BLACK FRIDAY: Shoppers turn out in greater numbers than last year

Shoppers braved the gloomy weather to take advantage of the Black Friday specials at Daveyton Mall and Lakeside Mall.

November 28, 2025

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Nomkule Hlatshwayo and Palesa Sepudumo were spotted bargain-hunting at Sportscene at Lakeside Mall.

Early birds headed off to Lakeside Mall and Daveyton Mall this morning (November 28) to take advantage of Black Friday specials. Outlets offering up to 50% off casual wear and sneakers, as well as bargains on food prices, were first on many shoppers’ lists.

Mlungisi Shoyisa woke up early to shop for his daughters at Daveyton Mall.

Phumelele Buthelezi of Kingsway kick-started her Christmas shopping at Crossover at Lakeside Mall.

Xolisile Mashego, Lindiwe Dlamini and Tebogo Mashego took advantage of the bargains at OKC Chicken Daveyton Mall. They bought groceries and packs of diapers at reduced prices.

Shoppers walk through Daveyton Mall, shopping for some Black Friday specials. By 07:30, the mall was already packed with shoppers waiting for shops to open so that they could start their Christmas shopping.

There was a snaking queue inside Ackermans at Daveyton Mall as shoppers took advantage of the retailer's Black Friday specials.

Ackermans employees Lesego Shabangu and Tahlego Maroga were spotted outside the retailer’s Daveyton Mall store, encouraging shoppers to take advantage of the Black Friday bargains.

Hlelokuhle Masha (3) found the perfect fit at Totalsports Lakeside Mall.

Lesego Shabangu and her mother, Constance, started their Christmas shopping early by taking advantage of the bargains at Ackermans at Daveyton Mall.

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From as early as 07:00 this morning (November 28), scores of Black Friday enthusiasts were already queuing outside selected stores in Benoni in search of the best deals. #BlackFriday #Benoninews #benonicitytimes #blackfridaydeals #blackfridaysale

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Residents of Daveyton and Etwatwa have arrived in large numbers at Daveyton Mall to hunt for Black Friday deals. Read the full story on www.benonicitytimes.co.za. BlackFriday Benoninews benonicitytimes blackfridaydeals blackfridaysale

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