Tuesday 24th November 2026
12:00 to 13:00 SAST on Google Meet
Meet the Chef
Nic Eve and Marcel Hattingh are the co-founders of Donkey Long Tong, a South African brand known for extra-long, high-quality stainless steel braai and fire tongs. The business began as a playful idea between friends around a campfire in the Richtersveld, inspired by scorched fingers and constantly bending over the fire. Together they have grown it from an inside joke into an internationally recognised brand, with sales and marketing reaching the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Nic favours patient, organic brand building, a strong workplace culture and product authenticity over aggressive expansion.
Taste the Recipe
Nic and Marcel show local entrepreneurs how to use Takealot’s marketing tools to increase visibility and maximise return on ad spend. Learn how a local story, product quality and a clear value proposition help a product stand out against imports. Hear what Donkey Long Tong does well on Takealot, the mistakes to avoid when building a local brand, and how to take an innovative idea to market.
Engage and Discuss
This is a live AMA session. Bring your questions and join a real-time conversation with Nic and Marcel about standing out on Takealot, growing a local brand and making your ad spend work harder.
