Is Walmart ACTUALLY Cheaper than Other South African Retailers?

Is Walmart ACTUALLY cheaper than other South African retailers?

Walmart has officially entered the South African retail market, opening its first store on 22 November 2025 at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg. The launch marks a major step for the global giant, which has come in with one clear message: lower everyday prices. But is Walmart actually cheaper than its South African competitors? Walmart proves itself more affordable Andrea Albright, Walmart International’s chief growth officer, said the opening is…

Walmart Opens First Store In Africa

Walmart made its debut on the African continent over the weekend with the opening of a store in South Africa. A report by Reuters noted that hundreds of shoppers queued for hours outside the store in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, (more…) The post Walmart Opens First Store In Africa appeared first on KamCity.

Walmart opened its first African store in Roodepoort

On Saturday, 22 November 2025, Walmart opened its first Walmart-branded store in Africa at Clearwater Mall, Roodepoort, marking the retailer’s direct entry into South Africa under the Walmart name, reports Cape {town} Etc. The store employs more than 80 people and sources from local suppliers, part of a plan to support South African small and medium enterprises (SME’s) and boost the local economy. Cape {town} Etc Discount Alert! Unlock Cape Town…