The V&A Waterfront is in Cape Town, in the Western Cape.
The name most people mean here is iStore, the Apple Premium Reseller. Search results conflate it with other store names, and the two are not related.
For a device bought abroad, warranty terms differ. Apple’s warranty is generally honoured internationally for the same model family, but a model not sold in South Africa can be difficult to service locally. Ask before you buy overseas.
This page covers how to contact iStore in South Africa. The details below were taken from the official iStore contact page rather than from any third-party directory.
ContactDetails.co.za is an independent directory. We are not iStore and cannot act on your behalf. Everything on this page is a routing aid so you reach the right official channel quickly.
IStore contact numbers
IStore does not publish a national customer care number on its official contact page.
We have deliberately not published a number here. An unverified number is worse than none: it sends people to whoever happens to answer it, which is exactly the mechanism behind contact-detail scams.
iStore is the Apple Premium Reseller in South Africa, operated by Core Group, and it is not Apple. Warranty and repair work goes through an Apple Authorised Service Provider, and using an unauthorised repairer can void the warranty. Back up the device and disable Find My before any repair, because a locked device cannot be tested and will be returned untouched.
Self-service options before you call
- Check the official site at istore.co.za, which carries the current contact details and any online enquiry form.
- Calling outside peak times. Monday mornings and the hour after 17:00 are usually the worst for South African contact centres.
What to have ready before you call
- A clear one line summary of what you need resolved.
- Your account, order or reference number if you already have one.
- The identity document or account holder details, since most South African providers verify who you are before discussing an account.
- Dates, amounts and any error message exactly as it appeared.
- A pen and paper for the reference number. Ask for one every time, because without it a follow up call starts from nothing.
Buying online in South Africa
- You have a seven day cooling-off right on most online purchases. Under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act you may cancel a distance sale within seven days of delivery, without reason, and receive a refund.
- The seller must publish its details. A legitimate online seller must give its registered name, physical address and contact details on the site. A store that hides them is a store to avoid.
- Pay by card, not by EFT. A card payment can be disputed through your bank; an EFT to a stranger generally cannot.
- Screenshot the listing, the price and the delivery promise at the time of purchase. Listings change.
- Goods must be delivered by the agreed date, and if no date was agreed, within a reasonable time. Late delivery entitles you to cancel and be refunded.
Unresolved online shopping complaints go to the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud on 0860 000 272. If the seller cannot be identified at all, that is a police matter rather than a consumer one.
Complaints and escalation
If a first call does not resolve the matter, escalate through the store first, then the chain’s own customer care, in writing and with the till slip and a reference number. Unresolved consumer complaints go to the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud on 0860 000 272, free of charge, or by WhatsApp on 081 335 3005. The National Consumer Commission on 012 065 1940 handles contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act itself.
Keep a short written log of each contact: the date, the channel you used, the name of the agent and the reference number. Most consumer complaint processes ask for exactly that history, and having it ready is usually the difference between a fast resolution and starting over.
Avoiding fake iStore contact numbers
Contact details for well known South African brands are a common target for impersonation. Numbers that look official appear in search ads, social media replies and cloned websites, and the person answering is not iStore.
- Reach iStore through the official site at istore.co.za rather than through a number in a search advert or a social media reply.
- IStore will never ask you for your full card number, PIN, CVV, online banking password or a one time PIN. Nobody legitimate needs those to help you.
- Treat any caller who creates urgency, asks you to install remote access software, or asks you to move money to a safe account as fraudulent, and end the call.
- If you are unsure whether a call was genuine, hang up and dial the official number yourself rather than calling back a number the caller gave you.
Related contact pages
Frequently asked questions
What is the iStore contact number?
We do not publish one, because we could not confirm a number on an official source. Numbers do circulate on directory sites, and we do not republish those.
How do I know a iStore number is genuine?
Check it against the official site at istore.co.za. A number that only appears in a search advert, a social media reply or a third-party directory should not be trusted for anything involving your account, your money or your identity document.
What should I do if nobody resolves my query?
Ask for the complaint reference and the escalation path on your first call, then follow the escalation route described above. Keep the dates, agent names and reference numbers, because every formal complaint process will ask for them.
Can ContactDetails.co.za resolve this for me?
No. We are an independent directory, not iStore, and we have no access to your account. Everything here is a routing aid so that you reach the correct official channel with the right information in hand.
Is there a cost to calling these numbers?
South African 0860 and 0861 numbers are charged at a share-call or standard rate depending on your provider, and 0800 numbers are toll free from a landline. Calls from a mobile are billed at your own operator’s rate, so check your plan if cost matters.
Contact routes on this page were checked against official sources on 23 August 2026. If you find a detail that has changed, the official source is always the authority.