SHOPPING IN JOHANNESBURG
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In this episode, hosts Hannah Pirnie and Sarah Passmore discuss where to buy everyday things in Johannesburg, from food, to clothes to mundane household items. And they might just happen to mention where they buy their wine as well! 😉
(We promise we have not been sponsored by any brand or company... although listening back, maybe some of them should think about it! 😂 All views are our own... with apologies for any UK oriented banter and supermarket snobbery).
Since we recorded this episode we are excited to share that Amazon has finally made it to South Africa - https://www.amazon.co.za/
Takeaways:
Popular grocery stores in Johannesburg include Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Woolworths.
Mr Price Home is a good place to buy household items.
Amatuli offers unique African-inspired decor.
Local markets are a great place to find clothing and accessories.
Tipping in restaurants is expected in South Africa, with 10% being the minimum.
Shopping malls provide a safe and convenient shopping experience.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:10 Where to Buy Your Household Goods in Johannesburg
13:19 Where to Buy Your Clothes in Johannesburg
32:59 Conclusion
Additional Resources you might like:
Take a Lot (online delivery of most things) https://www.takealot.com/
Food Shopping:
Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Woolworths.
Checkers 60 60 App- https://www.sixty60.co.za/app-download.html
Pick n Pay ASAP - https://www.pnp.co.za/asap-same-day-delivery
Carreira’s Fruit and Veg Market (Hannah mentions this is the equivalent to Lidl)
Game - great to buy your bin
Organic Fruit and Veg:
Online - Faithful to Nature
Bread - https://doppio.co.za/
Almond Croissants - https://www.seattlecoffeecompany.co.za/
Croissants and egg tarts - https://www.fournos.co.za/
Meat the Farmer has since closed. For high-quality organic meat we recommend The Pantry or Jackson’s.
Pharmacy:
Clicks
Alcohol:
Hannah mentioned Publique which didn’t survive Covid, so we now recommend contacting Fiona at ClinkClink https://www.clinkclinkshop.com/
Dry Dock - https://www.drydockliquor.co.za/
Norman Goodfellows - https://www.ngf.co.za/
Homeware:
The Design Quarter - https://designquarter.co.za/
Mr Price Home - https://www.mrphome.com/
Yuppie Chef - https://www.yuppiechef.com/
Weylandts - https://www.weylandts.co.za/
Coricraft -https://www.coricraft.co.za/
Dial a Bed - https://www.dialabed.co.za/
Stationary - PNA - https://pna.co.za/
44 Stanley - The Atelier (frames) https://44stanley.co.za/the-atelier-1
Sport:
Clothes:
H&M - https://www.hm.com/za/
Trainers / Takkies - Woodmead Outlet Shops.
Jet - https://bash.com/jet
Ackermans - https://www.ackermans.co.za/
PnP - https://www.pnp.co.za/
Poetry - https://www.poetrystores.co.za/
Pippa J - Style it Simple (Hannah follows her on Instagram for local South African brands) https://www.instagram.com/style_it_simple/
Shop Local - Food & Fashion Markets
Kamers - https://kamersmakers.com/
Pia’s Pop UP - https://www.facebook.com/shopthepop/
Payment:
Apple Pay is accepted in most places, there is also Zapper that is a payment app commonly used here https://www.zapper.com/
“Don’t get freaked out there are often men who help you with your shopping and unpack your trolley into your car - they will not steal your food 🤣.”
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