Mixed reaction as shoppers take advantage of Black Friday
Scores of consumers took their cash and credit cards to the Mall and Africa in Midrand in the hope of capitalising in this year's Black Friday specials.
There was little agreement among shoppers on this year’s deals, with some saying there were simply no money to be saved this year.
Speaking to Jacaranda FM News Faith Mpofu, who is a mother of a seven-year-old girl, said she was hoping to save more than what she did today.
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She ended up spending R1500 on Christmas clothes.
#BlackFriday Faith Mpofu who has a 7-year-old daughter says that she saw no specials when shopping for Christmas clothes.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) November 25, 2022
She spent close to R1500 today. pic.twitter.com/gBZT6MSibn
Meanwhile, some shoppers took advantage of sales on electronic goods such as televisions and washing machines.
Sizwe Ntimane says that he saved more than R1000 on a new 40 inch television.
"There is a difference in the television prices, so I saved a huge amount which is about R1500."
ALSO READ: SA Savings Institute warns against ‘misleading’ Black Friday deals
Businesswoman Vanessa Naidoo said she closed her business for the day in order to stock up on her needs for the year.
"I have a spreadsheet that I have compared and for the cheapest item I targeted different shops this is actually the first shop of the day. I'll be shopping throughout the day and closing my business throughout the day because it is an excellent saving. By the time I calculated it I think I saved R2500."
#BlackFriday We are live from the Mall of Africa this morning where dozens of customers have come out to take advantage of the Black Friday specials.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) November 25, 2022
Business Owner Vanessa Naidoo says her calculations have shown that she’ll be saving R2000 from today’s specials. pic.twitter.com/bY0war2uix
Meanwhile FNB says Black Friday can be worthwhile for consumers wishing to save a couple of rands.
"Black Friday can be worthwhile for people who plan their purchases ahead of time and some of the discounts can be meaningful in helping customers save on items of high value.”
But at the same time the bank cautioned customers to avoid overspending.
“It is important for consumers to remember that the festive season is very long and as such, it is crucial to manage budgets by avoiding excessive spending."
