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Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales 2021 in South Africa
Black Friday is 27 November 2020. The biggest sales have already started, compare now!
Black Friday is finally here and it’s the biggest shopping day of the entire year in America. The sales traditionally start after Thanksgiving in the US and other parts of the world, and South Africa has adopted this bargain sales practice from its neighbour across the pond. During this time period, which usually lasts a little more than the “day” its namesake implies offers the ultimate holiday discounts for bargain hunters. Thousands of stores across the country throw their doors open early, enticing shoppers in with massive one-off deals and heavy discounts.
We’d personally rather steer clear of the shopping frenzy at the malls and shop from our couch with a refreshing ice tea. That’s why we’ve brought you this, the ultimate guide to shopping Black Friday online.
Black Friday Sales:
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Kayak
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Up to 35% off flights worldwide
Subscribe to Kayak newsletter and receive personalised private deals of up to 35% off. Destinations include Europe, Asia, America, Australia and more. T&Cs apply.
Loot
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Get a R50 voucher on orders for R250.00 or more
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Booking.com
Booking.com
Up to 20% off South Africa stays
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Available on stays from 5 January - 31 March 2021. Destinations include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and more. T&Cs apply.
Bebede Paris
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Free shipping for orders more than R1000
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Skyscanner
Skyscanner
Durban flights from R905 return
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Available for flights on select dates in April 2021. Sample fare departs from Johannesburg.
Skyscanner
Skyscanner
Johannesburg flights from R1,050 return
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Available for flights on select dates in April 2021. Sample fare departs from Durban.
Rentalcars.com
Rentalcars.com
Up to 20% off car hire
Compare car hire prices on Rentalcars.com and save up to 20% compared to booking direct.
Raru
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Save 10% on selected merchandise
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Trafalgar
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Up to 15% off worldwide tours
Available on select travel dates in 2021-2022. Destinations include Europe, North America, America, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
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HotelsCombined
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Booking.com
Booking.com
Up to 30% off Durban hotels
Plus free cancellation and breakfast on select hotels. Available on select stay dates. T&Cs apply.
Booking.com
Booking.com
Up to 40% off Cape Town hotels
Plus free cancellation and breakfast on select hotels. Available on select stay dates. T&Cs apply.
Hotels.com
Hotels.com
Up to 62% off South Africa hotels
Plus free cancellation and pay later on select hotels. Available on select travel dates in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton, Durban and more. T&Cs apply.
Hotels.com
Hotels.com
Up to 10% off Zambia getaways
Available on select stay dates plus free cancellation and breakfast on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
Hotels.com
Hotels.com
Up to 35% off Durban hotels
Available on select travel dates plus free cancellation and breakfast on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
Hotels.com
Hotels.com
Up to 30% off Cape Town hotels
Available on select travel dates plus free cancellation and breakfast on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
Hotels.com
Hotels.com
Up to 55% off Johannesburg hotels
Available on select travel dates plus free cancellation and breakfast on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
Skyscanner
Skyscanner
USA flights from R7,799 return
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Available on select flight dates in 2021 to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Washington DC and more. Sample fare is Johannesburg-New York with Virgin Atlantic. T&Cs apply.
Kayak
Kayak
Madagascar flights from R7,203 return
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Available on flights until July 2021. Sample fare departs from Johannesburg with Air Austral. T&Cs apply.
Kayak
Kayak
Cape Town flights from R492 each way
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Available on flights until April 2021. Sample fare departs from Johannesburg with FlySafair. T&Cs apply.
CheapFlights
CheapFlights
Cape Town flights from R1,056 return
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Available on select flight dates in 2021 departing from Durban, Port Elizabeth and more. Sample fare is Johannesburg-Cape Town. T&Cs apply.
CheapFlights
CheapFlights
Johannesburg flights from R636 return
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Available on select flight dates in 2021 departing from Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and more. Sample fare is Durban-Johannesburg. T&Cs apply.
CheapFlights
CheapFlights
South Africa flights from R724 return
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Destinations include Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and more. Sample fare is Johannesburg-Durban. T&Cs apply.
Unineed
Unineed
40% off weekend sale
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Unineed
Unineed
Buy 2 get 35% off
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Kayak
Kayak
South Africa flights from R692 return
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Available on flights until June 2021 to Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Sample fare is Johannesburg-Durban with FlySafair.
Skyscanner
Skyscanner
Worldwide flights from R2,268 return
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Available on select travel dates in 2021 to Africa, United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, Egypt, Greece, USA, Singapore and more. Sample fare is Johannesburg-Gaborone with Airlink. T&Cs apply.
Salomon Sports
Salomon Sports
Up to 40% off flash sale
Enjoy up to 40% discount on selected items, such as Amphib. Limited time only, T&Cs apply.
