Johannesburg
Occupying part of a former industrial warehouse on the western edge of downtown Jo'burg, this thriving marketplace offers mainly gourmet outlets, food…
Must-see shopping in South Africa
Durban
More like a museum than a bookshop, this antique-filled delight is chock-a-block with first editions and is everything an antiquarian bookshop should be…
Limpopo
In the village of Mbokota southeast of Elim, local women create stunning, colourful textiles using traditional Tsonga designs through batik, hand painting…
Cape Town
Beautiful fabrics from the ends of rolls and swatch books are used by Grandt Mason to create his one-off shoes and boots, which start at around R1900. No…
Cape Town
With more than 400 shops, 50-odd restaurants, 18 cinema screens and 8000 parking bays, this faux palazzo is one of Africa's largest malls. Entertainment…
Cape Town
Exhibition space for the nonprofit Association for Visual Arts (AVA), which shows some very interesting work by local artists. Pick up signed prints of…
Cape Town
Stocks the beautiful ostrich-eggshell-decorated accessories made by Avoova – each one is a unique piece. You’ll also find Masai beadwork from Kenya, and a…
Cape Town
If you’re interested in local ceramics, the date to mark in your diary is the twice-yearly Rondebosch Potters Market, held from 8am to 2pm on the second…
Cape Town
A tasteful selection of fashion, gifts and homewares from South African and international designers. The choices of products reflect the owners’ travels…
Cape Town
Come here for locally made, top-quality leather and canvas bags, including backpacks, handbags and other fashion accessories.
Cape Town
Constantia's main shopping hub covers all the basics and more, with a couple of major supermarkets and many other stores, including an Exclusive Books…
Cape Town
This weekly takeaway food market is very popular with city office workers. It's held at the southern end of St Georges Mall and also includes a few craft…
Cape Town
Olive oil and other locally sourced organic ingredients are used for the high-quality bath, body and perfumery products, including scented candles,…
Cape Town
SMAC specialises in artworks from 1960 to the 1980s and occupies a series of roomy spaces in the Palms, where you'll find a few other, smaller art and…
Cape Town
Extraordinary repurposed furniture and lighting by Katie Thompson – think suitcases turned into chairs, crockery as lamp stands, and fridge magnets made…
Johannesburg
In a new smaller location on the corner of Ntemi Piliso and Commissioner Sts, Kohinoor is one of the best sources of African music, and sells everything…
Cape Town
If you're after something art nouveau, art deco or of 20th-century design, then this expertly curated dealer is the place to head. Their displays are like…
Cape Town
Colour-coordinated items pack this emporium of all things African, tribal and crafty. They support local artists, who sell some of their beadwork and…
Johannesburg
If you’re after serious retail therapy, head to this interlocking series of upmarket malls. Central parking is available on the corner of Cradock Ave and…
Eastern Cape
Just off the main road, the market showcases the products and projects of the local community, including craftwork, clothing, crystals and the odd bio…
Cape Town
A very groovy little shop stocking a great range of locally produced souvenirs, including their own brand of design T-shirts and some African music CDs.
Cape Town
Packed with a wide range of local artworks at a range of price points. Look for the humorous colourful pieces by David Kuijers, puppets and ceramics.
Limpopo
This group of 15 women produce traditional- and contemporary-design pottery, including, pots, bowls and beads. It's in Mukondeni, southeast of Elim.
Durban
Durban's hip elite hang out at this delightfully cluttered record shop. There is a coffee shop and expansive veranda where music is always pumping.
Sea Point to Hout Bay
Pick up African craftwork and souvenirs at this lay-by market with sea views. It's on the main coast road, just north of the turning for Llandudno.
Cape Town
This gallery can be credited with kicking Capetonian creativity up the backside. Drop by to witness the unruly forces of young South African art.
Cape Town
A well-stocked and convenient branch of South Africa's excellent supermarket chain, where you can buy quality food and wine (but not beer).
Pretoria
Mainly selling artisanal foods and drinks, this is a popular meeting spot on a Saturday morning for grazing and general people-watching.
Sunshine Coast
This shop has a 'museum' upstairs tracing the development of local surf culture, as well as surfboards, bodyboards, wetsuits and so on.
Durban
One of Durban's major shopping centres, with pharmacies, banks, several chain restaurants, a movie theatre and plenty of chain stores.
Cape Town
Watch various flavours of chocolate being made from organic beans, and sample the very tasty product before you buy.
Gateway Theatre of Shopping (Gateway Mall)
Durban
The mother of all shopping malls is popular with Durbanites. It's reached via the N2 just north of Uhmlanga Rocks.
Cape Town
Daley Muller's super-cute graphic designs are the art for cards, wrapping paper, stationery and kids T-shirts.
Eastern Cape
This shop on the main drag has a good selection of quality African handicrafts.
Johannesburg
A bustling collection of mostly Indian-owned stores selling everything from spices to cheap watches to cookware. If you need your mobile phone fixed, this…
Cape Town
Cape Town's first plastic-free grocery store is a haven for all that is vegan and organic. It's a good place to stock up on fresh veggies, plus they have…
Cape Town
Stocking a quality selection of pre-loved kids’ clothes, toys and furniture. The selection of stuff for newborns to 10-year-olds is impressive.
Cape Town
‘Ability rather than disability’ is the creed of this admirable organisation that creates meaningful employment for physically and mentally challenged…
Western Cape
Based in Rondomskrik, 3km north of the town centre, this community craft project serves as both a youth centre and a way for teenagers to earn some pocket…
Cape Town
This long-running, community-based health organisation operates several projects in the townships, including a weaving factory in Khayelitsha’s Site C…
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