Black Friday is a concept that originates in the US and had nothing to do with shopping or sales. It was originally a term used to reference the financial crash of 1869. Fast forward a couple hundred years and Black Friday now refers to the day after Thanksgiving; where retailers offer up huge deals and consumers go into panicked spending sprees.
We may not have Thanksgiving; but South African retailers have fully embraced Black Friday and the following Monday known as Cyber Monday. Expect huge deals and crazy crowds at retailers across the country.
To make your deal hopping easier, we’ve rounded up as many South African Black Friday Sales as possible. Most retailers haven’t yet released details (or if they’re participating), so we’ll keep updating this article as more sales and details become available.
The 2017 South Africa Black Friday Guide
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Adidas [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get 30% off selected items
Asics [In store]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get up to 50% off selected items at ASICS Mall of Africa and ASICS Canal Walk.
Date: 24 November
Details: They will be doing specials, details to be confirmed.
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Banks Kitchen Boutique [Online & Instore]
Date: 24 November
Details: Deals on kitchenware, houseware and appliances
Black African Organics [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get discounts on their range of ethic beauty products.
Boardmans [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Up to 30% selected items
Boardriders [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: They will be doing a sale, details to be confirmed.
Bolus [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Save 50% on sports supplements from brands like Evox and Supashape
BoodyWear [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get discounts on eco-friendly basics like tees and socks.
Builder’s Warehouse [In store]
Date: 24 November
Details: They’re in-store only and are “going to be lit”
Buttanut [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: They’ll be taking 40% off online orders of their nut butters. Use the promo code “BlackFriday2017” to get the discount.
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Cape Coffee Beans [Online]
Date: 20-24 November
Details: The Coffee Bean company will be hosting a pre-Black Friday deal the whole week before.
Chairman Home [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get 50% off all items – they have the most stunning cutlery!
Checkers [In Store]
Date: 24 November
Details: All they’ve said is it’s going to be bigger than ever with up to 50% of goods. No doubt, so will the crowds – go early.
Date: Pre-Black Friday deals until November 23
Details: Choose Me has already started a pre- Black Friday deal taking off 40% of selected items. This deal goes until 23 November. On Black Friday they’ll be releasing new deals.
Clicks [Online]
Date: 24-26 November
Details: They’re offering deals online only throughout Black Friday weekend
CNA [online]
Date: 24-27 November 2017
Details: selected deals on stationery on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
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Deskstand [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Take 30% off selected items. If you need a reason to get one read this
DionWired [Online and In Store]
Date: 24 November
Details: No specifics have been released yet. They are however already having specials
Dune London [Instore]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get 50% off selected handbags and sandals at Dune Stores in Sandton City, Canal Walk, Centurion Mall and Baywest Mall.
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Date: 24-27 November
Details: No details released yet.
Evo Bikes [Online]
Date: 17-24 November
Details: They’ve already started to discount bike accessories like cleats and spares.
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Faithful to Nature [Online]
Date: 20 – 24 November
Details: The online organic shop will be having a full week of Black Friday Deals. Every day they’ll release specials valid for just 24 hours. To make you feel a bit better about the consumerism of this time of year, Faithful to Nature is joining forces with Saving the Survivors who do work with Rhino’s who have been victims of poaching. A portion of all sales during Black Friday will be donated to Saving the Survivors.
Falke [Online]
Date: 23-27 November
Details: Get 50% off selected socks and stockings.
Fitkey [Online]
Date: 24-25 November
Details: Buy a Fitkey 10 plan for December/January and get February for free – saving you R695. Here’s why this is a good deal
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Hirsch’s [Online and Instore]
Date: 24-26 November
Details: You’ll be able to view deals on Thursday, 23 November
Holiday Cars [Online]
Date: 24-28 November
Details: From black friday until Cyber Monday you’ll be able to get discounts on car rentals.
Hyperli [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: They’re giving 70% off activities and services and items like getaways, massages, waxes, fitness trackers, cruises and more. On black Friday you can get an additional 15% off site wide.
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iBags [Online]
Date: November
Details: They’ve already started a sale they’re terming Black Friday deals where you’ll get up to 35% of selected luggage and wallets.
iStore [Online and In store]
Date: 24-26 November
Details: They’ll be offering deals all weekend. To make it easier click thorugh to their website to create your online profile.
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Kids Zone [Online]
Date: November while stocks last
Details: sale on selected toys
Khaliques [Online and In store]
Date: 24 November
Details: If you’re looking for a new suit, Black Friday is the time to do so.
