The nationwide search for the country’s very best boerewors is on and boerie enthusiasts who believe that their recipe has what it takes are invited to enter the annual Championship Boerewors competition by Friday, 21 June. Shoprite and Checkers are proud of the country’s boerewors tradition and celebrate it by annually looking for SA’s No.1 boerewors maker - someone with an exceptional recipe for traditional boerewors up their sleeves and the skills to make it from scratch. “Take the time … [Read more...] about Entries open for SA’s best boerewors recipe
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Donate to flood relief efforts at any Shoprite or Checkers store
The Shoprite Group has made its Shoprite and Checkers stores available to those South Africans wanting to reach out and help the people of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape following the recent devastating floods. Shoppers can contribute to flood relief efforts by adding R5 or more to their grocery bill at till points in these supermarkets. The donations will go into the Act for Change Fund, which was established in answer to the call by customers for a means to support communities in … [Read more...] about Donate to flood relief efforts at any Shoprite or Checkers store
Winter is coming and so is flu season
Sniffles, sore throats and throbbing headaches - winter is coming, and unfortunately, so is the flu season. The good news is that prevention is better than cure and MediRite pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, have stocked up on vaccines ahead of the flu season. Annual vaccinations can reduce your chances of getting the flu, or at least the severity of symptoms if you do catch it, so get yours now at any of the almost 150 … [Read more...] about Winter is coming and so is flu season
Shoprite bursaries available now
Shoprite is still accepting bursary applications for the 2019 academic year. Accounting (first and second year), Logistics, IT and Data Sciences as well as Retail Business Management students have a chance at being awarded a bursary of up to R70 000 from Africa’s biggest retailer by completing an online application. Last year some 286 students benefited from the Shoprite bursary programme, which translated to an investment in excess of R15 million. Each bursary comes with a work-back … [Read more...] about Shoprite bursaries available now
Shoprite fights high education costs with low-price uniforms and school fee competition
Shoprite is helping to ease the burden of rising education costs by offering its customers a basic school uniform for under R100 and giving more than 460 learners the opportunity to have their 2019 school fees paid for. For less than R100, customers are able to buy a basic school uniform consisting of a shirt, shorts/skirt, socks and a pair of shoes at selected stores. It is also offering learners who enter its Class of 2019 competition by 27 January the chance to be one of hundreds of … [Read more...] about Shoprite fights high education costs with low-price uniforms and school fee competition
Shoprite & Checkers again giving away 150 vehicles in SA’s biggest ‘win a car’ competition
Shoprite and Checkers are again giving away 150 brand new VW up! cars this festive season. Between Monday 5 November and Monday 24 December 2018, a minimum of three customers will win a car every day in South Africa’s biggest car giveaway. To enter, just spend R100 or more at any Shoprite, Checkers or Shoprite/Checkers LiquorShop store (excluding Usave and MediRite) or buy any of the over 50 participating brands. These products can be found in the clearly marked ‘Win a Car’ displays at the … [Read more...] about Shoprite & Checkers again giving away 150 vehicles in SA’s biggest ‘win a car’ competition
Female entrepreneur receives helping hand from Shoprite
Born as the daughter of a domestic worker and a bus driver, Zanele Diniso from New Brighton in Port Elizabeth has never been a stranger to hard work. In fact, her circumstances lead to her founding Periwinkle Home Executives, a company that trains and places domestic workers and babysitters, as well as offers office, residential and public space cleaning services. She is one of 36 small business owners who received a cash injection and marketing support valued at over R70 000 as part of … [Read more...] about Female entrepreneur receives helping hand from Shoprite
Young entrepreneur receives Shoprite funding to develop his business
Young entrepreneur Lazola Nxele from Kensington in Port Elizabeth started LBN Hygiene Solutions in 2012. Today the business not only creates 16 different cleaning detergents, but also offers all forms of personal protective equipment. He is one of 36 small business owners who received a cash injection and marketing support valued at over R70 000 as part of Shoprite’s Hustle competition. The competition was open to all small business owners with an annual turnover of less than R1 … [Read more...] about Young entrepreneur receives Shoprite funding to develop his business
Shoprite launches competition to boost small businesses
Small business owners with an annual turnover of less than R1 million are invited to enter the very first Shoprite Hustle competition before 22 September 2018. “We know a thing or two about the daily hustle of doing business. To ensure we keep Shoprite’s promise of everyday low prices, we constantly have to innovate,” explains Willie Peters, General Manager: Marketing at Shoprite. “That’s why we have endless respect for the thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators who work tirelessly to … [Read more...] about Shoprite launches competition to boost small businesses
Uitenhage in the news: Armed gang robs Shoprite
Armed gang robs Shoprite: According to police, five robbers ran into the Shoprite store at about 6.30pm on Tuesday and took the on-site security guard hostage. The centre is situated on the corner of Uitenhage Road and Makwenkwe Street, across the road from the KwaDwesi police station. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South Africa: Uitenhage Cluster Detectives Searching for Armed Robbers: Detectives from the Operational Command Centre in Uitenhage have launched a manhunt for two suspects who … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Armed gang robs Shoprite
Supporting CANSA is a piece of cake
Supporting the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) this June is a piece of cake, as Shoprite and Checkers will donate a portion of ALL cakes sold in their stores to CANSA. More than 100 000 South Africans are diagnosed with cancer every year, and the funds raised will be used to enhance the support programmes offered by CANSA’s Care Centres. Shoprite and Checkers have a longstanding relationship with CANSA and to date its annual in-store fundraising efforts have raised more than R7 … [Read more...] about Supporting CANSA is a piece of cake
Uitenhage in the news: Gang robs PE Shoprite store
Gang robs PE Shoprite store: The shopping centre is situated on the corner of Uitenhage Road and Makwenkwe Street, across the road from the KwaDwesi police station. Police spokesman Captain Andre Beetge said the robbers forced the security guard, along with the Shoprite store ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Stars strike gold again in women's league at Dower: This was a great team effort.” Stars are 12th on the log with seven points from seven games. Meanwhile, Uitenhage side Babes bagged … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Gang robs PE Shoprite store
MediRite Eastern Cape reaches out to organisations for older persons
Since February 2018, MediRite pharmacies located in Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, have been offering free wellness screenings to senior citizens aged 60 and older on the first Wednesday of every month. To create awareness around the free service, MediRite Bethelsdorp (located within Shoprite Bethelsdorp) recently visited Bethelsdorp Old Age Home. The check-ups done included blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) tests. To take … [Read more...] about MediRite Eastern Cape reaches out to organisations for older persons
Free health screening on World Health Day
Almost 150 MediRite pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, will be offering free wellness screenings on Saturday, 7 April 2018 in support of World Health Day. The check-ups will include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) tests. The World Health Organisation’s theme for World Health Day 2018 is to advance the health of all people - ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access essential quality … [Read more...] about Free health screening on World Health Day
Free blood pressure tests on Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day
High blood pressure or hypertension is often called the 'silent killer' because there are rarely any symptoms or obvious warning signs that blood pressure is high – the only way to tell whether you have high blood pressure is to have it tested. That is why more than 50% of people with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition. The good news is that MediRite Pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, will be offering free … [Read more...] about Free blood pressure tests on Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day
