The start of South Africa’s most manic shopping season is upon us, and first up will be Black Friday, which will be on 28 November 2025. November’s shopping highlight, Black Friday can save you big – if you are prepared.
Luckily, holders of an RCS Store Card only have to consider their limits, as the vast Shopping Network will allow you to take advantage of the thousands of deals that will be under the spotlight in the coming weeks. Every year you will almost certainly hear of the big deals at major retailers like Game, Makro, Builders, and others; however, getting ready for the feast of deals that is Black Friday means ensuring that you know what the entire platter looks like.
As this shopping extravaganza has grown in prominence over the years, a number of different industries have tried to jump in on the action, and this has resulted in some intriguing deals on goods you would never have associated with Black Friday in the past.
In simple terms, Black Friday is not only about getting a new TV or big appliance anymore.
Looking at some of the stores within the RCS Shopping Network, here are some gems that you should definitely check out this November:
Health & beauty (stock-ups that actually save)
Clicks often runs deep promotions on essentials like personal care, baby, and small appliances—ideal for year-end stock-ups you’d buy anyway. Browse Clicks’ hub by clicking here.
Dis-Chem is another major health and beauty retailer that will have a wide variety of deals that you can take advantage of. Make sure that you bookmark their Black Friday landing page so you can see the deals as soon as they are announced.
Home finishes & renovations (non-tech, big savings)
If you’ve planned any summer home refreshes, CTM is a classic Black Friday sleeper hit – get tiles, taps, and bathroom ware to give your home a refresh at a fraction of the cost. Their live Black Friday page is here.
Note: For larger ticket items, the RCS Store Card is a revolving facility, so you can pay off your purchase over 24 or 36 months, depending on your repayment plan.
Fashion & fragrance (gifting done right)
Edgars typically runs wide-range Black Friday promos that cover apparel, shoes, and fragrance - handy for gift lists. Their hub can be found here.
Groceries & small appliances (quiet wins)
Groceries aren’t flashy, but Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Shoprite often run meaningful grocery and small-appliance deals around Black Friday, so make sure that you keep an eye out for their deals. You can find their pamphlets here: PnP, Checkers, Shoprite.
Automotive & fitment (overlooked but valuable)
Pre-holiday road trips make tyres, batteries, shocks, and fitment a timely spend - areas where discounts are meaningful. Make sure that you keep your eyes out for announcements from the likes of Supa Quick and Hi-Q to see if you can get some new shoes for your vehicle at a reduced cost.
Travel
The holiday season is just a few weeks away, and if you have nothing planned just yet, November deals could be your ticket to the perfect December break. Flight Centre has the Big Red Sale running during early November, and be sure to keep a regular check on any further announcements throughout the month. You can visit their deals page here.
Fortune favours those who are prepared when Black Friday rolls around, so it could benefit you to keep an eye on some of the early deals that are announced. Business Tech recently showcased some of the early deals that were announced at Game and Makro, where there is a Samsung 98” UHD smart TV for just R34 999 – saving you a whopping R35 000!
Although enticing, remember to plan out your Black Friday shopping spree according to your budget, and what you actually need. It is easy to get swept away in the madness and overspend on items that you don’t need right now. A solid shopping list and focused research will go a long way towards making the most of this Black Friday.
If you are not yet an RCS Store Card holder, consider powering up your wallet ahead of your Black Friday shopping spree. Applications can be done online quickly and easily, with a provisional answer in minutes. Click here now to apply.
