Where to shop in Cape Town

While staying in Cape Town it is important to know where to buy groceries and supplies. You may need an extra pair of shoes for hiking. you may get catch a cold or have get a headache with the climate change and need some painkillers or anti-allergy medication or your accommodation might not have clean bedding or the groceries you need.

• Checkers – Groceries, appliances, home and bathroom essentials
• Woolworths – Groceries, appliances, baked goods home and bathroom essentials (More upmarket)
• Spar – Groceries, baked goods, affordable fast food and essentials (some branches have cafes attached)
• Clicks – Medication, bathroom essentials and appliances

Other clothing and home stores include: Jet, MRP, Pep, Ackermans and Sheet Street. Some of these stores will include Clothes as well as bedroom and home goods but some of the smaller stores won’t have everything so it is important to research the branch you are going to beforehand.

When shopping for groceries, bear in mind not all grocery items are halaal, always look for certifications from the organizations mentioned in Topic 2 on the products you would like to buy. If there is no certification on the product, but the product itself is not a meat or beverage product, double check the ingredients to ensure they are all safe ingredients. For example, water and milk would not need a certification, but jelly sweets or other treats will as many companies use pork gelatine or alcohol flavourings.