Pepkor v Capitec: The battle for South Africa’s mass-market wallet

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Pepkor is challenging Capitec's dominance in South Africa's low-income banking sector through its extensive retail network, setting up significant competition for everyday consumer spending. The battle highlights the dynamics in mass-market financial services.

The retailer’s vast store network challenges Capitec’s dominance of low-income banking, setting up a contest for the country’s everyday spend.