South Africa’s fuel price increased again in April 2026. If you filled up recently, you felt it straight away. Petrol 93 went up by more than R5 a litre. Petrol 95 followed close behind. Diesel increases added more pressure, and early signs already point to...
This month’s newsletter focuses on the everyday shopping habits that help members move closer to a Better Price. From the familiar tradition of browsing catalogues to smarter ways of planning your grocery spend, we explore how small changes can make a real difference...
When did shopping become this strategic? A quick trip to the shop once meant picking up a few items and heading to the till. Today, things look a little different. South African households have become sharper. More deliberate. More aware of where every rand goes. You...
This month’s newsletter looks back at the heritage of bsmart while focusing on the future for members. CEO Monty Stephenson reflects on the business’s journey from Cape Consumers to today’s bsmart community, highlighting the loyalty of members who have been part of...
How to stretch your budget, stack your savings, and still get what you need Let’s face it. Life’s gotten more expensive over the last few years. Whenever we see news headlines saying, “Petrol price relief for SA motorists”, we get excited, but essentials like...
