Johannesburg Shopping

  1. Bruma Lake Market World

    By Bruma Lake, this huge place sells a wide range of crafts and lots of kitsch. It is a great spot to pick the treasure from amongst the trash and vigorous bargaining is encouraged. It is at its most colourful and lively on the weekend.

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  2. Bryanston Organic Village Market

    This outdoor community-driven organic market has been around for thirty years and prides itself on creating a space where good food comes first, and not in plastic containers. You can buy fresh organic food, hand crafted goods, art, clothing made from natural fibres, or take time to relax in a cafe with coffee and friends.

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  3. Eastgate Mall

    This place boasts of being Africa's largest mall and is home to some 250 shops covering all a happy shopper could want. Amongst the standard mall fodder are some useful stores for travellers such as photography labs and camping goods outlets. It's about halfway between the airport and the city centre.

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  4. Kohinoor

    Apart from being one of the best sources of ethnic/African music in Jo'burg - it sells everything from kwaito (South African pop) to jazz - the shop is a catalyst for African culture and music. The academy upstairs nurtures young musical talent and helps post-apartheid local legends find a platform again.

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  5. Market Sq Market

    Held on Saturday mornings in the car park opposite the Market Theatre, there's a lively, cheerful atmosphere (with buskers), and although most of the stalls sell flea-market rubbish, there are also some reasonable crafts amid the dross.

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  7. Oriental Plaza

    A short walk from Newtown, you'll find Oriental Plaza. This is our favourite mall in the city. It's unmissable for a look at the real Jo'burg in all its diversity, and the surrounding area of Fordsburg is historically and culturally fascinating. The centre itself is the place to come for cheap shoes, by-the-metre haberdashery and fresh samosas.

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  8. Rosebank Mall

    If you're after some serious retail therapy, head to this interlocking series of malls, with central parking on the corner of Cradock Ave and Baker St.

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  9. Rosebank Rooftop Market

    This is one of the most convenient places to shop for traditional carvings, beadwork, jewellery, books and fertility dolls. It's held every Sunday in Rosebank Mall's multilevel car park.

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  10. Sandton City

    South Africa's biggest mall protrudes from the Sandton horizon. It has a three-tiered tower housing 290 stores. South African designers such as Jenni Button and Hilton Weiner appear alongside the usual array of international labels. While it is potentially an expensive shopping experience, it is nevertheless an enjoyable and convenient one.

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  11. Soweto Art Gallery

    The small but significant Soweto Art Gallery is directed by well-known Sowetan artist Peter Sibeko and is one of the few places contemporary black artists from the townships can exhibit their paintings and sculptures. All works are for sale and offer a worthwhile insight into life in the townships.

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