Most South Africans are familiar with the institution that is Teljoy. The technology brand from a time before that was a thing has morphed into a thoroughly modern entity. Stuff’s editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak speaks to Teljoy CEO Jonathan Hurvitz about the company’s successful pivot to a technology rental service that brings flexibility and affordability to customers without the risks that purchasing items on credit entails.
Learn more about what Teljoy brings to the table, whether it’s the ability to change or upgrade the items in a home at short notice or the ease of access that eventually leads to ownership, if that’s what the customer wants.
The conversation also covers Teljoy’s newest product line – rentals of essential baby equipment for new (and not-so-new) parents looking for the best their offspring deserve, but without the hefty price tag. Since baby gear is inherently a temporary purchase, pursuing Teljoy’s rental or rent-to-own offerings can make serious financial sense.
Shapshak and Hurvitz’s conversation covers Teljoy’s lesser-known benefits, like avoiding having the SABC on your back by simply renting a screen (Teljoy takes care of that pesky license requirement), but there wasn’t time, or space, to cover everything.
Of particular note, in terms of missed content, is the ongoing giveaway for a Suzuki Swift taking place in 2025. Any customer who makes any rental up until 31 December 2025 stands a chance to take a car home at the end of the year – free of charge. Existing renters need only refer a friend (or someone else who might be amenable) in order to get their entries in.
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to get the best tech at sane prices, you’ll want to hear what Teljoy CEO Jonathan Hurvitz has to say in this podcast.
