Johannesburg Shopping

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 is 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 for a dazzling array of ethnic arts and crafts; and Kim Sacks Gallery in Parkwood for excellent tribal African art. With its bewildering array of stalls and goods, sprawling Bruma Flea Market in Bedfordview is quite an experience. It is open daily, except Monday, from 08.00-18.00. Held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings, the Michael Mount Organic Village Market on Bryanston Drive, Sandton, sells only handcrafted goods and organically produced foods, and its tea garden is restful. Keep all the receipts of your shop purchases, as visitors can reclaim the VAT tax paid on departure at the airport.