Basketball & volleyball

Basketball and volleyball equipment in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

A basketball or volleyball in South Africa usually costs between R 149 and R 1,649, and a full team kit between R 1,050 and R 6,900. Prices change with the brand, the size and whether a kit or a hoop set is included. The fastest way to get current offers for your exact item is a request on BlaBlaPrice, which is free for buyers.

Local rules and what to check

South African manufacturers' warranty pages refer to the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), and at least one says the CPA does not apply to its international warranty. Before you buy, read which warranty covers the item you choose, and keep the receipt. For fixed hoops and nets, municipal sports norms point to the national building regulations, so ask the seller what the installation includes and whether the posts are rated for outdoor use.

Why November is a busy month

Outdoor play peaks in summer, which runs from December to February in South Africa, and is quietest in winter, from June to August. November is the month when that summer demand starts, so a purchase made now is ready before the busiest weeks. Nets, hoops and balls left outside through a hot summer wear faster than indoor kit, so check whether an item is sold for outdoor use.

How it is bought here

Prices are quoted in rand, and sizes follow metric units: hoop and net heights are in metres, and a team kit is sized by adult or youth size. Deliveries go between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha, but the cost of a parcel to another city is not always in the listing, so ask for it. Check whether the price includes delivery before you compare two offers.

What to write in your request

Name the item (a basketball, a volleyball or a set), how many you need and the size or age group. Say where you will play, whether it is a school hall, a club court or a garden, and add the brand and model if you have them. State new or used, your budget in rand and the city the item must reach, such as Pretoria or Gqeberha, so that each offer includes the right delivery.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer: price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange contacts. You can also send the request link to local sellers you already know. Create a request on the home page, or look at racket sports if you also need rackets for a court.