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This past weekend, Hello Lifestyle swung by the opening of the brand-new Walmart store at East Point Shopping Centre – and let’s just say, Boksburg arrived ready. From early morning queues to families posing for photos under the blue and yellow archway, the launch had that unmistakable “new store excitement” energy South Africans know and love.
Inside, the aisles filled quickly as shoppers explored fresh produce, household essentials and all the wallet-friendly goodies Walmart is known for. The atmosphere had a fun mix of global brand polish and warm local personality – the kind that makes a quick shop turn into a Saturday outing.
The new Boksburg location marks Walmart’s third SA store, following the successful openings in Clearwater and Fourways Malls. And judging by the foot traffic this weekend, the momentum isn’t slowing down.
The rollout is picking up speed, with 21 more stores proposed across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape (check out our nationwide Travel Deals here). For local shoppers, that means easier access to reliable everyday value – no waiting for specials, no guessing games with fluctuating prices.
According to Andre Steyn, Vice President of Format Acceleration at Massmart, the turnout felt like a true community moment
And honestly, Hello Lifestyle gets it. Consistent low pricing on essentials like bread, milk, eggs and basics means real savings for real households – something South Africans never take for granted.
Independent price comparison studies have already shown a clear cost advantage at the Clearwater store. Now, Boksburg shoppers are set to enjoy the same experience: straightforward pricing and peace of mind.
"We’re grateful to have seen so many families come out to join us. There’s just something about that exciting energy of a Walmart store opening.”
The curated mix of grocery, fresh food and family items that won over shoppers in Clearwater and Fourways is alive and well in Boksburg – with a few exciting additions.
Customer favourites from the earlier stores include:
At Boksburg, early shoppers raved about great prices on everyday staples like eggs, Coca-Cola and All Gold tomato sauce. The new store also has an expanded appliance section think fridges, water dispensers and vacuum cleaners added specifically due to shopper requests from the previous two store launches.
Anyone living within 8km of the Boksburg store can now use the Walmart Africa Walmart App to get groceries, fresh produce, beverages and small appliances delivered in just 60 minutes.
With 99% of first-time customers planning a repeat order, the expansion from a 5km to 8km delivery radius feels like a no-brainer.
Walmart’s Boksburg launch is more than retail growth – it is a drive towards more local investment. The new store created 80 jobs and strengthened partnerships with nearby small suppliers, including Ultra Chem, an Ekurhuleni-based manufacturer participating in Walmart’s Supplier Growth Summit.
To support local families immediately, Walmart also donated 1.5 tonnes of non-perishable groceries to FoodForward SA – continuing the brand’s tradition of community upliftment around every store opening.
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