What can pensioners in South Africa expect as part of the parks that comes with old age, where can they take advantage on their wrinkled skin?
Pensioners Discounts in South Africa – Updated September
Clicks – On Wednesdays, ClubCard members over 60 gain double points on their purchases.
Dis-Chem – For persons over 60, Dis-Chem offers the 60 Plus program.
On Wednesdays, you’ll get double points on anything you buy in the shop.
Every month, you are entitled to one free blood pressure check.
Get your Dis-Chem Benefit card, which includes the 60 Plusser program, online or in store.
Spec Savers – When you go for an eye exam and acquire prescription lenses, pensioners over 65 get a free picked frame worth R599 when you go for an eye test.
Torga Optical – Pensioners receive daily discount packages from Torga Optical.
AA – People over the age of 60 who like traveling can take advantage of special packages offered by the Automobile Association of South Africa.
This covers towing services and roadside assistance.
Tiger Wheel & Tyre – On Tuesdays, those over the age of 60 receive a discount on tyres and services.
Greyhound – Outside of peak seasons, anyone over the age of 60 can enjoy a 15% discount on bus tickets.
Only pre-purchased and standby tickets are eligible for this discount.
Greyhound agencies, their website, or their phone center are the only places where tickets may be purchased.
Intercape – bus fares for those over the age of 60 are discounted by 15%.
All you have to do is present your identification when purchasing the ticket.
Intercity Xpress – during peak seasons, pensioners with a valid pension card receive a 5% discount on bus tickets, while outside peak periods, they receive a 10% discount.
SANParks – For persons with a valid pension card, SANParks offers a 40% reduction on prices.
On Friday and Saturday nights, as well as during long weekends, this does not apply.
CapeNature – you can get a 30% discount on all self-care and camping facilities if you are a South African citizen who is 60 years old or older and has a valid ID.
Only if you order through the phone center will you receive the discount, senior discounts are not available to book online.
Tsogo Sun Hotels – for persons over the age of 60, they give a number of deals and discounts.
Subject to availability, you may receive a discount of up to 50% on the rate.
Kagga Kamma – this is 250 kilometers from Cape Town, and adults over the age of 60 receive a 45 percent discount on weekdays all year.
Ster Kinekor – every day, SK Club members over the age of 60 receive a 22 percent discount.
Table Mountain Cableway – People over the age of 60 are eligible for a discount on a round-trip ticket seven days a week.
There is also a special discount for retirees on meals, inquire about the special offer with a cashier.
Clicks – On Wednesdays, ClubCard members over 60 gain double points on their purchases.
Pick n Pay – people over the age of 60 gain double points on their Smart Shopper cards on Wednesdays.
Your points can subsequently be exchanged for cash, which you can use at Pick n Pay.
Spar – On Tuesdays, certain Spar stores give a 5% discount to retirees, however this does not apply to all Spar locations.
Check with your local Spar to see if they offer any discounts, or sign up for a Spar Rewards card to get access to further savings.
Game – at the customer services desk, request a Game Pensioners card.
On Wednesdays, persons over the age of 60 receive a 10% discount on some purchases.
Makro – On Tuesdays, those over the age of 60 may save up to 60% on everyday items.
This offers a 5% discount on most food items, including butchery, produce, and fruits and vegetables.
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