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The best place to find souvenirs and craftworks from all over the African continent.

One of the largest and best flea markets of South Africa, it caters to over 500 stalls carrying clothing, ceramics, artworks, craftworks, antiquities, and collectible memorabilia.

One of the best places for everything, it also offers live entertainment and a special area just for kids, the Kids’ World which keeps kids busy while you shop.

Specialises in African crafts and curios where you can pick up something uniquely South African which makes the perfect gift for you to take home. Always full of bargains and surprises, this market is equally popular with tourists and locals alike and should definitely not to be missed.

Soweto is a good place to find some interesting souvenirs at reasonable prices. Apart from this, hotels, museums, golf clubs etc, all have shops selling souvenirs you can take back. Wire sculptures, pottery, beadwork, ceramic, carvings and embroidered items are all time favorites. A lot of inexpensive souvenirs can be found at all the flea markets as well.

Michelangelo clothing range from knitted tops to golf shirts.

Winter and knitted clothing for kids and adults.

Colibri towels and other toweling accessories.

All sorts of bed linen sold here.

Disposable diapers and nappies.

Safari clothing and equipment. Address: 17 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale

Chocolates sold in bulk.

Sportswear and footwear including a kids' and toddlers' range. Address: 33 Corner University Road and Kingsway, Campus Square, Auckland Park Telephone: +27 (0)11 482-6791 Open: Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm and Saturday until 1pm

Authentic overruns of major brands such as Calvin Klein. Address: 13 Spartan Crescent, Marlboro Ext 3, Sandton Telephone: +27 (0)11 444-9258 Open: Mon - Fri, 8.30am to 5pm, Saturday until 4pm, Sunday and public holidays 9am to 1pm

Upmarket blinds, curtains and related products. Address: Unit 12, Vintech Park, 45 5th Street, Wynberg Telephone: +27 (0)11 786-1250 Open: Mon - Fri, 8am to 4pm

Bags and wallets of all sorts as well as a leather repair facility.

Full range of lounge furnishings.

Excess stock of imported books.

TVs, video equipment and electronics. Address: 49-51 Ayrshire Road, Longmeadow Business Centre, Modderfontein Telephone: +27 (0)11 372-7324 Open: One Sunday every three months

Wind-surfing equipment and wetsuits. Address: Corner Galaxy Drive & Neutron Street, Linbro Business Park Telephone: +27 (0)11 608-0185 Open: Mon - Fri, 7am to 5pm; Saturday until noon