BokangKeleb/MyFRIEND-C2C-Ecommerce

A PHP and MySQL C2C e-commerce platform for South African informal traders. # MyFRIEND C2C E-Commerce Platform MyFRIEND is a PHP and MySQL customer-to-customer e-commerce platform designed for South African informal traders and buyers. The system allows sellers to create shops, upload products, manage orders, and offer delivery or collection options. Buyers can browse products, add items to cart, pay online through PayFast Sandbox, or choose cash on delivery/collection where available. ## Project Overview MyFRIEND was developed as a web-based marketplace to support informal traders by giving them a simple online platform to sell products. The system includes buyer, seller, and administrator functionality. The platform focuses on: * Simple product browsing * Seller shop creation * Secure user login * Cart and checkout functionality * PayFast Sandbox online payments * Cash on delivery and cash on collection * Seller-managed delivery and collection * Buyer order tracking * Seller order management * Administrator management tools * Complaint submission and complaint management ## Main Features ### Buyer Features * Register and log in * Browse marketplace products * Search for products * Filter products by category and province * View product details * View seller contact details and seller location * Add products to cart * Choose delivery or collection where available * Pay online using PayFast Sandbox * Choose cash on delivery or cash on collection * View order history and payment status * Submit complaints to the administrator ### Seller Features * Create a seller shop * Add shop contact details * Add seller location * Choose whether collection is available * Provide a full collection address when collection is offered * Upload products * Manage listed products * View buyer orders * See payment status for each order * Mark orders as delivered or collected ### Administrator Features * View admin dashboard * Manage users * Manage products * View transactions * View and manage complaints * Delete users or products where necessary ## …