PayFast data show one shopper spent R397,217 over two transactions.
The average South African Black Friday basket spend was R1,255 this year, with one shopper spending R397,217 split over two transactions, PayFast has revealed.
According to PayFast, the most popular shopping categories of the day were electronics, appliances, and beauty and fashion. “Between high inflation and increased food, petrol and energy costs, shoppers are more motivated than ever to take advantage of Black Friday deals — whether it’s to stock up on groceries and basic consumables, or a post-pandemic splurge.”
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