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Shopping and markets
South Africa's curio shops
Whether you are on an organised tour, stopping in at a shopping mall or at the airport getting ready to leave, browsing around in one of South Africa’s curio shops will reward you with beautiful arts and crafts to buy as gifts or souvenirs.
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Shopping in South Africa
Shopping in South Africa comes at attractive prices in comparison to many other parts of the world. Explore our sophisticated malls, vibrant markets and specialist curio shops. Interact with our informal street sellers and buy great art and crafts at bargain prices from our roadside stalls!
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Shopping at Eastgate Mall
Eastgate Mall is home to over 250 shops, among them many big-name retail stores, as well as smaller speciality shops. Conveniently situated close to OR Tambo International Airport, the centre is popular with local and international travellers alike. Don’t forget to leave lots of room in your luggage!
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Shop at Rosebank Mall
Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg is well-known for its exciting range of retail stores, relaxed atmosphere, great restaurants, combining the magic of Africa with the sophistication of Europe. You’ll find anything from designer labels to local arts and crafts, conveniently situated under one roof.
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Rosebank African Flea Market
The Rosebank African flea market is a prime destination for lovers of everything African. From the bargaining and the beautifully crafted products on sale to the broad smiles of the salespeople, a visit to Johannesburg isn’t complete without a stop at the award-winning collection of stalls at this mall-side market.
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Pan African Market
The Pan African Market in Cape Town’s historic Long Street has a reputation for showcasing the best in African art. It is a crucial stopover for visitors interested in beautiful arts and crafts from all over the continent. The works on display represent a range of cultures, artistic styles and techniques.
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Hillfox Flea Market
The Hillfox flea market deserves its reputation for great bargain buys. Located in the Johannesburg suburb of Roodepoort, the market is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. More than 250 stalls sell well-known brands and unique, hand-crafted crafted items for the lowest prices in the area.
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Cape Town’s Greenmarket Square
Greenmarket Square in the heart of Cape Town is where artists and traders meet from all corners of the African continent to sell their wide range of fabrics, sculpture, art and beadwork. Visitors to the square are sure to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and pick up great bargains as souvenirs of their African adventure.
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Strijdom Tunnel's curio sellers
Shop for handmade curios, arts and crafts at Limpopo's Strijdom Tunnel. The tunnel is at the top of the Abel Erasmus Pass, which takes you along the edge of the Blyde River Canyon. Stop to browse through the street market, take photographs and admire the spectacular view.
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Street seller musts
When you leave South Africa, you'll want to take something with you to remember your wonderful trip. There are several 'must-buy' souvenirs you can obtain without setting foot into a mall. This makes choosing the perfect gift or memento more entertaining. Just remember to leave space in your luggage!
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Street sellers
Energetic salesmen at traffic intersections, gifted artists and craftsmen and women who set up shop at roadside markets - these are South Africa's street sellers and they all add to the country’s dynamic shopping mix. What's more, they sell their wares at bargain prices.
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Wire art
For international visitors to the country, picking up a unique piece of local wire art is the perfect way to take some of South Africa’s vibrant culture home. South African artists are well known for creating ingenious works of functional and decorative art from discarded metal and telephone wire.
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Street seller smarts
Street sellers see and do it all. Their enthusiastic sales pitch will put a smile on your face and convince you to buy anything from an exquisite wire artwork to a pair of fake Gucci sunglasses. Their 'street seller smarts' reveal that without any formal training, these South African salesmen and women know their stuff!
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Cavendish Square Shopping Centre
Indulge yourself or spoil a loved one with a luxury item; or simply run in to pick up the weekend’s essentials. With over 200 outlets under one roof, Cavendish Square Shopping Centre is an upmarket shopping experience in a suburb flanked by Table Mountain and peppered with tall trees.
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Karoo windmill crafters
You’ll see them lining the N10 highway from Colesberg to Cradock in the Karoo. Their little roadside stalls are packed with spinning, silver-wheeled windmill replicas, the ultimate icon of South Africa’s dry heartland. They don’t cost much, they’re low maintenance and by buying one you’re helping to sustain a decades-old crafting tradition.
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