Walmart’s Third SA Store Opens in Boksburg: 80 New Jobs, Local Suppliers, and 1.5 Tonnes of Food Donated

Walmart has opened its third South African storeand the first of an accelerated national rollout.

On Saturday, 28 February 2026, the retail giant welcomed customers to its new location at East Point Shopping Centre in Boksburg, bringing its Every Day Low Price philosophy to another Gauteng community.

The Opening

From early morning, shoppers gathered in anticipation, eager to experience Walmart’s extensive range of fresh, grocery, and general merchandise offerings. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as customers explored the store, engaged with associates, and enjoyed opening-day celebrations blending Walmart culture with local South African flavour.

“We’re grateful to have seen so many families come out to join us to experience this opening,” said André Steyn, Vice President of Format Acceleration at Massmart. “We can’t think of anything else that’s so suited to a great day out for them than that fun, welcoming and exciting energy of a Walmart store opening.”

The Promise: Every Day Low Prices

With Walmart’s Every Day Low Prices, Boksburg customers can shop confidently, knowing they will always get the lowest total cost for the trolley of products they needwithout waiting for promotions or worrying about fluctuating prices.

Steyn pointed to independent price comparisons confirming Walmart’s low-price advantage on everyday essentials like bread, milk, eggs, rice, sunflower oil, and sugar.

What’s Inside

The Boksburg store offers one-stop convenience, combining fresh food and groceries with a curated range of family and home entertainment items.

Early customer feedback highlights unbeatable prices on everyday groceries and consumableseggs, Coca-Cola, All Gold tomato sauce. Boksburg shoppers also appreciate the wider range of appliances, including fridges, vacuum cleaners, and water dispensersadded in response to feedback from the Clearwater and Fourways stores.

The App

For even greater convenience, shoppers can download the Africa version of the Walmart shopping app to access 60-minute express delivery within an 8km radius of the store.

Local Impact: Jobs and Suppliers

The Boksburg store has created 80 new jobs and strengthened ties with small local suppliers.

One example: Ultra Chem, an Ekurhuleni-based household detergent manufacturer and Walmart Supplier Growth Summit participant, now supplies the ECONO brand bleach, dishwashing liquid, pine gel, and other cleaning products available at all three stores.

Community Support

To celebrate the opening and make an immediate impact, Walmart donated over 1.5 tonnes of non-perishable groceries to FoodForward SA, supporting food security efforts among families in the broader Ekurhuleni community.

What’s Next

The Boksburg opening builds on successful launches in Clearwater and Fourways. This is just the beginning: a further 21 stores are proposed in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.

Walmart is firmly establishing a broader national presence to deliver affordable, high-quality merchandise to South African consumers.

Store Details

• Location: Shop L17, East Point Shopping Centre, Corner Rietfontein and North Rand Road, Jansen Park

• Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sundays and public holidays

The Bottom Line

Eighty jobs. Local suppliers. Food donations. Low prices. And a national rollout accelerating.

Walmart is hereand Boksburg is just the latest stop.

{Source: Citizen}

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