Black Friday 2024 is set to deliver incredible deals across South Africa, with top retailers offering discounts that make it one of the year’s biggest shopping events.
Many of the largest stores in the RCS Shopping Network, such as Game, Makro, Incredible Connection, Hi-Fi Corp, Builders, Checkers Hyper, and Pick n Pay, are preparing to roll out substantial discounts across categories like electronics, home appliances, and groceries. Here’s a look at some of the best places to shop this Black Friday, with convenient links to each store’s Black Friday page.
- Game
- What to Expect: Game consistently offers steep Black Friday discounts, especially on electronics, household appliances, and toys. Anticipate discounts of up to 50% on brands such as Samsung, LG, and Defy. Game has already launched some early deals for you to take advantage of this November, including high-demand items like smart TVs, sound systems, laptops, and gaming consoles.
- Shop Game’s Black Friday here: Game Black Friday
- Makro
- What to Expect: Makro’s Black Friday event is spanning the entire month, allowing shoppers more time to access discounts. Categories include electronics, appliances, groceries, and outdoor equipment. Make sure that you keep track of the latest catalogues to find the biggest deals. Makro often offers 40-60% off large appliances and electronics. Look out for bundle deals on office equipment, TVs, and bulk grocery items.
- Shop Makro’s Black Friday here: Makro Black Friday
- Incredible Connection
- What to Expect: Known for tech deals, Incredible Connection is a popular Black Friday stop for laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and office-related equipment. Discounts on brands like Apple, HP, and Lenovo are common, with markdowns on laptops, accessories, and smart home devices – and this year they are promoting BlackStar November with deals every day!
- Shop Incredible Connection’s Black Friday here: Incredible Connection Black Friday
- Hi-Fi Corp
- What to Expect: Hi-Fi Corp specializes in audio-visual equipment and home entertainment, drawing Black Friday shoppers with its deals on sound systems, TVs, and gaming consoles. This year, their Black Tag November promotion also promises Black Friday deals every day throughout the month.
- Shop Hi-Fi Corp’s Black Friday here: Hi-Fi Corp Black Friday
- Builders
- What to Expect: Builders is ideal for home improvement and DIY enthusiasts looking to upgrade their homes. The retailer typically offers Black Friday discounts on tools, paint, outdoor furniture, garden supplies and a whole lot more. Past years have included up to 40% off select power tools, home storage solutions, and outdoor equipment. This year, Builders is offering weekly deals throughout the month.
- Shop Builders’ Black Friday here: Builders Black Friday
- Checkers Hyper
- What to Expect: Known for some amazing deals on groceries, homeware, and essentials, Checkers Hyper is a go-to for Black Friday bargains and general household consumables which could save you money for the months ahead. Also, with the festive season around the corner, there could be an opportunity to stockpile some holiday essentials.
- Shop Checkers Hyper’s Black Friday here: Checkers Hyper Black Friday
Tips for Making the Most of Black Friday 2024
- Plan Ahead: Research items you plan to buy and set a budget. Black Friday can be overwhelming, so a clear plan helps focus your spending.
- Compare Prices: Many stores release early-access Black Friday deals online, allowing you to compare prices in advance. It also ensures that you are not blinded by the shopping mayhem as there are less reputable retailers that look to cash in on events like Black Friday.
- Use the RCS Store Card: RCS cardholders get access to an array of benefits such as:
- A network of over 30 000 stores
- Up to 55 days’ interest-free
- Shop in-store and online
- Affordable monthly instalments
and more.
This Black Friday, South African shoppers have numerous ways to find exceptional deals across multiple categories. By planning ahead and using the resources above, you’ll be prepared to make the most of Black Friday’s best deals.
Be sure to check each store’s Black Friday page ahead of time, and note that some deals that are mentioned are based on a first come, first served basis – so prepare, but try not to procrastinate too much or you could miss out.
If you are not yet an RCS customer, consider looking at the benefits of having your own store card, which will allow you to shop to your heart’s content at any of the retailers mentioned above, as well as thousands of other stores around South Africa. Check out the full RCS Shopping Network here, or head over here to apply for a store card online in minutes.
