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Shopping in South Africa

Gauteng is undoubtedly the shopping Mecca of South Africa and perhaps of Africa. Shopping is about sophistication and good value at world-class shopping malls. Being among the world's largest producers of gold and diamonds, jewellery and precious stones shops are abundant and affordable. The large number of craft markets provide more diversity when shopping for African art, crafts and beadwork.

Johannesburg is a shopper's paradise. From designer boutiques, world-class cuisine to local curios and cozy coffee shops, Johannesburg shopping malls offer superior quality merchandise, entertainment and are unique lifestyle destinations.

Here's a list of some of the malls that can be found around the city:

  1. Sandton City - located in Sandton's prestigious Central Business District.
  2. Sandton Square - Rivonia Road, Sandton
  3. Hyde Park Corner - Jan Smuts, Hyde Park
  4. Mall of Rosebank - Cnr Cradock and Baker Roads, Rosebank
  5. The Zone @ Rosebank - Oxford Road, Rosebank
  6. Cresta - Beyers Naude Drive, Northcliff
  7. Northgate - Cnr Olievenhout and Northumberland Roads, Northriding
  8. Fourways Mall - Witkoppen Road, Fourways, Sandton
  9. Fourways Crossing - Cnr William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Road, Fourways, Sandton
  10. Eastgate - Bradford Road, Bedfordview
  11. Southgate Mall - Cnr Columbine and Rifle Range Roads, Mondeor
  12. The Glen - Cnr Letaba and Orpen Road, Oakdene

Canal Walk
Cape Town has many markets and impressive shopping centers and malls. One of the most talked about shopping venues is the impressive 400-outlet Canal Walk Century City. It also boasts a 20-theatre cinema complex and for adrenaline-pumping entertainment, there's Ratanga Junction, a 30-attraction theme park with and the glitzy Grand West Casino & Entertainment World.

Craft Markets
Johannesburg craft markets feature African masks and wooden carvings, beaded dolls, wire baskets and toys and a variety of other indigenous objects - from everywhere in Africa. You'll also find clothing, ceramics, collectibles, second-hand books and jewellery, and plenty of cheap mass-produced goods. Whatever you're looking for, the flea markets are full of bargains and surprises.

Some of the well-known flea markets are:

  1. Bruma Lake Flea Market at Bruma Lake
  2. Crafters Market at Fourways Crossing, Fourways in Sandton
  3. East Rand Flea Market on North Rand Road, Boksburg
  4. Flea Market World at 164 Louis Botha Ave in Houghton Estate
  5. Hillfox Market at the Hillfox Power Centre, in Hendrik Potgieter Rd, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort
  6. Killarney Kraft Market on the roof of Killarney Mall, Killarney
  7. Market Theatre Flea Market in Newtown Cultural Precinct, Bree St, Johannesburg Central
  8. Rivonia Market in the Cloisters Centre, cnr 9th Ave and Rivonia Blvrd, Rivonia, Sandton
  9. Rooftop Market in the Rosebank Mall, 50 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Sandton
  10. Waterfront Flea Market at the Randburg Waterfront, Republic Rd, Randburg
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