NearMe lists 278 tailors and alteration shops across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (103), Western Cape (62) and KwaZulu-Natal (47). 97% of these entries include a phone number and 53% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.

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Showing 20 of 278 places we have on record in South Africa.

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 We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.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 tailors and alteration shops we hold are spread across 106 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (25), Johannesburg (18), Durban (16), Tshwane (15), Randburg (11) and Bloemfontein (10).

Tailors and alteration shops by province

How the 278 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:

ProvinceListingsTowns and suburbs with the most
Gauteng103Johannesburg (18), Tshwane (15) and Randburg (11)
Western Cape62Cape Town (24), Somerset West (6) and Blouberg (4)
KwaZulu-Natal47Durban (16), Pietermaritzburg (5) and Pinetown (3)
Eastern Cape18Gqeberha (9), East London (3) and Jeffreys Bay (1)
Free State13Bloemfontein (10), Bothaville (1) and Welkom (1)
Mpumalanga11Secunda (4), Embalenhle (1) and Standerton (1)
North West10Rustenburg (3), Potchefstroom (2) and Brits (2)
Limpopo5Lephalale (1), Bela-Bela (1) and Mokopane (1)
Northern Cape3Kimberley (3)

6 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.

What to check before choosing

Contact details and directions

Of the 278 entries, 97% list a phone number, 53% a website and 98% 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many tailors and alteration shops does NearMe list?

We have 278 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (103).

Which towns have the most tailors and alteration shops?

In our listings, Cape Town (25), Johannesburg (18) and Durban (16) have the most entries.

How many tailors and alteration shops are there in Gauteng?

We have 103 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (18), Tshwane (15) and Randburg (11).

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.