The retailer, which came late to the market with its offering with a July 2022 launch of Spar2U , said on Friday that the platform has started "transforming township and rural delivery through smart local partnerships".
"From just 87 sites in 2022 to over 500 today, Spar2U has recorded a 285 year-on-year surge in orders and now leads the market in value. Importantly, its collaboration with KasiD and Delivery KA Speed is helping to overcome long-standing last-mile delivery challenges in areas like Ivory Park, Mamelodi and Hammanskraal," the company said in a statement.
"While urban areas have quickly adopted online grocery shopping, rural and township communities have traditionally been underserved due to logistical challenges, including a lack of navigation systems, high crime rates and poor infrastructure," it added.
"To overcome these challenges, Spar has partnered with KasiD and Delivery KA Speed to facilitate the efficient delivery of groceries in townships such as Mamelodi, Ivory Park and Hammanskraal."
It said these partnerships allow for: