From upmarket malls to street markets, via designer fashion, crafts, curios and lovely things for the home, Johannesburg is a paradise for shoppers. Mall culture distinguishes this city of dedicated shoppers. Sandton City and its adjacent Nelson Mandela Square is one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere. The packed African Crafts Market lies next to the stylish Mall of Rosebank, which takes on new vibes on Sundays and public holidays when the lively Rooftop Market is in full swing.
Norwood’s Grant Avenue is good for antiques and Parkhurst’s Fourth Avenue for collectables and interior design. Go to The African Toyshop on Stanley Avenue, Milpark, for toys as works of art. Art Africa on Tyrone Avenue in Parkview boasts a dazzling array of ethnic arts and crafts, and Kim Sacks Gallery in Parkwood for excellent tribal African art.
Keep all the receipts of your purchases, as visitors can reclaim the tax paid on departure at the airport.
