Most dropshipping advice wasn’t written for South Africa. Here you deal with import duty, 15% VAT on imports, slow overseas delivery and customers who don’t trust unknown online stores.

Rand Route is a step-by-step guide for South African beginners starting with little or no capital.

WHAT YOU GET

• 35-page PDF blueprint with 10 modules and a 90-day plan
• 8-tab Excel Profit Toolkit (profit calculator, product scorecard, order tracker, weekly numbers, ad test tracker, 30-day content planner)
• Copy-and-paste templates: supplier messages, customer replies, checklists

YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO

• Test products for free on WhatsApp before spending anything
• Work out landed cost, duty, VAT and break-even ad return
• Find and vet local suppliers
• Set up local payment gateways and couriers
• Get customers with free content, then small ad tests
• Handle scams, refunds and the basics of CPA, ECTA and POPIA

BEST FOR
South Africans with little capital who will work consistently for about 90 days.

NOT FOR
Anyone wanting guaranteed money, video lessons or coaching. This is a written guide plus tools. No income is guaranteed; results vary.

Educational content only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rates and rules were checked September 2026 and change, so verify them using the sources inside.