Based on your question asking for the cheapest phone from R2300, I've found a couple great options: The Samsung Galaxy A02 for R2219 or the refurbished Galaxy A02 for R2199 would both be excellent choices. As the Galaxy A02 has a large 6.5' HD+ display, 32GB of storage, powerful Snapdragon processor and triple rear camera, you'll enjoy clear viewing and capturing great photos without spending too much. Let me know if you need any other recommendations!
Based on your budget of R1200-R1500, I would recommend either the Nokia C21 Plus for R1899.99 or the Samsung Galaxy A03 for R2425. The Nokia C21 Plus is a decent entry-level smartphone that offers long battery life and a large screen for media consumption within your price range. It runs on a Unisoc processor and has decent cameras and storage capacity. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a bit over budget but would give you better performance thanks to its powerful MediaTek processor and 128GB of storage. It has triple rear cameras as well. Both are good value options to consider if you're looking for a reliable smartphone within your budget. Let me know if you need any other details!