With Exclusive Books you need never be without a good read again. Browse in-store, buy online and now, when you need to feed your book addiction, you can find them on your Uber Eats app during shop trading hours. Dinner and a good book delivered to your door sound like bliss to us! And don’t forget to claim your Fanatics points for great discounts on your next book binge. And we’re so happy that book launches and meet the author events are back. Check the calendar online. They also offer a full range of magazines (yes, they still exist), notebooks (all those empty pages, crying out to be filled) diaries and cards and gift wraps.

exclusivebooks.co.za

If you can’t find a dress to say yes to at Bride & Co then you might just be a bridezilla. Their range of styles and prices will have you twirling as you try on your dream wedding dress. They will also fit out your groom, groomsmen, bridesmaids, and the mothers of the bride and groom and if you’re slipping into another gown for the wedding supper, they can help with that, too. 

brideandco.co.za

Where else can you find every piece of hardware, software, accessories and more for your home office than Incredible Connection? And everything comes with good advice and a ‘how to’ for the technically challenged. Even if you don’t know what that thingy majiggy is called but you know you need one, they’ll work it out and show you exactly where to find it. They have great after-sales service, too.

incredible.co.za

Valour Flora is a first-time winner and well deserved! They are about way more than bouquets and flower arrangements, they will also organise balloons, gifts and delivery to your door.  When you need to brighten up your day with some flowers, give them a call!

071 461 9205

Coricraft has stylish, comfortable furniture for every single room in your home. And we mean every single room. That includes your new home office, because who hasn’t got a home office these days? They also cater for your outdoor space. With many locally manufactured items, including super slouchy couches, choose your shape, choose your fabric and there you have a custom-made suite to suit your home.

coricraft.co.za

Heckers Garden Centre is a complete lifestyle nursery. Whether it’s the colour in your flower beds you’re looking for or to grow your own herbs and veggies, Heckers has the plants, the seeds and all the info on where and when they should be planted. Talk about green fingers! And if yours aren’t so green and you need a little help, the Heckers people are on hand with practical advice and support from identifying that blight on your rose bush to rescuing your orchids!

heckers.co.za, 011-894-3643

A gift for him or her, or for a birthday, an anniversary, a baby shower – at Cinderella Gifts you’ll find an original gift (except maybe not a glass slipper) for every occasion. It’s a treasure trove of beautiful things that they will also gift wrap for you. When your imagination deserts you, you can rely on Cinderella to come up with just the right thing. And maybe even spoil yourself whilst you’re there, it is after all the best gift shop for all life’s little luxuries.

084 640 3480

Who didn’t indulge in a little additional DIY during lockdown? We certainly did and our first point of call for all our building materials and more (the ‘more’ being good advice because our husbands don’t always know exactly what they’re doing) was Builders Warehouse. They seriously know their stuff – from plumbing, electrical, garden equipment, door and window frames, paint and waterproofing – no job too big or small for a visit to Builders!

builders.co.za

Now you’ve DIY’ed it, you need to dress it and your home deserves everything Mr Price Home has to offer. Your kitchen counter appliances will be the envy of everyone, and friends will drool over your fall-into-bed linen. There are scatter cushions, candles (for ambience as well as beating load shedding) and plenty more to pretty up your home at Mr Price Home.

mrphome.com/home

Where do we go for the sharpest kitchen knives, finest crystal glasses and best crockery, cutlery sets and gadgets to chop, squeeze and peel? To @home, of course. Their pieces of kitchen equipment are works of art, shiny and bright pots and pans that we just love to see on our kitchen counters and in our kitchen cupboards. And they have a fantastic gift registry for anyone setting up home.

home.co.za/home

With the price of petrol through the roof, online shopping is definitely the way to go! Order today and get delivery of any one of thousands of items tomorrow from Takealot.com. There are very few categories that you can’t find and now there are groceries and liquor, too! There are many ways to pay but just one way they deliver – fast and reliable to your door.

