NearMe lists 768 bookstores across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (280), Western Cape (184) and KwaZulu-Natal (81). 93% of these entries include a phone number and 77% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 768 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Reader's WarehouseShop 14, Life Style Centre Cnr Beyers Naude Drive and, 2194 Ysterhout Dr, Randburg, Gauteng+27 71 549 7350 / Website / Directions
- PNAShop 7 Tzaneen Lifestyle Centre, Voortrekker Rd, Blouberg, Western Cape+27 15 307 2049 / Website / Directions
- Ike's Books & Collectables48A Florida Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 303 9214 / Website / Directions
- Exclusive BooksSmith Rd, Germiston, Gauteng+27 11 616 1183 / Website / Directions
- The Book LoungeCnr Buitenkant &, 71 Roeland St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 462 2425 / Website / Directions
- PNA - Colour your WorldShop G011-G011A, Fourways Mall, 11 Ruby CI Road, Sandton, Gauteng+27 10 015 5096 / Website / Directions
- Clarkes Bookshop199 Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 423 5739 / Website / Directions
- Exclusive Books Brooklyn338 Bronkhorst St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 346 5864 / Website / Directions
- Exclusive Books Cavendish12 Cavendish St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 674 3030 / Website / Directions
- Readers WarehouseShop 1,1st Floor, Lifestyle On Kloof, 50 Kloof St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 426 5119 / Website / Directions
- Exclusive Books CenturionShop 118, Heuwel Rd, Centurion, Gauteng+27 12 663 3204 / Website / Directions
- Bargain Books MidlandsShop 29, Liberty Midlands Mall, 50 Sanctuary Rd, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal+27 33 342 4022 / Website / Directions
- Redding Christian BookstoreShop 100, Entrance 1, Langeberg Mall Depot Rd, 2 Voorbaai Cres, Mossel Bay, Western Cape+27 44 695 4353 / Website / Directions
- Bargain Books MakhandaShop 140, Pepper Grove Mall, 22 African St, Makhanda, Eastern Cape+27 46 622 2411 / Website / Directions
- B. T. Books Middelburgc/o Cowen Ntuli, Wes St, Middelburg, Mpumalanga+27 13 244 1214 / Website / Directions
- Exclusive Books Constantia5 Spaanschemat River Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 794 7800 / Website / Directions
- Readers Clearance WarehouseUnit D1, Diep River Industrial Park, Princessvlei Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 705 6812 / Website / Directions
- Bargain Books HighveldShop 245, Highveld Mall, Mandela St, eMalahleni, Mpumalanga+27 13 697 0171 / Website / Directions
- Van Schaik Bookstore1141 Burnett Street Ground Floor Fortis Hotel Building, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 76 783 5598 / Website / Directions
- CUM BooksShop U42B, Mimosa Mall (Near Entrance 5, 131 Kellner St, Bloemfontein, Free State+27 51 444 6251 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The bookstores we hold are spread across 194 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (56), Johannesburg (53), Tshwane (49), Durban (26), Randburg (25) and Gqeberha (20).
Bookstores by province
How the 768 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 280 | Johannesburg (53), Tshwane (49) and Randburg (25) |
| Western Cape | 184 | Cape Town (53), Stellenbosch (8) and Bellville (8) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 81 | Durban (26), Pietermaritzburg (10) and Umhlanga (5) |
| Eastern Cape | 62 | Gqeberha (20), East London (17) and Jeffreys Bay (3) |
| Mpumalanga | 26 | Middelburg (5), eMalahleni (4) and Mbombela (4) |
| North West | 21 | Rustenburg (7), Potchefstroom (4) and Hartbeespoort (3) |
| Limpopo | 21 | Polokwane (7), Groblersdal (3) and Tzaneen (3) |
| Free State | 18 | Bloemfontein (11), Kroonstad (2) and Bethlehem (2) |
| Northern Cape | 14 | Kimberley (7), Kuruman (3) and Upington (2) |
61 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
Chains and independents
Of the 768 bookstores we hold, 247 (32%) carry a chain or brand name in our source. The most common are Bargain Books SA (83), PNA – Colour your World (44), CUM Books (41), Exclusive Books Botswana (30) and CNA (14). The other 68% are independent businesses or entries without a brand tag. Brand tags come from the open dataset and are not always complete, so a branch of a chain can appear without one.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 768 entries, 93% list a phone number, 77% a website and 94% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many bookstores does NearMe list?
We have 768 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (280).
Which towns have the most bookstores?
In our listings, Cape Town (56), Johannesburg (53) and Tshwane (49) have the most entries.
How many bookstores are there in Gauteng?
We have 280 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (53), Tshwane (49) and Randburg (25).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.