Black Friday is coming: 5 things to know before the deals start

Black Friday falls on November 27, and promotions now run for weeks and extend beyond physical stores. By 9 a.m. last year, Peach Payments had processed twice the transaction volume of the same period in 2024; about 65% of the value came from the Western Cape and 34% from Gauteng, including a R380,000 travel booking. Seasonal offers also come from online gambling platforms: Sun International reported a 35.5% rise in online income in the first half of 2026, driven mainly by slots and casino games. Takealot has confirmed the return of its Blue Dot Sale.