--- title: "The day of retail days is here - Black Friday has officially started" description: "The biggest sale of the year - Takealot’s Blue Dot Sale - is now on with some of South Africa’s best deals on Black Friday classics; TVs, tech, appliances, beauty spoils, sports gear (did anyone say padel?), toys, camping & outdoor." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "Sponsored Content" author: "Takealot" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/takealot/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-29-the-day-of-retail-days-is-here-black-friday-has-officially-started/" published: "2024-11-29T01:52:05" updated: "2024-11-29T01:52:35" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 211 --- # The day of retail days is here - Black Friday has officially started > The biggest sale of the year - Takealot’s Blue Dot Sale - is now on with some of South Africa’s best deals on Black Friday classics; TVs, tech, appliances, beauty spoils, sports gear (did anyone say padel?), toys, camping & outdoor. By Takealot · Published 29 November 2024, 03:52 SAST · Updated 29 November 2024, 03:52 SAST ## Key points - In today's treasure trove of deals, you can silence the world with Sony's noise-canceling headphones, sprint in style with New Balance kicks, or even set up camp in your backyard—all while pampering your feline overlord and leveling up your gaming experience, all for prices that won't require a second mortgage. - Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones now R4499, perfect for blocking out distractions and enhancing your audio experience. - New Balance Men's 420 shoes slashed to R699, combining comfort and performance for your runs. - Campground 8-Person Tent available for R2999, ideal for family camping trips or backyard escapes. - NIVEA body lotion reduced to R309, a must-have for self-care amidst a busy lifestyle. ## Content Let’s jump straight into today’s top picks. [**Sony Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones WH-1000XM4**](https://www.takealot.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-noise-canceling-headphones/PLID70540733?colour_variant=Black?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=sonyheadphones) [**WAS R6999, NOW R4499**](https://www.takealot.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-noise-canceling-headphones/PLID70540733?colour_variant=Black?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=sonyheadphones) Block out. Zone in. Whether you’re beating your PB on the road or listening to the latest Spotify Release Radar, these are your go-to’s. ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Headphones.png) [**New Balance Men's 420 Road Running Shoes**](https://www.takealot.com/new-balance-men-s-420-road-running-shoes-blue-black/PLID96309190?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=newbalance) [**WAS R1400, NOW R699**](https://www.takealot.com/new-balance-men-s-420-road-running-shoes-blue-black/PLID96309190?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=newbalance) Light, airy and designed for you to make every step count. Step into comfort and performance. ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sneakers.png) [**Campground 8 Person Fast Frame Family Tent**](https://www.takealot.com/campground-8-person-fast-frame-family-tent/PLID95502821?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=campground) [**WAS R5999, NOW R2999**](https://www.takealot.com/campground-8-person-fast-frame-family-tent/PLID95502821?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=campground) Escape the city or camp out in the garden, it’s totally up to you. ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Camp-tent.png) [**Whiskas - Adult Pouch Multipack Fish Selection In Jelly -12 x 85g**](https://www.takealot.com/whiskas-adult-pouch-multipack-fish-selection-in-jelly-12-x-85g/PLID40661529?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=whiskas) [**WAS R159, NOW R125**](https://www.takealot.com/whiskas-adult-pouch-multipack-fish-selection-in-jelly-12-x-85g/PLID40661529?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=whiskas) Buy more… but save more? That’s ALOT for LESS right there. ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Whiskas.png) [**NIVEA Rich Nourishing Body Lotion with Deep Moisture Serum, 6x400ml**](https://www.takealot.com/nivea-rich-nourishing-body-lotion-with-deep-moisture-serum-6x400/PLID55541944?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=nivea&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**WAS R509, NOW R309**](https://www.takealot.com/nivea-rich-nourishing-body-lotion-with-deep-moisture-serum-6x400/PLID55541944?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=nivea&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) Let’s face it, life gets busy… but skipping self-care isn’t where you’re going to make up the time. Treat yourself, everyday. ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Nivea.png) [**Playstation 5 Dualsense Controller**](https://www.takealot.com/playstation-5-dualsense-controller-midnight-black/PLID72297860?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=playstation&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**WAS R1699, NOW R1399**](https://www.takealot.com/playstation-5-dualsense-controller-midnight-black/PLID72297860?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=playstation&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) Game on, level up, beat your high score. Whatever you do, just use the Dualsense for the best xp. ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/game-control.png) [**Epson L3251 Ecotank, A4, 3 in 1, Wi-Fi Borderless Printer**](https://www.takealot.com/epson-l3251-ecotank-a4-3-in-1-wi-fi-borderless-printer/PLID91572154?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=epson&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Businesstech) [**WAS R4499, NOW 2799**](https://www.takealot.com/epson-l3251-ecotank-a4-3-in-1-wi-fi-borderless-printer/PLID91572154?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=epson&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Businesstech) Consider this the Swiss Army Knife of printers. Economical, multitasking, the hero of the (home) office. ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Printer-720x382.png)