Tablet Black Friday Deals in South Africa: iPad, Huawei and Samsung and When to Buy

Quick answer: Takealot says last year's top products by value included the Apple iPad and a Huawei tablet, and by volume the Huawei MatePad, and it is running Black Friday deals from 26 October to 23 November 2026 with the main day on 27 November and Cyber Monday on 30 November. We found no current tablet price lists for Takealot or Incredible Connection; Samsung's 2023 offer for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Wi-Fi at R9,999 is too old to use as a current price. One guide advises that iPad and Galaxy Tab deals are often as good or better in the January back-to-school period, so you may not need to rush.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Hypertext (October 2026, citing Takealot data), MyBroadband coverage of Takealot's Black November and Amazon South Africa's early sale, Samsung South Africa's newsroom (2023 and later offers) and Cataloguespecials' Incredible Connection page. We found no Lenovo tablet data. We do not give current prices.

What the data says

Question	Answer from sources
Top products by value, last year (Takealot)	Samsung 65 inch Smart TV, PlayStation 5, Samsung 65 and 75 inch Smart TVs, Apple iPad, Huawei tablet, ASUS ExpertBook, Hisense 65 inch Smart TVs
Top products by volume, last year	Baby Soft toilet paper, air fryers, Huawei MatePad, Klipdrift brandy, walking pad, AirPods, Samsung 65 inch Smart TV
Takealot 2026 timing	Black Friday deals from 26 October to 23 November; main day 27 November; Cyber Monday 30 November
Incredible Connection	Tipped to run Tech Friday and Black November deals with early online access and trade-in boosters; a current sale was listed from 7 October to 2 November
Samsung history	2023: Galaxy Tab S9 FE Wi-Fi at R9,999, a R1,000 saving; not a current price

Which tablet suits you?

Use	Look for	Notes
Reading, video and browsing	10 to 11 inch screen, good battery, 64 to 128 GB storage	An entry-level Android tablet is enough
School and study	Keyboard and stylus support, stable updates	iPad or Galaxy Tab class
Drawing and notes	Pencil support, responsive screen	Pen costs extra
Children	Durable case, parental controls	Cheaper model plus a rugged case
Work on the go	Cellular option, strong chip, keyboard	Consider a laptop instead

Timing: Black Friday or January?

One guide notes that iPad and Galaxy Tab deals are often as good or better in the January back-to-school period. That makes sense because retailers compete for school and university buyers in January. If you need the tablet before then, Black Friday is fine, but only buy if the price is clearly below what you tracked in October. If the Takealot offers are not quite what you need, it is worth comparing them with the latest KIT KAT Cash & Carry catalogue and the current Makro catalogue before you decide.

1. Record the price of two or three candidate models now.
2. Check the model year; an older generation can be a better value.
3. On the sale day, compare the price with your record, with accessories included.
4. If the saving is small, wait for January.

The total cost of ownership

The numbers are invented to show the method. A tablet at R6,999 plus a cover (R350), a screen protector (R150) and a keyboard (R900) costs R8,399. A rival tablet at R7,499 with a free cover and keyboard bundle could be cheaper overall.

Option (invented numbers)	Tablet	Accessories	Total
Tablet A alone, add accessories	R6,999	R1,400	R8,399
Tablet B bundle	R7,499	Included	R7,499
Older-generation Tablet A	R5,799	R1,400	R7,199

Scam warning

Capitec has warned that criminals may pretend to be Takealot, Game or Incredible Connection to lure shoppers to fake sites. Type the address yourself, avoid links in messages, and use a card with fraud protection. Do not pay by EFT to unknown sellers.

Your rights

The Consumer Protection Act gives you the right to goods of good quality and generally six months to return defective goods. Online buyers have a seven-day cooling-off period under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act. Keep your invoice, serial number and screenshots of the advertised price.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Month-long Takealot deals and weekly drops give time to compare.
• Popular models get discounted and bundled.

Cons

• January deals can be as good.
• Fake-discount and scam risks.
• No verified current tablet prices in our sources.

Frequently asked questions

Which tablets sold best on Takealot last Black Friday?

The Apple iPad and a Huawei tablet by value, and the Huawei MatePad by volume.

When are Takealot's 2026 deals?

26 October to 23 November, with the main sale on 27 November.

Should I wait until January?

If you do not need it sooner, yes, since back-to-school deals can be as good.

Are Samsung's 2023 prices valid?

No. They are history.

Sources

• Hypertext (October 2026): what South Africans are expected to buy this Black Friday
• MyBroadband: Takealot Black November; Amazon South Africa early Black Friday sale
• Samsung South Africa newsroom: Black Friday offers on smartphones, tablets and wearables
• Cataloguespecials: Incredible Connection Black Friday and catalogue pages