If you’ve been waiting for a good reason to open the Takealot app, this is it. The Takealot Black November Sale has kicked off, and the discounts cover a lot of ground: TVs, laptops, appliances, toys and even groceries.
What’s different this year? Takealot isn’t squeezing everything into one crazy weekend. The sale runs for the whole month, with fresh deals going live every week. That makes bargain hunting easy, and a lot less stressful too.
Why a month long sale works better
We all know the Black Friday rush. Deals disappear in minutes, and before you know it, you’ve bought something you didn’t really need. A longer sale takes that pressure off.
Now you can take your time. Read the reviews, compare a few products and think it over. You don’t have to keep refreshing the page every five minutes, which keeps things simple.
Takealot has made it even easier with a watchlist. Just add the items you like, and you’ll get a notification when they go on sale during the month. It’s a simple feature, but it could save you good money. Even if you’ve never shopped online before, you’ll find it easy to use.
What to expect from the sale
Takealot says it planned the Black Friday deals around the things South Africans buy most. Think 4K TVs, soundbars, laptops, tablets, appliances, toys and groceries.
There will also be special Cyber Monday deals, mostly on popular tech products, with extra savings on top.
It’s also worth looking at TakealotNOW and TakealotMORE. Both come with extra perks, including faster and cheaper delivery. If you’re planning to buy a few things this month, signing up for one of them might make life easier.
Early deals worth a look
Below are some of the first offers Takealot has highlighted. The savings are calculated from the launch prices, so please check the final price on the website before you pay. It takes a few seconds, and it’s an easy way to avoid surprises.
| Product | Deal price | Was price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toshiba 85 inch M450 4K QLED Smart TV | R12,999 | R16,999 | R4,000 (24%) |
| Toshiba 50 inch M450RP 4K QLED Smart TV | R4,999 | R5,999 | R1,000 (17%) |
| Sony Alpha ZV E10 camera creator kit | R12,995 | R19,999 | R7,004 (35%) |
| Dell SE2426HG 24 inch gaming monitor | R1,949 | R2,949 | R1,000 (34%) |
| Canon PIXMA G2410 ink tank printer | R1,799 | R4,099 | R2,300 (56%) |
| Russell Hobbs Digital 9L Air Fryer | R899 | R1,499 | R600 (40%) |
| JBL Grip Bluetooth speaker | R999 | R1,699 | R700 (41%) |
| Sony WH 1000XM5 headphones | R4,999 | R9,499 | R4,500 (47%) |
| Garmin Forerunner 965 | R9,999 | R13,499 | R3,500 (26%) |
| L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara Classic | R199 | R307 | R108 (35%) |
| LG 611L InstaView side by side fridge | R37,999 | R64,999 | R27,000 (42%) |
| Samsung AR70 WindFree Inverter | R9,999 | R14,999 | R5,000 (33%) |
| Samsung 9kg AI Smart Front Loader | R7,999 | R10,999 | R3,000 (27%) |
| Hisense 485L French door fridge freezer | R14,999 | R18,999 | R4,000 (21%) |
| Defy 12 place dishwasher | R4,799 | R4,999 | R200 (4%) |
Big screens and tech
Fancy a bigger TV for the lounge? The Toshiba 85 inch M450 4K QLED Smart TV with Dolby Atmos is now R12,999, down from R16,999. That’s R4,000 off. If you’d rather go smaller, the Toshiba 50 inch M450RP also comes with Dolby Atmos and Quantum Dot, and it’s R4,999 instead of R5,999.
For content creators, there’s the Sony Alpha ZV E10 mirrorless camera creator kit with a 16 to 50mm II PZ lens. It’s R12,995, compared with R19,999 before. That’s a saving of R7,004, which is hard to ignore.
Gamers and home office workers might like the Dell SE2426HG. It’s a 24 inch gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, a full HD IPS screen and HDR 10. At R1,949, it’s a simple upgrade for any desk.
Then there’s the Canon PIXMA G2410, an A4 3 in 1 ink tank printer without WiFi. It’s R1,799 instead of R4,099, which is more than half off. Students and small home offices may find it handy.
Audio, fitness and beauty
The JBL Grip compact Bluetooth speaker with ambient light is R999, down from R1,699. And if you love a bit of quiet, the Sony WH 1000XM5 noise cancelling headphones in black are R4,999, down from R9,499.
Into your fitness? Take a look at the Garmin Forerunner 965 watch, now R9,999 instead of R13,499. For beauty lovers, the L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara Classic in Black 01 is R199, down from R307.
Home appliances
This is where the biggest rand savings are, so it’s an easy place to start. The LG 611L InstaView ThinQ side by side fridge in matt black is R37,999, down from R64,999. Yes, that’s R27,000 off. The Hisense 485L PureFlat French door fridge freezer in black, with no frost, is R14,999, down from R18,999.
The Samsung AR70 WindFree Inverter (9000 BTU) with AI and WiFi is R9,999, down from R14,999. The Samsung 9kg AI Smart Front Loader with AI Energy Mode and auto dispense is R7,999 instead of R10,999.
Lastly, the Defy 12 place dishwasher with an A++ rating and 11L water usage is R4,799, down from R4,999. To be fair, the saving is only R200, so it’s the smallest deal on the list.
Smart ways to shop the sale
A big discount is only a good deal if you actually need the product. A few simple habits can help.
Start with a budget. Decide what you can spend before you browse, and stick to it. It’s the best way to avoid impulse buying.
Then use the watchlist. Add your items early and let the notifications do the work. It’s an easy habit that keeps you organised. Also, compare prices and read customer reviews before you commit. The sale runs all month, so you don’t need to rush.
Here’s a simple trick: write down the three things you want most. If a discount is small, ask yourself whether you need the item right now.
It also helps to know your rights. The National Consumer Commission offers guidance on consumer rights in South Africa, and it’s worth a look before buying big items like fridges or TVs.
Finally, stay safe online. Shop only on the official Takealot website or app, and be careful with links that arrive in messages. The South African Banking Risk Information Centre shares tips on avoiding online fraud.
The bottom line
The Takealot Black November Sale gives South Africans a calmer way to chase Black Friday savings. With new deals every week, a handy watchlist and special Cyber Monday offers, planning your purchases is easy and simple. Take your time, compare your options and check the final price before you checkout.
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