Shop ’til you drop!

30 Nov – 2 December: Visit the Parkview Charity Christmas Market in Johannesburg for festive entertainment and more than 80 stalls. Proceeds go to the Nicarela charities (nicarela.org); call 082 610 0650. 7: Bring the whole family to the Tannery Market in Windhoek, Namibia for a fun-filled day as well as local delicacies and handmade goods. Visitors can also join the Breakfast Run & Walk at 08:00 for N$20; call +264 (81) 853 8242 or visit tannery.com.na. 12–22: Shop at more than 150 stalls at the Ekliefkrismis Market in George on the Garden Route; call 072 331 4335 or go to ekliefkrismis.co.za. 14–16: Visit Gabriëlskloof in Bot River for the Favourite Things Market and make the most of 45 hand-picked stalls full of this season’s must-have goodies, from baked treats to rare finds. For details, call 028 284 9865 or visit gabrielskloof.co.za. 14–23: Don’t miss the Christmas Art Market in Parys for Christmas shopping fun and gifts for everyone! Call 082 958 6312 for more information. 17–19: Support local talent at the Locally Yours Market in Port Elizabeth. Hum along with the musicians while you browse the stalls and savour foodie delights; call 082 785 4118. 19: Stop by the Blythedale Coastal Christmas Market in Durban for a day filled with adventure and the best of local produce. Enjoy the slippery slide, quad biking, browsing the stalls or a family picnic. Call 061 820 3518.