The new Walmart store brings Every Day Low Prices, one-stop convenience, and economic opportunity to Johannesburg.
Key Insights
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Walmart opens its first-ever Walmart-branded store in Africa, located in Clearwater Mall in the Roodepoort community.
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Launch introduces Every Day Low Prices and 60-minute delivery through the new Africa-version Walmart Shopping app.
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Store creates 80 new jobs and supports 15 local small- and medium-enterprise (SME) suppliers, reinforcing Walmart’s economic impact in South Africa.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov. 22, 2025 – Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced the grand opening of its first-ever Walmart-branded store on African soil.
The new store is a feat of speed, and a point of immense pride for the community.
Today’s opening marks just 73 days since Walmart announced it would bring the brand to Africa by the end of the 2025 calendar year. Led by an African store manager, and employing more than 80 associates, the store opens its doors just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Bringing Every Day Low Prices to the African continent
“Opening this first Walmart store in South Africa is about much more than a business milestone; it is a commitment to helping customers save money and live better by consistently delivering the lowest total cost for the basket of products they need,” said Andrea Albright, executive vice president and chief growth officer for Walmart International and operating partner, Massmart. “We’re delivering quality without requiring customers to wait for short-term promotions or worry about fluctuating prices. I’m thrilled for the Walmart spark to shine brightly across South Africa.”
One-stop shopping convenience under one roof
Designed to deliver a friendly, efficient and engaging shopping experience, the Johannesburg location offers the affordable one-stop convenience of an exceptional retail assortment. Fresh and frozen food and groceries are offered alongside a carefully curated range of family, home and entertainment items including apparel and baby, small appliances, toys and electronics.
The range extends beyond everyday essentials to reflect the rhythm of South African life — from Heritage Day celebrations and summer gatherings to festive occasions and back-to-school preparation.
Product highlights are extensive and include:
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Sixty-minute express online delivery, within a five-kilometer store radius, which allows customers to shop how and when they want, with the speed and convenience they deserve
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Most wanted international toys, based on Walmart global sales trends, like the original Labubu versions one, two and three; and Fuggler's plush toys, Gabby's Dollhouse and Hot Wheels.
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Chic and stylish, designer counter-top air fryers, kettles, toasters blenders and stand mixers by Drew Barrymore.
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Walmart's value priced Pen & Gear private brand back-to-school stationary range.
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Essence beauty products rated No. 1 in South Africa for value.
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International confectionary from Dubai, the U.K. and the U.S., including Sour Patch Kids candy.
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International cold beverages such as Canada Dry, Clypso lemonade, Dr.Pepper and Lacroix flavored sparkling water.
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Affordable A-grade beef sourced from a family-owned group of farms and delivered direct to store.
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Frozen convenience food from popular local franchise outlets like Steers, Wimpy and Col'cacchio.
Shop anytime – download the Walmart shopping app
Featuring a clean, intuitive digital interface designed to make the shopping experience faster, easier and more connected, the Africa-version of the Walmart Shopping app is now available on the Apple and Google Play stores.
With 60-minute express delivery available within a five-kilometer radius of the Clearwater Mall store, the app makes it easy to have fresh and frozen foods, groceries, adult beverages and small appliances delivered to your door. It is also a great example of the customer benefits that have been unlocked by combining Walmart’s world-class technology with locally-developed pick, pack and delivery systems.
More than a store: Creating jobs and opportunity
“We’re thrilled to bring Walmart’s Every Day Low Prices and convenience to families in Roodepoort,” said Onicca Mothapo, the store manager. “We are also incredibly proud that the Walmart Clearwater store has created 80 new career opportunities and will support 15 SME suppliers identified at the Walmart Supplier Growth Summit held in Johannesburg earlier this year.”
Entrepreneurs like Mandy Naidoo of Afriwear Apparel, a supplier of affordable quality clothing for toddlers, which will be available in the Clearwater store. At the heart of this store opening is the idea that retail, at its best, changes lives by creating jobs and lifting communities.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better—anytime and anywhere—in stores, online and through mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to lead in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information can be found at corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
