NEO PHASHE: I think Black Friday is cool. It's a time to save money and buy things at a fraction of the price and helps your splurge on a budget.
Black Friday (November 25) has become one of the biggest shopping days on the calendar in South Africa.
The Gazette asked South Africans what they thought about Black Friday…
KHOMOTSO MAKGABUTLANE: I don’t really believe in Black Friday because that’s when some retailers try to trick consumers with their prices. There was one retailer that was called out for tricking people.
LWAZI KHUBONI: I don’t believe in Black Friday because that’s a time when some retailers inflate their prices without the masses being aware.ITUMELENG KOMANA: You have to be smart with purchasing items on Black Friday and track the prices of the items you want to buy to avoid being overcharged.
