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42 Discounts & Deals Just For South African Pensioners
17 April 2019 | 0 comments | Posted by Shamima Ahmed in Money Talks
With South Africa's economy constantly taking a knock it sometimes seems like there is not much hope for this country. The one thing that can create a more positive environment is for our people to stand together and have each other's backs. And this is exactly what this group of retailers and South African has done for elderly people of South Africa. Each of them is offering an awesome discount that will help pensioners stretch their budget, just a little further.
We did some digging, research and fact-checking and found quite a few businesses that offer pensioners discounts. From big and small household purchases, travelling and entertainment, there are dozens of ways for South Africa's 60+ crowd to save some money. Here's a list of what we found to be the most useful!
Disclaimer: All the below discounts have been fact-checked before publication. The below discounts are subject to change at the retailer's discretion. nichemarket can confirm that the info is correct at the time of publication, but businesses have the final say and therefore we cannot be held liable for any changes.
- Note: Updated 13 January 2020 - Added Garden Stuff Discount
6 General Household Discounts For Seniors
1. Builders Warehouse
Location: National
Pensioners receive 10% off all cash purchases every Wednesday. This excludes services and sale items. Customers must bring along their Id’s to qualify for purchases,
Visit their site: https://www.builders.co.za/pensioners-discount
2. Game Stores
Location: National
Apply for a Game Pensioners Card at the customer service desk in-store, to qualify for a 10% discount on purchases of up to R3000 on Wednesdays only!
Visit their site: https://www.game.co.za/game-za/en/special-discounts
3. Makro
Location: National
Pensioner’s Day takes place every Tuesday at all of our Makro branches nationwide and qualifies for up to 10% off on most general merchandise products (excluding Liquor, cellular products,
Visit their site: https://www.makro.co.za/
4. Pick 'n Pay
Location:
Pick
Visit their site: https://www.pnp.co.za/
5. Property Rates
Location: National
Most municipalities assist pensioners by grating them rebates for property rates. You have to apply for this at your local offices or online and can be granted a refund between 40% and 100% depending on your circumstances.
5. Gardenstuff
Location: Cape Town
GardenStuff' factory shop based in Cape Town offers pensioners discounts for over 60-year-olds every Friday with 10% off on all gardening products in stock. Check them out at - www.gardenstuff.co.za
7 Health & Personal Care Discounts For Seniors
1. Clicks
Location: National
Note: Updated 06 November 2019 - Seniors will earn double points every Wednesday of the month
Visit their site: https://clicks.co.za/clubCardPage
2. Dischem
Location: National
Dischem has a 60 Plus Programme for senior citizens over the age of 60. The benefits include Double points on all items purchased in-store every Wednesday, one free blood pressure test a month, discounts on selected salon treatments and invitations to exclusive 60 Plus tea parties.
Visit their site: https://www.dischem.co.za/60-plus-programme
3. Mowana Spa
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Mowana Spa offers a 10% to 20% Discounted Rate to Seniors on Mowana Spa Packages, Beauty@Mowana Treatments and Retail Products.
Visit their site: https://www.mowanaspa.co.za/seniors-discount.html
4. Royal Orchid Thai Spa
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Royal Orchid Thai Spa has a special for pensioners every Wednesday called "The Golden Years Discount." Their promo includes Specials on Pedi's, Mani's and facials.
Visit their site: https://royalorchidthaispa.co.za/pensioners-spa-discount-seniors-spa-deals/
5. Spec Savers
Location: National
Spec Savers have a pensioners package for over 65-year-olds. Get a free selected frame to the value of R599 when you purchase an eye test and prescription lenses.
Visit their site: https://www.specsavers.co.za/offer/pensioners-package-1
6. Torga Optical
Location: National
Pensioners get discounts on Pensioners Packages every day at Torga Optical. Packages start from R1200 and include an eye test, frame, lenses and Torga's scratch protection guarantee.
