I did say it last week, and no sooner had I left the office than I went into Woolworths on my way home and there they were, Easter bunnies and eggs galore! It seems as soon as one celebration is only just over, we are rushing into the next.
Woolworths sale
A little bird told me the Woolworths Quality Sale starts on Tuesday, February 27. See you there!
Stretching your rands
Most of us are trying to live within a budget and with ever-increasing prices, not only in food but in everything else too, we need to shop wisely and try to save money where we can.
Last week I was asked to speak at the Seniors on the Go meeting, giving advice on where to find bargains and for pensioners, what days they can get discounts from certain shops.
TV licence
If you are over 70 years of age, you can apply for a rebate on your TV licence, which amounts to R180 a year. People under 70 who are eligible for a government pension or disability grant can also apply. Proof must be provided that no one younger than the stipulated age will be taking advantage of this benefit. To apply, phone the SABC head office on 011 3309 555.
Movies
At Ster-Kinekor, over-60s are offered a 50 per cent discount for all movies on weekdays and weekends, up to and including the 5.30pm shows. For more information, go to the Ster-Kinekor website – www.sterkinekor.co.za
Nu Metro also offers over-60s up to 50 per cent discount on movies, providing you bring along ID. This is not applicable to Wednesdays, as on this day everyone qualifies for a special rate. Check the website www.numetro.co.za
Game
Over-60s can qualify for a Senior Citizens’ Discount Card which can be used only on Wednesdays in all Game stores countrywide. The first R1 500 spent will qualify for a 10 per cent discount, though this does not apply to groceries, liquor, insurance products, cellphones, airtime or contracts. Apply in store with your ID and a photo (this can be taken for you in store). Application forms and details are on the Game website www.game.co.za
Checkers
Stores reduce some of their fresh food on sell-by date by 50 per cent, a huge saving.
Woolworths
Woolies reduces prices on some fresh meat products on sell-by date by 30 per cent. Keep a look out!
Pick n Pay
The managements of Pick n Pay hypermarkets, family markets and supermarkets are free to decide their own pensioner policies as regards discounts. Check your nearest branch for details or phone the customer care line on 0800 11 22 88 and ask what your Pick n Pay offers.
Clicks
If you are 60 years or older and a ClubCard member, you can opt for Clicks’ ClubCard Seniors programme and earn double points on the second Wednesday of the month on their exclusive Double Points Days. On these days, you get one additional ClubCard point for every point you earn.
Dion Wired stores
You’ll find a store in Mall of the South, and they offer senior citizens and pensioners over 60 a 10 per cent discount on Tuesdays. The purchase amount must not exceed R1 000 and excludes specials.
Torga Optical
They offer free eye testing and discounts on frames and lenses, nationally, to pensioners 60 and above. Phone the head office on 011 678 6556 or pop in to your local store for details.
Builders Warehouse
Every Wednesday you can get a 10 per cent pensioners’ discount if you are over 60.
Cut out the above information and keep it on your fridge, that way you won’t forget. If any of this information is incorrect, please don’t shoot me, I’m only the messenger!
That’s it for this week. Shop till you drop!
Julie
For free daily local news in the south, visit our sister newspapers Alberton Record, Comaro Chronicle, Southern Courier and Get it Joburg South Magazine.
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. You can also email our offices on cvdwalt@caxton.co.za, juliem@caxton.co.za or luckyt@caxton.co.za
Add us on WhatsApp today! Comaro Chronicle: 079 427 8074 and Southern Courier: 079 404 5789.
