I am thinking about selling some items but not sure how its done , It may sound stupid but I need someone to tell me if it is safe and if they had any success, I am thinking of using PAyPAl any help would be welcomed.   

I have had over 20 trades on this site with people from SA, I have used pay pal, which is best, and  I have allowed people to send money ect, I am fairly easy going about it, unless I am dealing with something very expensive. I have never had a problem, or not gotten paid, except for one possible instants, that I am still not 100% sure that they won't send the money, it is been 1 month, so I am hoping that they are just busy, overall most people are very honest and don't want to take advantage, but pay pal is the best expessially if it is something that is expensive.

I think paypal is one of the most preferred ways of payment. I have used it and love it. Hope you have good luck selling.

No it should already be linked to your bank account from when you put money onto paypal, then after you sell it and the money is credited to your paypal account you can transfer it to your bank account.

Just a heads up they take a very small % as a fee for receiving payments.  Paypal really is the only method I trust for online buying and selling.  Highly suggest it.