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Shopping
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Sandton City, Johannesburg
Johannesburg offers some of the best shopping in South Africa, with Sandton City being one of the most established, exclusive and exciting places to shop. more
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Sandton City’s curio shops
Sandton City is home to a wide variety of curio shops, making it an ideal place for visitors to pick up souvenirs for themselves, friends and family. more
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Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg
The Maboneng Precinct is all about well-designed and unique mixed-use spaces where entrepreneurs flourish, culture comes alive and creative, urban expression and design thrive. more
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The Kamogelo Tourism Centre, Limpopo
The Kamogelo Tourism Centre in Hoedspruit is a rustic shopping centre that's good for a quick coffee, a light lunch or a dose of rural retail therapy. more
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Toeka se Dae, Limpopo
Toeka se Dae is a fun and eccentric roadside attraction – a bar, restaurant, deli, gift shop, bakery and biltong bar in one. more
Bela Bela's wire artists
The wire artists of Bela Bela turn old wire into beautiful objects. Take your pick from wire hearts, wheelbarrows, picture frames and plant holders. more
Flower sellers of Adderley Street
If you’re in central Cape Town, don’t miss paying a visit to the chatty flower sellers of Adderley Street. They have an intriguing history. more
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Souvenirs in the North West
1Mampoer
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 shops.
2A 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 or during the Bosman weekend held annually in October in Groot Marico.
3Margaret 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 Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre in Magaliesberg (Wednesdays only) or at gift shops in the area.
4Linens 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 have been created by locals.
5Honey 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 gifts too.
6Leather 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 find leather cushions and accessories made by the Reatlegile Youth Project near Taung.
7Recycled 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. Funky original wire art is also sold at the side of the road.
8Leopard 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 animal.
9Sun 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, African curios, stylish shoes, clothing, beachware and much more.
10Veldskoene (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 Marico.
