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Beadwork can be bought on the streets of South Africa.

Street sellers

Looking for beads to bring home, South African wire art objects or a new mobile phone charger? The South African streets are a unique market place for these items and more.

Strijdom Tunnel's curio sellers

The Stridjom Tunnel is a great spot for street curio shopping. Stop at the famous tunnel with amazing views along the Abel Erasmus Pass.

Cavendish Square Shopping Centre

Designer clothing boutiques, cinemas, department stores, restaurants and more await at one of Cape Town’s leading shopping destinations, Cavendish Square.

Madi a Thavha

Madi a Thavha, a guesthouse and art gallery in the foothills of the Soutpansberg Mountains, supports and promotes Venda and Tsonga arts and crafts.

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South Africa is a sophisticated fashion and shopping destination

South Africa is home to over 55 world-class shopping malls

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Souvenirs in the North West

Mampoer

Locally produced mampoer (peach brandy) tops the list of souvenirs and what's more you can take a mampoer tour to see exactly how it's made! You'll find it sold at local liquor outlets and speciality...
A Herman Charles Bosman book

You'll gain a far deeper understanding of the Groot Marico and its interesting characters by reading a book by famous South African author Herman Charles Bosman. Find a selection at local book shops...
Margaret Robert's herbal products

Margaret Roberts is South Africa’s most famous herbie. Her love of all things herbal led her to create a range of beauty and health products incorporating herbs. Find a large selection of these at...
Linens and Lavender

On the Magalies Meander, which takes visitors on a route in and around the town of Magaliesberg, you'll find good linens, textiles – like the ethnic Monkey Puzzle Prints – and lavender products that...
Honey and Preserves

With its abundance of aloes and wild flowers North West yields some fantastic honeys, jams and preserves that you'll find on the shelves of local supermarkets and in gift shops. These make ideal...
Leather goods

In the village of Mokgareng, just outside of Taung, the ladies of Areitekeng – which means “working for ourselves” – make stunning sandals and shoes from leather and springbok hides. Similarly you'll...
Recycled Glass Products and Wire Art

Unique, handcrafted glassware like wine glasses and beer mugs are made from recycled glass by trained local crafters. Glass items are usually more chunky and creative than conventional glassware....
Leopard jewellery

This is leopard country par excellence and local jewellers – particularly at Sun City and the City of the Lost Palace – sell some really beautiful gold and silver pieces inspired by this graceful...
Sun City and Palace of the Lost City Memorabilia

This casino resort has specialty shops and boutiques that sell anything from animal-print T-shirts to key rings, caps and mugs. You'll also find stunning designer handbags, fine gems and jewellery,...
Veldskoene (bush shoes)

These stereotypical 'bush shoes' are a South African classic. Originally made only in natural leather colours, these are now available in all sizes and reds or pink. A must for your trip to Groot...