Lokoli
🌟 The first 100 sellers to join become permanent Founding Shops — spots are limited

Sell on Lokoli

Get your business online — free

Lokoli gives South African small businesses, makers and entrepreneurs a free shop and a place in a growing local marketplace. No monthly fees, no website to build.

It's free to start

Claiming your Lokoli shop costs nothing. You only pay a commission when you actually make a sale.

Founding Shop status

The first 100 businesses to join become Founding Shops — permanently featured on the Lokoli homepage with a founding badge on every listing.

Built-in buyer trust

Every sale on Lokoli is protected by TradeSafe escrow, so buyers can pay with confidence — which means they're more likely to buy from a business they've never heard of before.

Free digital downloads as a growth tool

List a free digital download — a recipe, a printable, a pattern, a template — to attract new buyers, get them signed up, and turn browsers into your first customers.

A shop page that tells your story

Your Lokoli page isn't just a product list — it's a shop with your story, your branding and your own shareable link.

Built-in sharing

Every product and shop page has one-tap sharing to WhatsApp, Facebook, Pinterest and more — easy to send your Lokoli page straight to your existing customers and followers.

Simple, honest pricing

90%You keep 10%Lokoli's fee

One flat commission on every sale. No listing fees, no monthly subscription, no surprise charges — you only ever pay Lokoli when you actually make a sale.

How it works

  1. Claim your free shop in minutes.
  2. Add your products — physical or digital, across any of Lokoli's 12 categories. (services coming soon)
  3. Share your Lokoli shop link with your existing customers and followers.
  4. Get discovered by new buyers browsing the marketplace.
  5. Sell, and get paid securely once each order is confirmed.

See the full step-by-step guide →

Who sells on Lokoli

Crafters, home bakers, designers, artists, boutique owners, digital creators — any South African business or entrepreneur with something to sell. Whether you're just starting out or already trading at markets, on Instagram, or through your own small store, Lokoli gives you another place to be found.

Ready to get started?

It takes a few minutes to claim your page — and there's no cost until you make your first sale.

Claim your free shop

Want a head start? Get the free Seller Prep Kit →