takealot.com

When it’s time to admit your eyesight isn’t what it used to be, get to Spec Savers for the best, affordable eyecare. Book an eye test and if you can’t decide on the best frames that suit you in the store, you get to take six pairs to try on at home for free – so all the family can have an opinion. And if your hearing is also a little suspect, they have a full hearing screening service at selected stores, too. Now, where did I put my glasses?

specsavers.co.za

We South Africans love the great outdoors and love to have all of the gear. If you want to be safe, comfortable and maybe even a little stylish on your next great adventure, go and get your kit from Outdoor Warehouse where you’ll also get the best advice as to what you need and what you really need from their expert salespeople. Whether it’s a hike in the Berg or a trek to basecamp, these guys are there to help.

outdoorwarehouse.co.za

With a carefully curated and diverse tenant mix, Greenstone Shopping Centre offers retail therapy at its best, entertainment, wining and dining, masses of parking and free wifi. Whether you need to dash in and out and grab and go, or want to browse and window shop, Greenstone Shopping Centre is family oriented and centrally located. And a big bonus, they’re thinking green and provide recycling stations for all your glass, paper, plastic and cans as well as places you can drop batteries and ink cartridges.

www.greenstoneshoppingcentre.co.za, 011 524 0445

The East Rand Mall is one of the retail pillars of Ekurhuleni and in fact, attracts visitors from much further afield. With almost 70 000 square meters of space, that’s a lot of retail, cinema and entertainment, restaurants and coffee shops to choose from. You could easily get lost (except there’s always a friendly security person to point you in the right direction!) A day and night time destination, this is a regular and well-deserving winner.

eastrandmall.co.za, 011 823 1110

For gym bunnies, runners, cyclists, swimmers, or the latest padel tennis enthusiasts, Sportsmans Warehouse has all the kit and equipment for just about every sporting discipline. They also have your favourite team’s fan gear which you can personalise – so you can do more than just dream about wearing that number 11. They also have a free delivery and installation service for all exercise machines, table tennis and pool tables for hours of fun at home.

sportmanswarehouse.co.za

Cash Crusaders is more than just a thrift shop. It’s a place to buy, sell and to lend and borrow! That includes choosing from many new and previously owned items to buy or securing a quick and easy loan when life throws you a curved ball. Simply give them an item for safekeeping and get an immediate cash payout, with extensions to your loan available. That’s what we call a great business model for buyers and sellers alike.

cashcrusaders.co.za

PNA is a treasure trove for those of us who love a top desk drawer full of rows of sharpened pencils, highlighters, and staplers! The shop is equally loved by hobbyists who’ve been searching for an exact shade of green paint, kids who desperately need a specific item for the school project they left for the last minute, and the person in charge of the office-stationery supply cupboard. With over 36 stores in Joburg, you’ll be sure to find whatever you’re looking for at PNA.

pna.co.za, 011 672 4391

Leave the pump jockeys to fill the tank whilst you go get what you need in BP North Rand Road’s Pick and Pay convenience store. When you need to grab those last items you need for supper on the way home from work, or a sweet treat to keep you going on the road for the day, a stop off here is a must.

011 918 8211

Engen Great North has its Engen convenience store stocked with groceries, a bakery, a coffee shop and more for when you need to hop in and grab a quick bite or stock up the pantry. You can even shuffle in slippers if you forgot to get milk for breakfast!

011 395 2147

We’re not sure if it’s the pets or the fur parents who are crazy, but you’ll definitely go crazy when you see the range of pet food and accessories they have at Crazy Pets. If you have furry, scaly or feathered animals, warm or cold-blooded, there’s a bed, cage, or tank for them at Crazy Pets. If you don’t even have a pet, their stores are enough to make you run out and get one!

crazypets.co.za

Seriously, what did we do before West Pack Lifestyle was around? What did we store our jerseys in during summer and what did we keep the kids’ Lego in to keep them from landing under our feet? Where did we buy all our party décor and packaging, or our school bags, lunch packs and home office organisers? And have you ever gone into a West Pack store and come out strictly with only the things you went in to buy? We simply don’t believe it’s possible!

westpacklifestyle.co.za