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Last updated: 10 December 2024
Every Monday morning in our office we share discoveries, things, and experiences we think are unique. From that we've curated a list of really awesome gifts. Like power banks made from vapes, recycled PET felt clothing, anime merch, and more. And some of our recommendations start from just R10.
POWER BANKS MADE FROM VAPES – ONE MORE TIME
These power banks also come in special edition designs like Matcha, Spooked, and Golden Hour. Great for Secret Santa, an ex-vaper with a sense of humour, or both.
Price: R249
Buy: Via the One More Time website
Online | @onemoretimesa | Image: One More Time
NICHE RECORDS — SLOWLIFE RECORDS IN KALK BAY
This independent vinyl store in Kalk Bay is the spot to find niche, vintage records and music memorabilia that any hardcore music fan would love.
Price: Varies
Buy: In-store at 84 Main Road, Kalk Bay, open daily from 9am to 5pm
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84 Main Road | Kalk Bay | Cape Town | @slowliferecords | Image: Slow Life Records
FOR KIDS & AVIATION FANS — WEST COAST AIRSHOW TICKETS
There’ll be aerial stunts, drone racing, skydiving, 20+ displays, on-site camping (or glamping) and so much more at this airshow in Saldanha Bay.
Price: From R10 (build-up event); R120 to R200 (main event)
Buy tickets: Via the West Coast Airshow website
Saldanha Airport | West Coast Peninsula | @wcoastairshow | Image: West Coast Airshow
LUXE JEWELLERY GIFTED WITH LOVE — SHIMANSKY
Shimansky has exquisite pieces like the Cape Town pendant, My Girl diamond earrings, and Southern Cross diamond and tanzanite pendant. You’ll find these at the new boutique store at the V&A Waterfront.
Price: From R2 500
Buy: At the V&A boutique; online via the Shimansky website
Upper Level | V&A Waterfront | Cape Town | Image: Shimansky Jewellery Store V&A Waterfront
LOVED BY TREVOR NOAH — FIELDS
Trevor Noah wore the Field Shirt and Weekend Trouser in his viral ad for Tourism SA. FIELDS’ timeless pieces can be layered and collected for years. See what Trevor wore below.
Price: From R990 for a 100% cotton t-shirt
Buy: Find stores & stockists (or buy online) via the FIELDS website
AWARD-WINNING COFFEE, AT HOME — MISCHU
This coffee shop has won awards for best coffee three years in a row. You can buy beans, ground coffee, pods, coffee-making equipment and more at mischu in Sea Point.
Price: From R89 for coffee blends (including capsules)
Buy: Via the mischu website
85 Regent Road | Sea Point (Opposite the Spar) | @mishucoffee | Image: mischu
TRENDY MEXICAN TREATS – ARK PROVISIONS
Fill goodie bags with the trendiest and tastiest Mexican-inspired treats, like the Chamoy Pickle Kit, Takis, and buckets of spicy, sticky, and sweet candy.
Price: From R20
Buy: At 46 locations across Cape Town; online via the Ark Provisions website
Online & various locations | @arkprovisions | Image: Ark Provisions
FOR YOUR ANIME-OBSESSED FRIEND – THE ENGRAVE SLAVE
For weebs, by weebs. This shop has everything from posters, dolls, glasses and hats, to embroidered clothing. You can even send your own designs and get custom-made pieces.
Price: From R360 for a t-shirt
Buy: In store at Salisbury Mews, Kenilworth or via The Engrave Slave website
Salisbury Mews, 26 Salisbury Road | Kenilworth | Cape Town | @the_engrave_slave | Image: The Engrave Slave
ADORABLE BEACH POUFS – BEACH PLEASE
These outdoor poufs are lightweight, easy to carry with a built-in strap, and even have a pocket for your essentials. And the designs are just too cute.
Price: From R850
Buy: Via the Beach Please website
Online | @beachplease.cpt | Image: Beach Please
GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK — FAIRTRADE
Fairtrade-endorsed products, like Rwandan coffee, tea or select red, white, and vegan wines, empower workers across the continent and help them improve their lives.
Price: From R99 for Rwandan coffee beans
Buy: Via the Fairtrade website
Various locations | @fairtrade_africa | Image: Fairtrade Africa
GIN DONE THE WRIGHT WAY – WRIGHT’S DISTILLERY
With a laidback West Coast feel, this Yzerfontein distillery has craft gin with flavours like apple and litchi, pomelo and grapefruit, blue pea, and more.
Price: R439 for a bottle
Buy: At the distillery and on the Wright's Gin website
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Corner of R27 and R315, Yzerfontein | Western Cape | @wrightsginza | Image: Wright’s Gin
SKIN TONE CRAYONS – COLOUR ME KIDS
Stationery for the skin you’re in. These 12 crayons offer more than just the “peach” and “brown” colours of regular crayon boxes. Colour Me Kids also has a colouring book and 36-piece puzzle.
Price: From R28 for 12 pack of crayons; R43 for colouring book
Buy: Find stores & stockists (or buy online) via the Colour Me Kids website
Various locations | Cape Town | @colourmekids or @teacherinprogress | Image: Colour Me Kids
FOR THE BRAAI MASTER – DONKEY LONG TONG
These stainless steel extra-long tongs mean no sore hands at the braai. They’ve also got blowers, paddles, caps and even the world’s first leather bag made specifically for fire tools.
Price: From R800 for the braai tongs
Buy: Find stores & stockists (or buy online) via Donkey Long Tong website
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Various locations | Cape Town | @donkeylongtong | Image: Donkey Long Tong
FASHION MADE FROM CORK, PET FELT – SAGE AND SUNDAY
The recycled PET felt clogs (comfy and versatile) and beleka crossbody bag (you don’t need to guess their size) are great gift options from sustainable brand Sage & Sunday.
Price: Clogs R1 700; Beleka crossbody R1 700
Buy: In store at 66 Albert Road, Woodstock or via the Sage & Sunday website
66 Albert Road, Woodstock | Cape Town | @sage.and.sunday | Image: Sage and Sunday
WOODCARVING WORKSHOPS – BAREFOOT CARPENTER
The Barefoot Carpenter’s workshops are open to beginners and all equipment is included. For your uncle or auntie who’s obsessed with crafts and DIY.
Price: From R550 per workshop
Buy: Find ticket links to workshops via the Barefoot Carpenter Facebook page
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Various locations | @barefoot.carpenter | Image: Barefoot Carpenter
FANCY TEA FOR AUNTIE OR OUMA – ENMASSE TEA MERCHANTS
Enmasse has elevated blends like green rooibos, honeycomb and naartjie, Hot Cross Bun Chai and Devil’s Advocate (ginger and chilli).
Price: From R98 for a box
Buy: Via the Enmasse website
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123 Hope Street | Gardens | @enmassetea | Image: Enmasse Tea Merchants
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