MRP Sport
MRP Sport
Take 2 for R120
Get this awesome promo for kids sportswear while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Raru
Raru
60% off sale
Get up to 60% off guitars, amplifiers, studio, recording and more at Raru. T&Cs apply.
Boardriders
Boardriders
Up to 50% off end of season sale
Enjoy up to 50% on over 600 products at Boardriders. T&Cs apply.
Mantality
Mantality
FREE delivery on orders over R499
Get FREE delivery at Mantality when you spend R499 or more. T&C's apply.
Salomon Sports
Salomon Sports
Up to 50% off sale
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Netflorist
Netflorist
Gifts under R199
Includes wines, chocolates, photo mugs, birthday hampers and more. T&Cs apply.
Netflorist
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Unineed
Unineed
Up to 25% Erno Laszlo products
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Cotton On
Cotton On
FREE shipping on orders over R500
Valid on men's, women's, kids, accessories and more. Conditions apply.
Uber Eats
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Amazon
Amazon
Up to 60% off daily deals
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Get Your Guide
Get Your Guide
Things to do in Stellenbosch from R180
Available on select dates and activities including wine tours, walking tours and more.
Hotels.com
Hotels.com
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Get Your Guide
Get Your Guide
Things to do in Johannesburg from R11
Available on select dates and activities including hop-on, hop-off bus tours, sightseeing tour, transfers and more. T&Cs apply.
Get Your Guide
Get Your Guide
Things to do in Simon's Town from R350
Available on select dates and activities including kayak trips, boat tours, bike tours and more. T&Cs apply.
Get Your Guide
Get Your Guide
Things to do in Cape Town from R50
Available on select dates and activities including sightseeing tours, harbour cruises, sailings, hop-on hop-off buss tours, snorkeling and more. T&Cs apply.
Get Your Guide
Get Your Guide
Things to do in South Africa from R50
Available on select dates to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and more. Activities include kayak trips, cruises, bike tours, hop-on hop-off bus tours, snorkeling and more. T&Cs apply.
Planet54
Planet54
Up to 65% off sale
Get up to 65% off sale footwear, accessories, clothing and more at Planet54. Hurry while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Planet54
Planet54
R100 national delivery on all essential items
Get your groceries & essential items throughout the lockdown. T&Cs apply.
Healthsta
Healthsta
10% off when you sign up
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Trafalgar
Trafalgar
Free single supplements on select tours
Available for travel on select dates in May 2020. Destinations include Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and more. T&Cs apply
ASOS
ASOS
Up to 70% off sale
Get up to 70% off jackets, dresses, boots, sneakers and more at ASOS. Hurry before they're gone. T&Cs apply.
ASOS
ASOS
10% off sale on first purchase with coupon
Received discount on your first purchase. T&Cs apply.
Zavvi
Zavvi
Up to 30% off Marvel clothing
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AliExpress
AliExpress
Up to 70% off shoes
Save up to 70% off stylish shoes. Hurry, limited-time offer only. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
AliExpress
AliExpress
Up to 80% off Home & Garden
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CurrencyFair
CurrencyFair
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Bid or Buy
Bid or Buy
Up to 70% off with Deal of The Week
Get up to 70% off selected products from Razer, Guess, Xbox and more at Bid or Buy. T&Cs apply.
CurrencyFair
CurrencyFair
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SweepSouth
SweepSouth
Earn R150 SweepSouth credits per friend referral.
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Etsy
Etsy
Personalised Christmas gifts
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Etsy
Etsy
Subscribe for the latest trends
Subscribe to Etsy for fresh trends and unique gift ideas. T&C's apply.
Travelstart
Travelstart
Latest flight deals
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Loot
Loot
FREE delivery on orders over R350
Get FREE delivery when you spend R350 or more at Loot.
Salomon Sports
Salomon Sports
Sign up and get R100
Reach the summit and get rewarded. Join Salomon Sports Summit rewards program to earn reward vouchers and more offers. Sign up now and get R100 loaded in your wallet. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
HotelsCombined
HotelsCombined
Johannesburg hotels from R165 per night
Valid for bookings on select dates. Sample fare is for Urban Backpackers. Other destinations include Fourways, Houghton Estate, Parktown, Ferndale and more. T&Cs apply.
HotelsCombined
HotelsCombined
Cape Town stays from R191 per night
Available on select stay dates. Sample stay is at Wish U Were Here Lodge And Backpackers. Destinations include Western Cape and more. T&Cs apply.
Kayak
Kayak
South Africa stays from R191/night
Available on select dates in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and more. Sample stay is Durban. T&Cs apply.
Kayak
Kayak
South Africa car hires from R10 per day
Available on select rental dates with Europcar, Avis, Budget and more. Sample rate is for a Mini car with Thrifty. T&Cs apply.
