Centurion shoppers turn down Black Friday bargains
Most shoppers Rekord encountered in malls, said they were on an ordinary month-end shopping spree and couln’t be bothered about Black Friday specials.
Despite the expected annual Black-Friday frenzy, very few Centurion residents cared about chasing bargains.
Most shoppers Rekord encountered in stores and malls, said they were on an ordinary month-end shopping spree and “couldn’t be bothered about Black Friday specials”.
Valhalla resident Indrin Pillay (53) said he came to Makro, Highveld, in search of an affordable fridge.
“I found some specials, however, I expected better prices today.”
Pillay said he took off from work to be able to go shopping.
Lethabo Malope (26), from Atteridgeville, said she was very happy to find some good deals at Centurion mall.
“I came looking for linen and household appliances, and found exactly what I was hoping for.”
Malope said she didn’t take the day off from work to go shopping, but she did ask permission to go and check out a few stores.
“I’m going back to work when I’m done here,” Malope said.
Gloria Raleting (53) said she was looking for specials on household items and groceries, and she found what she was looking for at Centurion mall.
Raleting said she was not employed and could shop whenever she felt like it.
Raju Penmetsa (42), from Highveld, said he had asked permission from work to have a quick look at what stores had to offer. He was looking for great prices at Mall@Reds in Rooihuiskraal on gardening items such as piping.
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