Men are probably the most difficult people to buy gifts for. They always say they don’t need, or want anything, and we just feel really bad when we give them socks, T-shirts and a shower hamper every year.
This year you can surprise your partner with one of these great gift ideas they’ll love.
110-piece toolset in case, R1 599
Available from Leroy Merlin
The compartments in this case makes it super easy to find the right tool. If Dad loves fixing things around the house, he’ll love this gift.
Megamaster Sizzler 320, R2 999 (plus R200 delivery fee)
Available from Takealot.com
If Dad loves grilling a steak, he’ll definitely love this gas braai. He can braai every night if he feels like it.
Vellie Shoes, R360
Available from diewindpompie.com
Just imagine how super cool he will look at your next braai rocking his vellies!
Tonglite Champ Braai Tongs, R295
Available from mantality.co.za
If you or the kids always have to shine a light when Dad’s braaiing your meat, this is the perfect solutions and a much-needed gift he’ll appreciate.
N-Rit BBQ Gloves, R199
Available from Cape Union Mart
Is Dad forever burning his fingers when he’s braaiing? These thick, heat-resistant gloves will make sure that never happens again.
Kaliber Biltong Folding Knife, R250
Available from Cape Union Mart
Just remember to buy a huge piece of biltong and this will be every Dad’s dream gift.
Kraken Black Spiced Rum, R349.99
Available at Checkers Liquorshop, Makro, PnP Liquor and all good bottle stores
Distilled in the Caribbean from naturally sweet molasses, the Kraken Black Spiced is then blended with secret spices, notes of vanilla, cinnamon, citrus, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, peppercorn, and also danger, lots and lots of danger.
Bloedlemoen Gin, R399.99
Available at Makro, Checkers Liquorshop and all good bottle stores
Bloedlemoen is a contemporary London Dry-style gin and it’s also the first Blood Orange Gin in the world, made using locally-sourced fruit. If Dad is a gin drinker, he’ll love this – especially if you add a slice of grapefruit to it.
Thule Subterra Powershuttle, R799
Available from Sportsmans Warehouse
This compact travel case also allows you to charge your phone, while keeping it accessible in the exterior pocket, with the convenient cord pass-through. This is a great gift for dads who travel a lot.
Malkin L120 Flashlight, R399
Available from Cape Union Mart
A man always needs a flash light – especially if Eskom decided to bring loadshedding back or when the power trips and Dad needs to go investigate.
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