Visit their site: https://www.torgaoptical.co.za/pensioners-promotions-2
7. Weighless
Location: National
Visit their site: https://www.weighless.co.za/
13 Travel & Transport Discounts For Seniors
1. AA
Location: National
The AA offer over 60s a special membership package at a discounted rate. The AA 60 + Advantage roadside cover includes everything you need for any eventuality.
Visit their site: https://www.aa.co.za/products/membership/aa-60-advantage
2. CapeNature
Location: Western Cape
If you’re a South African resident in possession of a valid ID, and you’re 60 or older, you qualify for CapeNature’s senior citizen discount of 30% off all self-catering and camping facilities.
Visit their site: https://www.capenature.co.za/senior-citizen-discount/
3. Golden Arrow
Location: Cape
Golden Arrow Buses have a discounted pensioner’s
Visit their site: https://www.gabs.co.za/smart-card-faq-s/
4. Greyhound
Location: National
South Africans 60 years and older get 15% discount on their tickets during off-peak periods.
5. Intercape
Location: National
Intercape offers Senior Citizens over 60 a 15% discount on tickets. Pensioners must produce their ID showing your birth date when purchasing.
Visit their site: https://www.intercape.co.za/online-bus-tickets/loyalty-discounts/
6. Intercity Xpress
Location: National
Intercity offers a 5% discount on tickets to pensioners; produce your pensioners' card or ID with purchase.
Visit their site: http://www.intercityxpress.co.za/specials/discounts/
7. Mango Airlines
Location: National
Mango’s senior citizen campaign offer over 60 Guests the opportunity to save 10% off select Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday flights when booking through the call centre or via our website.
Visit their site: https://www.flymango.com/en/guest-info/mango-guests/elderly-guests
8. Metrobus
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Pensioners use a black Metrobus tag, which is valid for a year. They receive a 50 per cent discount on their bus trips. The minimum amount on the stored value tag is R50, and the maximum is R500.00.
Visit their site: http://www.mbus.co.za/index.php/risk-management-88/daily-scheduled-public-transport-service/tags-and-smart-card
9. SANParks
Location: National
SANPARKS give all permanent Residents of South Africa over the age of 60 discounted tariff rates. However, this does not apply on Friday and Saturday nights, nor any long weekends.
Visit their site: https://www.sanparks.org/tourism/tariffs/pensioners_discount.php
10. Shosholoza Meyl
Location: National
Senior Citizens of 60 years and older are entitled to a discount during off-peak periods when they travel in Tourist Class (not applicable to Economy Class) on Shosholoza Meyl. Senior Citizens should produce their identity documents when buying a ticket.
Visit their site: http://www.shosholozameyl.co.za/general-info.html
11. The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre offer Pensioners a 10% discount on accommodation units and a 50% discount on camping sites.
Visit their site: https://www.thewillowspe.co.za/discounts/
12. Tiger Wheel & Tyre
Location: National
Tiger Wheel & Tyre run a Pensioner Specials every Tuesday. Enquire with your local branch about in-store discounts on tyres / selected products and services for customers over 60 years old.
Visit their site: https://www.twt.co.za/pensioner-specials-tuesday
13. Tsogo Sun Hotels (Deal No Longer Applicable)
Location: National
Tsogo Sun hotels offer and significant savings for over 60s. Enjoy a saving of 50% off the best available rate of the day, subject to availability.
Visit their site: https://www.tsogosun.com/m/offers/seniors-offers
12 Entertainment Discounts For Seniors
1. Cape Point
Location: Cape
Cape Point offers seniors a discounted entrance fee into the reserve of R65. This also includes a return funicular ride to the old lighthouse.
Visit their site: http://capepoint.co.za/enjoy-cape-point-for-less/
2. Cape Wheel
Location: Cape
The Cape Wheel, located at the V&A Waterfront, offers pensioners a discounted rate on tickets Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Pensioners pay only R75 from 10 am until 6 pm (weather permitting).
