sizes to help customers manage purchases.