What is Black Friday In South Africa?
Black Friday in South Africa is a shopping observance imported from the United States that traditionally falls on the fourth Friday of November – the day after American Thanksgiving.
It is not a public holiday, but many people do “celebrate” it by going shopping at malls and online.
How long does Black Friday last in South Africa?
As mentioned earlier, Black Friday in South Africa typically lasts for 24 hours. However, some retailers may extend their deals into the weekend or offer pre-Black Friday sales.
Keep an eye out for announcements from your favorite stores to make the most of the savings.
When did Black Friday start in South Africa?
According to BusinessTech, Black Friday was first introduced in South Africa in 2012.
Was Black Friday a success in South Africa?
Last year saw over 18.5 million South Africans shopping over the Black Friday period. With this year set to be a record high,
85% of young consumers (aged 18 to 36) will be planning to shop using their mobile phones.
How much is spent on Black Friday in South Africa?
According to payment gateway PayFast, the largest single purchase made on Black Friday was for R284,625, and the largest basket was R397,317.
The average basket size was R1,255, slightly higher than in 2021, which recorded an average of R1,208 per basket.