Joburg Market — Local services in Gauteng

This is a absolutely insane market, the stock is better then anything you'd buy in stores. This is simply cause it comes directly from the farm sources.

However this is not a simple walk in and purchase market, the market has certain rules to ensure the utmost safety for all parties.

All purchases are done via a joburg market card attainable at any of the cashiers within any of the major warehouses. You will be required to fill in a double sided page and present your S.A ID / or country of origin passport. This card works as a pay as you go system loading cash on the card at cashiers on site or EFT in advance. This will be requested by all venders when purchasing.

The market starts early, like 4/5 am early. This is when the best produce arrives. I've personally found that Tuesdays / Saturdays are best days to purchase. The early wake up is absolutely worth it.

All purchases are without a bulk buys in boxes of produce. There is almost nothing that cannot be found at this market at the highest quality.

There are different warehouses for different produce. Onions and potatoes, Fruits Vegetables Alcohol and meat.

Purchases at the market opens up at 6am. So arriving early allows you to walk around to see produce and hold certain produce so to make purchases easier.

There is a store on the far end of the market that takes cash purchases they do smaller amounts of the same produce and stock moves fast, if the produce gets sold out in the main warehouses this is...

My Journey to Jo'burg Marketplace – The Fresh Produce Adventure

The vibrant hustle and bustle of Jo'burg's marketplace beckoned me as I prepared for an early start. The market opens its gates at 5 AM, and getting there early is key. Forget about strict lists; the overwhelming selection will guide your choices.

Inside, the scene is electric, with traders setting up and the aroma of fresh produce filling the air. First stop: get your Jo'burg Market card, not at the banks, but inside the halls at the cashier tills.

Now, armed with your card, head to the farmer's section. It's budget-friendly and brimming with fresh finds. But be prepared for the walk; these halls stretch far. If your legs tire, Mandela's and Apple Green's markets are options, though a tad pricier.

Apple Green's market offers a bounty of fresh produce and a cozy cookie factory, perfect for a sweet treat. No butchery here anymore, so plan accordingly.

And don't miss the new spot, Mannas, a small but promising hub for meat, dairy, and frozen delights. They're expanding soon, so keep an eye out for more options.

The farmers wrap up around 11 AM, but the side shops, open till 4 PM, only accept cash or debit cards, not the market card.

The sense of community is palpable. Friendly faces are eager to help, and the energy is contagious. It's a walk, a journey, and an experience...

Rudest stuff and money demanding as if they don't have salary..am so disappointed by the level of service I received from the charge office stuff, they work together with porters in order to request money from us buyers. My potatoes was taken to charge office by the porter, when I went there with the porter who had taken my potatoes there , there was no one there, I was told I have to wait for them to return they went to buy veggies,I had to wait more than an hour to get my stuff back wch inconvenienced me, am failing to understand if their on duty why are they going to stock during office hours , worst part is that I was demanded to pay for my potatoes in order for them be released, I agreed with a porter to hire another one as he was about to knock off , the charge office demanded money or else I was supposed to get my potatoes on my Monday . First I don't understand why should I pay them , while their getting a full salary for doing their job. Is what Joburg market call customer service were stuff are rude and keep customers kept waiting for...