Season 14 Episode 15
Engela van Loggerenberg on re-commerce, franchising, and the Cash Converters model
19 March 2026 · 16:04 min
In this episode of Business Talk, host Michael Avery speaks to Engela van Loggerenberg, Director of Finance at Cash Converters Southern Africa, about how the secondhand economy is evolving into a major retail and entrepreneurship opportunity.
They discuss the rise of re-commerce and circular… economy trends in South Africa, how Cash Converters combines pre-owned retail with responsible short-term credit, and the sophisticated technology systems that power its stores, webshop, and customer insights.
Engela also explains why the franchise model remains resilient in tough economic times, how much capital entrepreneurs need to get started, and why strong support systems make all the difference in building a sustainable business.
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