June is a month of milestones. bsmart marks its 70th AGM and gives members a first look at what’s coming – including a Chip and PIN card with digital payment and online shopping. See the competition with Tafelberg Furnishers where two members can win...
Winter is here. The kettle boils more often. The geyser runs longer. The heater you ignored for months is back in the corner burning through electricity again. Before you even notice it happening, the household starts spending more. That’s how winter works in South...
This month’s newsletter is all about stretching every rand a little further. We unpack the ripple effect of rising petrol prices on your grocery bill, and ask the big question: are no-name brands really cheaper, or do well-timed promotions on branded goods...
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...