MRP Sport
MRP Sport
R50 off your first order
Use the code to avail the discount on your first purchase. T&Cs apply.
Raru
Raru
20% off boards & dice games
Take 20% discount on boards & dice games. T&Cs apply.
Raru
Raru
FREE delivery on orders above R399
Get free delivery to all main centers for orders above R399 and get R49 off delivery to the rest of South Africa. T&Cs apply.
Raru
Raru
Up to 45% off Blackstar guitar amplifiers
Get up to 45% off Blackstar guitar amplifiers at Raru. Hurry while stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Raru
Raru
Now offers payflex
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Raru
Raru
30% off bundles
Enjoy 30% off 6 sets of guitar string bundles or 4 sets of drum sticks and heads. T&Cs apply.
Mantality
Mantality
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MRP Sport
MRP Sport
FREE Click & Collect shipping
Spend R600 or more to score FREE Click & Collect shipping. T&Cs apply.
MRP Sport
MRP Sport
FREE cover and grip
Valid when you buy a racquet at MRP Sport. T&Cs apply.
Salomon Sports
Salomon Sports
FREE limited edition recycled shopper bag
Receive FREE limited edition recycled shopper bag with every Resoborg destination tee purchase at Salomon Sports. T&Cs apply.
Salomon Sports
Salomon Sports
FREE shipping
Valid when you spend over over R500. T&Cs apply.
Unineed
Unineed
FREE delivery on all orders over £50
Enjoy FREE delivery on all orders over £50 at Unineed. T&Cs apply.
Unineed
Unineed
10% student & 16-26 & apprentice discount
Simply verify that you're either aged 16-26, a student or apprentice with Youth Discount®. T&Cs apply.
Booking.com
Booking.com
Up to 50% off worldwide stays
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CheapFlights
CheapFlights
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Bebede Paris
Bebede Paris
Perfect gifts for soon to be parents
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Nike
Nike
FREE returns
Return whatever you don't love for FREE. Valid within 30 days only. T&Cs apply.
ASOS
ASOS
FREE shipping
Enjoy FREE shipping when you spend over US$78.96 at ASOS. T&Cs apply.
SweepSouth
SweepSouth
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So why does Black Friday matter in South Africa
Because the amazing deals that this popular holiday is known for are available here too. Every year, more and more stores are joining in on the Black Friday fun and launching some of their best sales of the year, just in time for Christmas.
What time do the Black Friday sales commence in South Africa?
This is where it gets a little tricky due to international time zones. South Africa-based stores are likely to start their sales at the beginning of the day on Friday. If you’re looking to purchase from an international retailer, you may have to wait until opening hours start in the store’s home country.
When do Black Friday sales end?
Officially Black Friday sales will end when retail shopping hours end on the Friday, however a large majority of stores start their sales early and some also extend their sales across the weekend. And even more stores extend their sales online.
If you’re worried you’ll miss out, it’s always good to double-check which stores are extending their sales.
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is the online version of Black Friday, with many retailers offering new or a continuation of their exclusive discounts for online customers. Last year shoppers spent a record $5.03 billion on Cyber Monday alone, and this year that’s only expected to rise.
Why is it called Black Friday?
While many explanations link the name to the fact that retailers operate at a loss (or “in the red”) from January to November and this is the day their profits turn around (“in the black”), the name actually dates further back than that. It was apparently first coined in the 1960s by Philadelphia police to describe the disruptive swarms of people hitting the streets on the day after Thanksgiving, in search of a bargain and an extra day off work.
What is a doorbuster deal?
These are deals or products that are only available for very limited periods of time, such as when the doors open first thing in the morning. However, according to deals expert Mark LoCastro of DealNews, the majority of doorbuster deals will be available online at a similar (or possibly even lower!) price. So while South Africa won’t be able to physically walk into the US-based stores, that doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be able to take advantage of these online. Some retailers in SA offer similar deals, although its not as popular of a practice here yet.
Tips and tricks for South Africa on Black Friday
- Do your research. Many retailers publish, or at least hint at, their deals before Black Friday, meaning you have time to consider your options and really find the best bargain.
- Make sure the retailer ships to South Africa. Always an important one to check before you get too excited about a deal!
- Shop around. The first deal you find isn’t necessarily the best. For example, Branded beauty and clothing is stocked by hundreds of online stores, so you may purchase a piece and later realise you could have gotten the same exact thing for less elsewhere. So check out the competition before committing to anything.
- Don’t forget that electronics might not work. It’s easy to get caught up in the flash sales when you’re surrounded by them. Some of the best deals in the US revolve around new TVs, but even if you buy one at a massive discount you’ll most likely need to also purchase an adapter and a transformer. And make sure you factor in import tax and any shipping costs, as these are likely to be high on bulkier items.
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Sterns Black Friday sale 2021
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