Buffalo Cartage & Hardware

Buffalo Cartage & Hardware Your One Stop Hardware Shop

Located in Cove Ridge on the R72

Honoring our past, shaping our future. Today we celebrate the vibrant spirit and voice of South African youth. Happy You...
16/06/2026

Honoring our past, shaping our future. Today we celebrate the vibrant spirit and voice of South African youth. Happy Youth Day! ✊🏾

From our yard to your village, we deliver further than you thinkYou don't have to be in the city to get materials delive...
12/06/2026

From our yard to your village, we deliver further than you think
You don't have to be in the city to get materials delivered on time.

Buffalo Cartage delivers to East London, Mdantsane, Zwelitsha, Ncera, Kei Mouth and rural villages all the way to Kei Bridge.

Our drivers know the roads.

Sikhangela wonke umuntu — We serve everyone.

📍 Cove Ridge, R72 — collection also welcome.

Give your pup the high-quality nutrition they need to stay energized, healthy, and playful all day long. Because a bowl ...
11/06/2026

Give your pup the high-quality nutrition they need to stay energized, healthy, and playful all day long. Because a bowl full of premium food is the ultimate fuel for happy tails and endless wags!

09/06/2026

Power tools that actually work — Alpen drills and more in store now
A good drill bit is the difference between a clean job and a frustrating one.

Buffalo Cartage stocks the Alpen range — one of the most trusted drill bit brands for professional tradespeople and serious DIY builders. Designed for masonry, steel and wood with the precision and durability that Eastern Cape builders depend on.

Alongside Alpen we carry a range of general power tools — ready to collect from our Cove Ridge store today.

Amathuluzi afanelekileyo, umsebenzi omhle — The right tools, quality work.

📍 Buffalo Cartage & Hardware, Cove Ridge, R72, East London.

Every wall plastered, every slab poured, every driveway laid in the Eastern Cape tells a story of hard work and local sk...
05/06/2026

Every wall plastered, every slab poured, every driveway laid in the Eastern Cape tells a story of hard work and local skill.

Buffalo Cartage has been part of that story since 1946.

Not a national chain. Not a call centre. A family business that knows your name, knows your area and delivers to your site.

Ikhaya lakhiwe ngabakhaya — A home built by the community.

📍 Cove Ridge, R72, East London.

🏗️ Tag a builder or contractor who deserves a shout-out. Let's celebrate local skill.

Crusher stone, concrete stone or ……. stone — which one do you need?Stone is stone, right? Not even close.Crusher stone (...
04/06/2026

Crusher stone, concrete stone or ……. stone — which one do you need?
Stone is stone, right? Not even close.
Crusher stone (19mm) — concrete mixes, driveways and structural foundations.
Concrete stone (13mm) — finer crush for higher-grade concrete and smoother finishes.
Filling stone — trenches, under slabs, drainage. Bulk material, not structural.
Use the wrong one and you're redoing expensive work.
Ilitye elifanelekileyo, isakhiwo esimelele — The right stone, a solid structure.
All three in stock at Buffalo Cartage. Delivery or collection at Cove Ridge, R72.
Not sure which stone your job needs? Drop your project in the comments.

Over-ordering materials is costing builders more than they realiseMost builders worry about running short. But over-orde...
02/06/2026

Over-ordering materials is costing builders more than they realise

Most builders worry about running short. But over-ordering has its own hidden costs.

Excess sand on site gets contaminated, compacted by rain or stolen before it's used. Excess stone blocks access routes and becomes a site hazard. And material you don't use is money that doesn't come back.

The fix isn't a perfect formula — it's a conversation with your supplier before you order.

Hlela ngobulumko, yakha ngokuqinileyo — Plan wisely, build strongly.

📍 Buffalo Cartage, Cove Ridge, R72. Est. 1946.

💬 Talk to our team before your next order — we'll help you think it through.

Rain season is coming, is your property ready for it?Most people only think about water management when it's already a p...
29/05/2026

Rain season is coming, is your property ready for it?
Most people only think about water management when it's already a problem.

Buffalo Cartage stocks everything you need before the rain hits:

Water pumps — for draining flooded areas, construction sites and gardens African water tanks — reliable storage for homes, farms and rural properties Gutters and fittings — channel rainwater away before it damages your foundations

One stop. No extra trips across town.

Lungisa ngaphambi kwemvula — Prepare before the rain comes.

📍 Buffalo Cartage & Hardware, Cove Ridge, R72, East London.

💬 Not sure which pump or tank size suits your property? Our team will point you in the right direction.

What Is Sabunga — And Why Every Eastern Cape Builder Needs ItIf you've built anything in the Eastern Cape, you've heard ...
28/05/2026

What Is Sabunga — And Why Every Eastern Cape Builder Needs It

If you've built anything in the Eastern Cape, you've heard the word.

Sabunga is a fine, sandy material used as a bedding layer under paving, tiles and slabs. It compacts well, drains correctly, and gives your surface a stable base that lasts.

Without the right bedding — even the best tiles lift within a season.

Sabunga — isiseko esiqinileyo — a solid foundation.

We stock it and deliver across East London and along the R72 to Kei Bridge.
📍 Cove Ridge, R72

👇 Project coming up that needs sabunga? Drop your question in the comments.

It’s time to replace the old and upgrade to modern elegance. Refresh your space instantly with hardware built for lastin...
26/05/2026

It’s time to replace the old and upgrade to modern elegance. Refresh your space instantly with hardware built for lasting style and performance.🚿

Visit us today - only 3.5km past the East London Airport.

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R72 In Cove Ridge (3. 5km's Past The Airport Traffic Lights)
East London
5201

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 17:00
Thursday 07:00 - 17:00
Friday 07:00 - 17:00
Saturday 07:00 - 12:00

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