Are you looking forward to Black Friday?

This year’s Black Friday falls on Friday November 27, but many retailers have indicated that they are going to have special deals available throughout the month

November 25, 2020

Fanie Mthupha & Tayla Smit 1 minute read

Black Friday is just around the corner and many retailers are bringing you some of the best deals this week, as well as the Christmas special deals and discounts to follow.

Traditionally, on Black Friday consumers expect to see deals for just about everything you could be saving up for; including clothing, food, household appliances, latest household and handheld gadgets, holidays, and all the Christmas gifts they might want to treat themselves (or others) to.

The Advertiser asked a few locals if they are hoping to bag Black Friday deals, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. And the majority of our readers said they are looking forward to the best Black Friday deals and bargains

Margaret Bopape: I’m excited about Black Friday this year and I can’t wait to see what specials there are going to be in retail stores.”

Gift Nkosi: “I can’t wait for Black Friday and I think stores are going to be jam-packed that day, which is a good thing for our economy.”

Renia Annandale: “I’m looking forward to Black Friday as I’m going to buy Christmas presents for my grandchildren. However, I’m shopping online this year, due to the pandemic. It’s much safer.”

Zinhle Nkosi: I’m looking forward to Black Friday and I’m definitely going to shop on that day. Furthermore, I believe stores are going to be busy, which will give our economy a much-needed boost.”

Nicole van der Schyf: “I’m not going to support Black Friday because I don’t like to go shopping when there are crowds of people.”

Dhashni Naidoo, programme manager at FNB Consumer Education, said just because something is labelled cheaper on Black Friday doesn’t always mean you must buy it.

“It’s important for consumers to exercise caution and self-discipline when managing their money over this period, as lack of financial discipline around Black Friday can easily lead to financial woes – especially in these trying times,” she warned.
To avoid getting into financial distress over Black Friday, Naidoo has prepared the following tips to consider before your shopping spree: Four top tips to consider before your shopping spree

Also Read: Get to know South African retailers who are doing Black Friday 2020 differently