There’s no better way to celebrate summer than enjoying outdoor activities. With summer now in full swing, South Africans can look forward to warmer days and spending more time outdoors with friends and family.

In this spirit of summer, many South Africans will want to give their outdoor entertainment areas and braai stations a makeover since many days will be spent here in the weeks and months ahead. That means people will need to look for the best deals early, as items will sell out quickly.

No better deals can be found than in the online space, but that also means that hot online deals will sell out fast. So, what should you be stocking up on for the summer season? Take a look at this list of hot-ticket items South African sun worshippers and braai lovers should not be without this season.

The entertainer braai

No backyard is complete without the star of the show, the trusty braai. Be on the lookout for a steel beast that has everything you need and that can easily be rolled to where it is most convenient for the cook.

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Luxury patio furniture

An elegantly designed patio table and chairs or ultra-comfortable outdoor lounge suit are must-haves for whiling away summer days reading, watching sport or catching up with friends after months of not seeing each other.

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Outdoor Umbrella

The only shade that should be thrown at a festive garden gathering is by your glorious new outdoor umbrella. Look for a model that is adjustable and rotative with a  durable brolly to guard against those UV rays every time.

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A quality inflatable pool

Braais are not just for the adults, and in fact, no warm day is complete without the sound of children’s laughter. A perfect inflatable splash pool will give them hours of fun. Of course, the blow-up pool can also be used to keep drinks cool for large party events as well.

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Ice-cream maker

Rounding off a meal of braai broodjies, meat and pap with ice cream is about as South African as it gets. But why buy ice-cream tubs from the store when you can make your own? A fully automatic ice cream maker will give you delicious homemade ice cream in 60 minutes. It’s a worthy investment for summer for sure!

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Air fryer

Entertaining will be a big part of the days and nights that lie ahead, so why not invest in the joy of 0ne-touch cooking with a fancy new air fryer oven? All the cool kids are doing it! These clever devices work as a full oven multi-cooker that gives you all the crisp, juicy, delicious, healthier benefits of oil-free air frying and cooking.

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Portable blender

Spring and summer burst with fruity flavours, so take them with you wherever you go by investing in a portable blender. When fully charged, you’ll be ready to use the portable juice blender to make smoothies and cocktails whenever the mood strikes.

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Standing fan

Even the biggest sun babies need to cool down after a while. Investing in a good quality standing floor fan this summer is non-negotiable!

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Camping tent

It’s a go for exploring the country after so many months of harder lockdown. Invest in a good three- to four-person tent for the ultimate comfort when braving the great outdoors this summer. Or, simply put it up in your backyard for the kids to enjoy over the summer months!

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Sunscreen

Of course, you can’t forget about sunscreen! This summer, make sure you keep plenty of sunscreen on hand to protect yourself against those harmful UV rays.

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