Thanks for catching that price discrepancy! It seems the Takealot listing for the Defy slimline DHD398 hob is showing an inaccurate "from" price of R1649 when you click through. How frustrating. A few other options I'd recommend checking out are the Defy DHD401 hob for R2499, or the Alva 30cm 2-burner gas hob for R1899. Both are well-rated budget hobs that should suit your needs. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Thanks for catching that incorrect price on Takealot. Based on the PriceCheck results, it seems the Defy DHD415 Slimline Hob With Control Panel would be a great option for you. It's a Defy hob, just like you were originally looking at, and it has a very competitive price of R1999. Defy is a trusted brand and this hob gets great reviews for its slimline design and easy-to-use control panel. Its price is within your original budget as well. I hope you're able to find the right hob at the right price - let me know if you need any other recommendations!