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MORE THAN SHOPPING What unites these four stores is not only their location but their shared purpose. Whether they’ re preserving craftsmanship as legacy, channelling creativity into empowerment, celebrating African heritage or turning commerce into conservation, together they embody the Waterfront’ s Our Better Nature ethos – where business, community and environment work hand in hand to create meaningful impact.
So the next time you wander the Waterfront, remember you are not just shopping. You are stepping into Africa’ s story – one of heritage, empowerment and hope for a sustainable future.
This spirit lives within four unique retail spaces at the V & A, each one blending heritage, creativity and sustainability to create something extraordinary.
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INDABA CURIOS – A CELEBRATION OF COLOUR AND CULTURE
Stroll towards the Pierhead and you’ ll come across Indaba Curios, a bustling marketplace that feels like a festival. Jewellery, plush toys, drums, textiles and homeware fill the space with colour and rhythm, reflecting the pulse of Africa’ s many voices. From Ndebele beadwork to traditional instruments, Indaba is a joyful reminder of the continent’ s greatest strength – its diversity. It welcomes both locals and travellers, inviting everyone to take a piece of Africa’ s creative heartbeat home. This is a space designed for connection and celebration, where heritage is not only honoured, but joyously shared.
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TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM SHOP – SHOPPING THAT HELPS SAVE THE OCEANS
On the edge of the harbour, beside the Aquarium’ s glass walls, lies a store with a purpose as deep as the ocean itself. The Two Oceans Aquarium Shop tells a story of sustainability, conservation and social upliftment. Think Waddle On socks inspired by penguins, shopper bags crafted from recycled bottles, Relate beaded bracelets supporting township seniors, and ocean-friendly sunblock. Here, even a small purchase has ripple effects. A simple plush penguin or handcrafted bracelet becomes a lifeline, helping ensure the next generation inherits oceans alive with possibility.
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