August 11, 2026

Welcome to Grocery Insights

Every week, prices change — some things get cheaper, some get more expensive, and there’s always a handful of specials worth planning around. That’s what this column is for.

Each week we’ll cover:

  • Biggest savings available — the specials worth building a shopping trip around.
  • Category spotlight — which retailer has the strongest deals in a given category (dairy, meat, household, etc.) that week.
  • What’s getting more expensive — categories seeing real price increases, so you’re not caught off guard.
  • Promotions ending soon — deals worth using before they disappear.
  • A seasonal tip — timing and planning advice tied to the time of year.

We’re starting in Johannesburg and Sandton, covering Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Woolworths, Spar, Makro, and Food Lover’s Market — see our Data Transparency page for exactly how we collect and verify this data.

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