Gauteng is South Africa's smallest and most populous province, home to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Beadwork and Ndebele art
Colourful beadwork and geometric art
Price: R50-R600 (~$3-$37)
Where: Rosebank Rooftop Market, Maboneng Sunday Market
Biltong and rooibos tea
Dried meat and caffeine-free tea
Price: R60-R250 (~$4-$15)
Where: Supermarkets, Neighbourgoods Market
Contemporary township art
Paintings and prints
Price: R300-R3,000 (~$18-$184)
Where: Maboneng galleries, Keyes Art Mile
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Rosebank Rooftop Market
Weekend rooftop market.
Where: Rosebank
Hours: Sat-Sun 9:00-17:00
Bruma Lake Flea Market
Large flea market by Bruma Lake.
Where: Bruma
Hours: Wed-Sun 9:00-17:00
Neighbourgoods Market
Rooftop market.
Where: Braamfontein
Hours: Sat 9:00-15:00
Maboneng Sunday Market
Weekend market at Arts on Main.
Where: Maboneng
Hours: Sun 10:00-16:00
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Sandton City
Africa's leading luxury mall.
Hours: Daily 9:00-21:00
Mall of Africa
Large modern mall.
Hours: Daily 9:00-21:00
Menlyn Park
Pretoria's biggest mall.
Hours: Daily 9:00-21:00
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Bargain at flea markets, not malls
Start about 30% below asking price
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
VAT is 15%; foreign visitors can claim refunds on goods over R250 (~$15) at OR Tambo