Visit their site: https://capewheel.co.za/whats-on/
3. City Sightseeing Cape Town
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
South African pensioners can get a 50% discount on our Classic ticket on Tuesdays and Fridays, which means you'll pay R100 for a ticket that usually costs R200. The offer is also valid if a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Friday. Pensioners also get
Visit their site: https://www.citysightseeing.co.za/destinations/cape-town/pages/cape-town-specials
4. City Sightseeing Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
South African pensioners qualify for a 50% discount on all 1-day tickets (valid for both the Green Tour and City Tour) from Monday to Friday, including public holidays. This means you'll pay R110 for a ticket that usually costs R220. Bring your South African barcoded ID along to qualify.
Visit their site: https://www.citysightseeing.co.za/pages/joburg-specials
5. Cradle of Humankind
Location: Magaliesburg,
Pensioners qualify for a discounted ticket when visiting the Cradle of Humankind. Seniors only pay R65 for access to both Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves (on presentation of a valid ID).
Visit their site: https://www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/admission
6. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Free entry into the garden for senior citizens every Tuesday. Not Valid on Public Holidays.
Visit their site: https://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenboch/visitor-information/information/
7. Nu Metro
Location: National
Nu Metro Cinemas also offer pensioner discounts on every day of the week except for Wednesdays, as Wowza Wednesday Special applies which costs even less than senior prices. Over 60s qualify for the following discounts: 2D Movies R60, 3D Movies R80, Xtreme Movies R85. Gauteng Only: Nu Metro also offers pensioners discount at their full Scene VIP cinemas in Gauteng, namely Bedford Centre, Hyde Park corner, Parkview and Woodlands. Here seniors can expect to pay R85 and R100 for 2D and 3D movies respectively.
Visit their site: https://numetro.co.za/
8. Ster Kinekor
Location: National
Join the SK Club and over 60’s can enjoy 25% off Movie Tickets every day.
Visit their site: https://www.sterkinekor.com/club-loyalty/SK_Club
9. Table Mountain Cableway
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Enjoy the scenic views from table mountain with discounted rates for Over 60's seven days a week! Bring along your ID and pay only R50 a one-way ticket or R100 for a return trip. Table Mountain Café also special discounted meals for pensioners.
Visit their site: https://www.tablemountain.net/content/page/seniors-students
10. The Banyard Theatre
Location: Cape
The Banyard Theatre Johannesburg offer half-price shows to over 60's every Sunday afternoon at Cresta, Emperors Palace, Silverstar & Gold Reef City theatres. The Cape Town theatre provides the same discount for their Wednesday shows.
Visit their site: https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/specials.aspx
11. Two oceans Aquarium
Location: Cape
Take along your South African pensioner card to the Two
Visit their site: https://www.aquarium.co.za/content/page/special-offers
12. World of Birds
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
WOB offers a 62% discount on entry fees for pensioners. Regular Adult entries cost R120, Pensioners with a valid card pay only R75.
Visit their site: http://www.worldofbirds.org.za/
1 Finance & Legal Discount For Seniors
Van Heerden – Locke Attorneys
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Van Heerden – Locke Attorneys, offer a discount on standard tariffs to pensioners provided that they meet the requirements. Have a look to see if you qualify.
Visit their site: http://vhlattorneys.co.za/pensioners-discount/
3 Food & Dining Discounts For Seniors
1. Doppio Zero
Location:
Doppio Zero gives a 10% discount to pensioners every Wednesday from
Visit their site: https://www.doppio.co.za/pensionersdiscount/
2. High Stakes Restaurant
Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
All pensioners enjoy a
Visit their site: https://www.emeraldcasino.co.za/restaurants-and-bars/special-offers/15-pensioners-discount
3. Montagu Fruit and Nuts
Location: National
Participating Montagu stores nationwide offer a 5 to 10% discount to senior customers. Have a look at the link to see if your local store has any offers.
Visit their site: https://montagudriedfruitnuts.co.za/pensioners-discounts-selected-montagu-stores/
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