Save your Gucci and Hugo Boss purchases for Europe or the States (much cheaper unless there's a clearance sale). Rather opt for quality South African food and design. Best bets include wine, homeware and craftwork. For a one-stop shop, Sandton City (+27118832011) - and its adjacent open-air Mandela Square - is one of the largest shopping centres in the southern hemisphere. For antiques, collectibles and homeware head to Parkhurst's Fourth Avenue. For African craftwork, hit the African Crafts Market adjacent to the Mall of Rosebank (+27118802906). The Rosebank Rooftop Market (Sundays and public holidays at the Mall of Rosebank, +27114424488) is a great place to source South African and pan-African craftwork, food, clothing, souvenirs and gifts, followed by a well-priced snack at one of the kiosks.

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