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We want you to be satisfied with every purchase you make at Walmart Africa.
This policy forms part of the Walmart Africa Terms of Use . Walmart Africa is committed to operating in line with the Consumer Protection Act, Act 68 of 2008, and all applicable laws.
If you are returning a product purchased at Walmart Africa, please note:
You must ensure the product is in its original product packaging with all accessories and documentation in order, for Walmart Africa to complete the return. If you have thrown the packaging away, i.e. cellphone box, your return may be rejected, at Walmart Africa’s sole discretion. Please refer to further Ts & Cs below.
Take note that the following may be applicable as part of your return:
Within 14 days return policy
All unused products (except for (1) Products listed below that you are unable to return and (2) Ambient Products) can be returned within 14 days of receiving the product if:
Cellular phones can be returned within 7 (seven) days only if the product is found to be materially defective when the box is opened or product activated (out of box failures).
Food products are classified as Frozen (products stored at -12 degrees or below, in certain instances like fish and ice cream per regulations), Refrigerated (chilled products requiring refrigeration), Ambient temperature sensitive products (such as bread, eggs, and whole fruits and vegetable) and Pantry (shelf-stable products that have a long shelf life).
Please remember that any food product returned must be in the same pack size (configuration and weight) in which it was sold.
We will replace or refund any damaged or incorrect food products delivered to you, subject to the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act. This excludes any incorrect products selected or shopped by you at the store.
We will refund you the cost of Perishable Goods (these include and is limited to meat, dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables) where such Goods are found to be unfit for consumption provided that you send a clear image showing why such food is unfit for consumption together with proof of purchase to our contact center on info@walmart.co.za. In this event, the Goods will not be required to be returned to the Store. The Refund will be processed within the timelines as set out herein and is subject to verification of the images by Walmart Africa.
Products that you’re unable to return:
Faulty Products
Unfortunately, you can’t claim any fault/defects with products that were caused by:
If none of the above apply, and the product is faulty, or breaks visit your nearest Walmart Africa store or call the Contact Centre for products bought in store.
Walmart Africa will not be held liable for any damages incurred whilst the product is in transit, after the customer takes possession thereof. For large, bulky or installed products, Walmart Africa may require an online assessment and /or an on-site assessment. Once the request is logged, a technician will be sent to assess the product or we will contact you to arrange the online assessment.
Within 6 months from purchase, the Walmart Africa policy is (excluding items available online only):
After the request is processed, the product will be assessed either in store or on site and, based on the fault, Walmart Africa will process a repair, replacement, or refund your product. Products that are under warranty, alternatively that are found to be materially defective and are returned within 6 (six) months from date of purchase for repairs, carry an additional 3 (three) months guarantee on all repair work.
After 6 months from purchase, the supplier/product warranty policy (if applicable) is:
After the request is processed, the product will be assessed either in store or on site and based on the fault and product warranty terms, the supplier, at its sole discretion, will either approve a repair, replacement, or refund of your product.
Repairs can take approximately to 21 (twenty-one) business days. If anything changes, we aim to keep you updated and we’ll reach out to you. A representative of Walmart Africa will keep you updated on the status of your repair.
Where there is no supplier/product warranty applicable:
If your product is no longer under warranty and an extended warranty was not purchased, you will be liable for the cost of repairs should you wish to repair your product through Walmart Africa.
In the event that the supplier is a required to inspect the product in order to provide a quotation for the repair, and the customer elected not to proceed with the repair, the supplier reserves the right to charge the customer an inspection labor fee before the product can be returned.
Where Walmart Africa elects to replace the product, the following conditions for replacement apply:
If after an assessment, a replacement of a returned product is approved, the customer will be provided with the same product.
Walmart Africa reserves the right to collect the faulty product once replaced and the customer waives all rights and title to the faulty product once replaced.
In the event that the replacement product is being sold by Walmart Africa at a higher price than the purchase price, or where the same product is no longer available (due to stock not being available or discontinued), the customer will be offered a similar product, and will be required to pay the difference in price between the replacement product and the new product. The Customer may, in these cases, elect for a refund of the product.
Failure to collect Repaired Goods
Walmart Africa reserves the right to destroy or scrap any repaired Goods which are not collected by you if communication has been dispatched that the repaired Goods is ready for collection. Walmart Africa will keep the Goods available for a period of 6 (six) months from the date that Walmart Africa communicates to the customer that the repaired Goods are ready to be collected.
If you have any further queries, please contact Walmart Africa Customer service on 087 377 2000 or www.walmart.co.za
Version date: February 2026