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SparzaFi β€” Community Marketplace

Buy. Sell. Deliver. Earn.

South Africa's first community-driven marketplace for solo traders, home-based sellers, and township entrepreneurs.

What is SparzaFi?

South Africa's first community-driven online store network for solo traders, home-based sellers, and township entrepreneurs.

SparzaFi is a South African community marketplace designed for ordinary people to run digital stores without needing capital, licenses, or large equipment. It helps informal trading become safe, verified, digital, and compliant.

Who We Connect

  • Sellers (solo traders, home businesses)
  • Buyers (local community shoppers)
  • Deliverers (public transport + community couriers)

Our Mission

To support small sellers with no shop, township vendors, home-based creators, side hustlers, and public-transport-based delivery earners.

SparzaFi formalizes informal business.

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How SparzaFi Works

A simple 3-step process connecting sellers, buyers, and deliverers

1

Sellers Create Their Store

Upload a profile, three introduction videos (30s intro, 2-min about business, 30s conclusion), and a catalog of product images with descriptions and prices.

Note: Videos introduce the seller, not individual products.

2

Buyers Shop Using a Floating Window

Click "Shop" to open a clean floating window showing the seller's banner, logo, product catalog, and chat button. Browse products, chat with sellers, and add items to cart.

No videos in the shop window β€” just images, prices, and easy shopping.

3

Delivery via Community Transport

Registered deliverers (taxi commuters, bus riders, motorbike/bicycle couriers, or walkers) collect orders with pickup codes and deliver using delivery codes.

Double verification system ensures safe pickup and delivery.

Seller Video Introductions

Every seller uploads 3 videos to build trust before shopping begins

πŸŽ₯ Introduction (30 seconds)

Sellers introduce who they are, creating an immediate personal connection with potential buyers.

πŸͺ About the Business (2 minutes)

Sellers explain what they sell, how they operate, their story, and why customers should trust them.

✨ Conclusion (30 seconds)

A final message about why supporting their business matters to the community.

Important: These videos promote the seller and their business, not individual product items. Product details are shown through images in the shopping catalog.

Delivery & Verification System

Community-powered delivery with double verification codes

Who Can Deliver?

πŸš– Taxi Commuters
🚌 Bus Riders
🏍️ Motorbike Couriers
🚴 Bicycle Couriers
🚢 Walking Couriers (short distance)

All deliverers must register, provide SA ID, confirm their route, and pass verification.

πŸ”’ Pickup Code

Seller β†’ Deliverer

Seller generates a unique pickup code when order is ready. Deliverer must verify this code before collecting the package.

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🚚 In Transit

Community Transport

Deliverers use existing public transport routes to move packages efficiently and affordably through townships and cities.

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βœ… Delivery Code

Buyer β†’ Deliverer

Buyer generates a delivery code when ready to receive. Deliverer confirms successful handoff with this code.

πŸ” Security Guaranteed: Double verification prevents fake pickups, wrong deliveries, and fraud. All codes are time-limited and single-use, ensuring safe handoffs at every step.

KYC & Verification Requirements

Everyone on SparzaFi is verified to ensure a safe, trusted marketplace

πŸ‘€ Buyers

  • βœ… South African ID
  • βœ… Live facial verification
  • βœ… Contact details

πŸͺ Sellers

  • βœ… South African ID
  • βœ… Live facial verification
  • βœ… Product authenticity check
  • βœ… Business legitimacy verification
  • βœ… Compliance checks (based on product type)

🚚 Deliverers

  • βœ… South African ID
  • βœ… Route verification
  • βœ… Contact information
  • βœ… Registered transport service confirmation

Why KYC matters: This ensures SparzaFi is safe, legal, and trustworthy for everyone. All users are real, verified community members.

Tax Handling & Compliance

SparzaFi helps informal sellers stay compliant and stress-free

πŸ“Š Automatic Tax Calculation

Platform automatically calculates VAT and required taxes on every transaction based on product type.

🏦 Centralized Tax Payments

All taxes are collected into one SparzaFi account, making compliance simple for small sellers.

πŸ›‘οΈ Seller Protection

Avoid penalties and stay legal. SparzaFi ensures product safety checks where required.

βœ… Become Legitimate

Help small sellers transition from informal to formal business without the stress.

Our goal: Make it easy for informal traders to become compliant, legitimate businesses while focusing on what they do best β€” selling great products.

Why Choose SparzaFi?

Everything you need to buy, sell, and deliver in one platform

🏠 Digital Storefront

Sellers get a simple, professional online store without needing capital, licenses, or large equipment.

πŸŽ₯ 3-Video Presentation

Build trust before selling with introduction videos that showcase who you are and what you stand for.

πŸ›’ Floating Shop Interface

Smooth, clean shopping experience with product catalogs, chat, and easy add-to-cart functionality.

πŸ’¬ Buyer–Seller Chat

Ask questions, get updates, and build relationships directly inside the platform.

🚌 Public Transport Delivery

Affordable deliveries accessible in all townships using existing transport routes.

πŸ” Verification Code System

Double verification (pickup + delivery codes) ensures safe handoffs and prevents fraud.

βœ… KYC-Verified Users

Everyone on the platform is real and vetted β€” buyers, sellers, and deliverers.

🧾 Tax & Compliance Support

SparzaFi handles tax collection automatically, helping informal traders stay compliant.

Start Your Marketplace Journey Today

Buy. Sell. Deliver. Earn.

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Community Impact

🏘️ Uplift township sellers

🚌 Commuters earn by delivering

πŸ›’ Safe local shopping

πŸ’ͺ Strengthen local economies