The biggest shopping day of the year is almost upon us but some stores aren’t making you wait until Friday to score some sweet deals — which means you can get gift shopping done early! You can start stocking up on your favourite skincare or must-have lipstick shade. It’s also a great time to start buying fitness and outdoor gear for when you actually start that yoga class or go camping.
Don’t forget to check back here, where we’ll be updating the best Black Friday sales as they happen!
Zando
From beauty to home and everything in between, Zando has it all. Zando doesn’t just save the saving for Black Friday, they are giving you an entire week of awesome deals. Each day this week, they’ll reveal deals you can shop for one day only. We’re talking 5 days, over 880 brands to shop from and up to 70% savings.
Our fav picks
Revlon kiss cloud ink lips in Berry
Under Armour Aura Trainers
Glow Theory
SA’s first dedicated Korean beauty retailer is having a Glow week where every day from the 25th to the 29th they’ll have some of their favourite products on sale. If you haven’t heard the news, K-beauty is the newest obsession in the beauty community. Besides having Insta-worthy packaging, Korean beauty products contain ingredients that will hydrate, brighten, reduce blemishes and give you the glowing skin you’ve been dreaming of.
iStore
Okay, iOS lovers get ready to spend and save. The iStore is reportedly slashing prices in-store and online. Simply sign up to their newsletter so that you can get all the deals before their everyone else.
READ MORE: 7 Things You Should Know Before You Take On Black Friday This Year
Faithful to Nature
SA’s most loved online health shop, Faithful to Nature, is having a week-long Black Friday sale where each day gives you new deals and saving. Like get 40% off all Wazzogles products or why not stock up Sheba pads and tampons which are free of toxins and made with organic cotton at 50% off!
Sheba Day Pads
Wazoogles Superfoods Breakfast Bomb Superseed Stardust
Lulu and Marula
Lulu and Marula is a natural, ethically produced skin and body care collection produced in Cape Town. They create conscious, scientifically formulated skincare that works with your skin to balance and boost its natural processes for healthier, happier skin.
This Black Friday you can save 20% when buying from their online store, and because they are all about thoughtful consumption, 20% of purchases towards planting new Marula trees. The code GIVEBACKFRIDAY will atomatically be applied at checkout, valid Friday 29th Nov – Sunday 1st Dec.
Switch Beauty
Proudly South African beauty brand, Switch Beauty, is having a huge sale this #switch-week. Everything on their site is discounted by up to 80%! Pricing starts at R20 and you won’t find anything above R200. It’s the perfect time to grab their must-have eyeshadow palette or a new set of brushes.
Crocs
The “most comfortable shoes in the world” (quoting my mom), Crocs, is giving you up to 60% of saving this week. You can score selected crocs shoes at a fraction of the price, and with long walks in the summer sun happening soon- it’s the perfect time to invest in a pair.
We love
Crocs Classic Slider
One day only
If you didn’t know, One Day Only is an online retailer that has sales every.single.day. But this Black Friday you can save up to 100%, yes that’s free! Their mega black Friday sale starts at 12 midnight, so set those alarm clocks and get ready for all the savings!
Superbalist
The Superbalist Black Friday Showdown, SA’s biggest online fashion sale, will once again bring shoppers unbeatable deals in 2019. Superbalist’s Black Friday sale includes thousands of deals on leading local and international brands across a wide variety of categories from women- and menswear to kids, teens, maternity, beauty, sports, plus-size, home and tech. But there’s no need to wait until 00:01 AM on Friday, 29 November 2019 with the five-day Superbalist Showdown. Subscribe to their newsletter, download the app or follow Superbalist on social media to be the first to know.
Travelstart
Score huge savings with Travelstart’s Black Flyday Sale on 29 Nov 2019. Mark your calendar, set your alarm & hustle to find all the best deals in one convenient place — your next holiday destination awaits!
Birkenstock
Speaking of comfortable shoes, Birkenstock is getting into the Black Friday spirit with a week-long sale of their own. This week you can save over R500 on a pair of original Arizona Birkenstocks or get some playground-friendly shoes for your little one at just R199.
Must-have
Birkenstock
Rio kids shoe
Takealot
Takealot is back with their blue dot sale giving you major savings leading up to Black Friday. This week you’ll get early access to exclusive deals, then on Friday, they’ll hit you up with even more savings.
READ MORE: 14 Gift Ideas For Every Budget That The Geek In Your Life Will Love
Bargain Books
Stock up on the holiday read with 20% off all books at Bargain Books stores. Looking for recommendations? Well, in our December issue, our editor, Danielle Weakley, recommends some of her fav summer reads. These include Daisy Jones and the Six, The Unhoneymooners and Something to Tell You.
Activewear
If you’re gonna smash your fitness goals in the new year, you’re gonna need some active gear to match. Lucky for you some of the best activewear retailers are getting on the Black Friday bandwagon.
Other general retailers
You know and love them, and probably shop there once a week. Some of SA’S major retailers are having sales this week and on Friday, so be sure to cash in on those savings.