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Makro [Online and Instore]
Date: 24-26 November
Details: Makro hasn’t yet announced the deals other than to say they’ll be explosive. If you have over R100 in your mWallet you get early access into the store at 7am.
Date: 24 November
Details: They’ll be doing one day only deals on Black Friday.
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New Balance [In store]
Date: 24-26 November
Details: 40% off all products at their outlets and 40% off selected items at their experience stores
NuHealth Food [Instore]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get 20% off your order plus they’ll be donating 20% of all sales to the Red Cross Children’s Hospital.
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Outdoor Photo [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Selected deals on photography equipment. You can even pre-order and they’ll ship it out on Black Friday.
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Pick n Pay [In Store]
Date: 24 November
Details: It’s going to be bigger than ever before. No doubt so will the queues. Go early. Here’s a peak at the deals they’re offering
Planet54 [Online]
Date: throughout November
Details: They’re hosting deals throughout November on apparel, shoes and tech accessories.
PlayStation [In store]
Date: 17-24 November
Details: Certain products will be heavily discounted at participating retailers. The full list of specials and retailers is here
Poetry [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: One day only discounts.
Pop Up Runner [Online]
Date: 24-27 November
Details: This online running shoe shop is open just four days a year – Black Friday. They sell last seasons models and discontinued models which allows them to cut prices. If you want a running shoe and don’t mind if it’s not the latest model, here’s where to get it.
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Retail Box [Online]
Date: 23 – 24 November
Details: Sale on beauty and hair brands like GHD, L’Oreal, Redken, Moroccan Oil and more.
Rugged SA [online]
Date: 24-27 November
Details: Up to 70% off selected tech items
Russels [In store and Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: One day only sales on furniture, electronics and appliances.
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Samsung [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: They’re doing something and to get the info early you need to sign up to their newsletter.
Slender You [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get 40% off protein shakes, carb blockers and more supplements.
Spree [Online]
Date: 24-27November
Details: They’ve promised big deals plus a chance to win vouchers and early access here
Standard Bank [Online and In-store]
Date: 24-25 November
Details: They’re doing a host of specials from giving double Ucount rewards when you swipe your card at participating retailers and earning more interest when you open savings account on the day.
Studio88 [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: They’ll be discounting men’s sneakers, clothing and shoes.
Superbalist [Online]
Date: 24-27 November
Details: They’re saying it’s going to be the biggest fashion sale of the year.
Sweep South [Online]
Date: 24 November and 27 November
Details: The housecleaning service company will be doing two offers – one on Black Friday and the second on Cyber Monday.
Sweat100 [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: One day discounts on the popular fitness classes
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Takealot [Online]
Date: 24-27 November
Details: It’s called the Blue Dot sale, you score up to 60% off selected items, with some being less 70-80% and you get free shipping when you spend over R250. Once this sale is over, you can score even more specials – on Takealot Tuesday on the 28th.
The Gadget Shop [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Details not yet confirmed but there will be deals on toys and gadgets.
Toys R Us [In store]
Date: 24 November
Details: They have announced no deals, just that they will be having specials on Black Friday.
Travelstart [Online]
Date: 24-27 November
Details: It’s called the Black Flyday sale and will include deals on local and international flights.
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Virtuosity [Online]
Date: 15-24 November
Details: They’re doing one day specials every day leading up to black Friday on fitness apparel.
Vivolicious [Online and Instore]
Date: 20- 27 November
Details: Get 50% of active tights, 40% off capris, 30% shorts and 20% of bras all week long. No code needed.
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We Fix [Online and Instore]
Date: 24 November
Details: The smartphone repairs, sales and accessory store is heavily discounting (50%-80%) select smart phone accessories. You can view the list here or go into one of their stores
Wellness Warehouse [Online and Instore]
Date: 20-27 November
Details: Save up to 60% of selected goods.
Woodzee [Online]
Date: 24 November
Details: Get discounted on watches and sunglasses
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Yoco [Online and Instore]
Date: 22-27 November
Details: If you’re a small business looking for point of sale devices, Yoco and it’s partners Digicape and WeFix are discounting their mobile card readers
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Zando [online]
Date: 21-23 November, 24 November, 27 November
Details: Zando is starting with pre-black friday specials from Tuesday to Thursday. They’ll then be doing one day only Black Friday specials on the 24th and finally a one-day Cyber monday sale on the 27th.
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Hi Zissy,
I saw this one via FB. Running shoes…
http://popuprunner.co.za/
Lisa
Thanks Lisa, looks brilliant – I’ve added it.