Shopping

One of the best places to find anything and everything under the sun specially great furniture but at a higher price then everywhere else.

The Glen Shopping Center is the foremost shopping center of Johannesburg south. This mall houses specialist brand shops and national retailers selling everything from clothes, luggage, leather goods, gifts and flowers to furniture, sweets and confectionary items. The Glen also has a cinema hall and open air terraced restaurants.

One of the first shopping complexes in Soweto, it is home to the major department stores and retail outlets in the city.

Maponya Mall is the largest mall of South Africa and is home to more than 200 stores of every kind.

One of the largest malls in the city, it is filled with supermarkets, coffee shops, and clothing stores as well as movie theaters.

Chain stores, boutiques and miniature golf! The best place for a decent mid day splurge just before lunch.

One of the priciest and hippest places to be in the city, it is host to an exclusive shopping experience that is sure to drive your credit card bills crazy! Address: Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton Telephone: +27 (0)11 883 2011/217 6000 Fax: +27 (0)11 883 0978 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.sandtoncity.com/

Opened in 1961, it is one of the first malls of the city and is home to a wide range of stores that cover everything and is even home to some specialty stores. A must visit place!

One of the best malls in the city, it carries some of the best prices on some of the best merchandise around.

Home to 130 specialty stores, it is one of the best places to find those hard to find things from international and some local brands.

Exclusive products at moderate to high prices- one of the best places to find chocolates and enjoy coffee, as well as some very decent shopping.

A great place to shop, specially late night! It plays host to stores offering clothing, jewelry and the unusual things that make great souvenirs!

Some great clothing shops, priced just right, and if you throw in some good fast food, and an ice rink, it turns into one of the best places to shop till you drop. Enjoy a good and quick meal, all the while giving the kids something to enjoy as well.

The Brightwater Commons hosts several retail stores and is one of the most beautifully landscaped malls in the city. It has a permanent flea market and a music market that's a great place to find the latest CDs and DVDs.

Sophisticated yet tranquil, this is one of the best places to find African crafts and carries the best priced merchandise in the city!

Filled with coffee houses, restaurants, movie theaters and clothing stores carrying the latest trends, this place is popular with teens who love to hang out there and have fun whilst shopping from the reasonably priced stores.

With over 250 stores of varying nature, this is easily one of the largest malls of the city that is located near the Johannesburg International Airport.

The Village Walk is a great place for shopping and combines with restaurants and coffee shops with outdoor tables to create a cozy atmosphere and a superb shopping experience. A must visit place!

With some 90 shops, it is among the smaller of the city’s malls but is home to several great exhibitions and competitions that set it apart from every other mall in the city.

With over 200 stores it is one of the best places to shop in the city. It carries everything under the sun and also has a great restaurant and coffee shop lined up!

Exotic fabrics, local and international brands, and bargaining- these things combine to make the Oriental Plaza the best place to shop for anything at extremely discounted prices.

The Nelson Mandela Square, formerly known as Sandton Square, was renamed to honor the famed South African statesman whose statue was installed here on 31st March, 2004. The fashionable complex houses theatres, art galleries, fine dining and a multitude of shops selling a diverse range of goods from sports items, books and footwear to garments, furnishings, photographic equipment and much more. Apart from shops, the Nelson Mandela Square hosts various events, exhibition and launches throughout the year.

At this market you can be sure of the authenticity and purity of the item you are buying. Exclusively hand-made or organically produced goods are sold here. The homemade cheeses and home bakes are popular. Address: Corner Bryanston and Culross Rd, Bryanston Telephone: +27 (0)11 706 3671 Open: Thursday from 9am to 1pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm Moonlight Market from 5pm to 9pm on the last Tuesday of every month

Standing tall in downtown Jo’burg, the Carlton Centre is the tallest building in South Africa. Housed here are a number of reasonably priced shops selling a variety of goods.