Cape Town, 25 September 2025.  Food is synonymous with South African hospitality associated with welcome, warmth, and connection. At the heart of this is the braai, a deeply ingrained cultural ritual that goes far beyond cooking over coals. A braai is one of the most powerful symbols of South Africa’s national identity and Pick n Pay has kicked off the Summer season with the launch of its “Shisa Summer” campaign with its digital-first braai content series, fronted by beloved South African comedian Alfred Adriaan. Blending humour, authenticity and the shared traditions of braai culture, the campaign offers audiences a fresh,
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Swellendam, 23 September 2025. More than 5 000 learners from 15 schools across Swellendam became recycling champions during this year’s Polyco Schools Recycling Competition, hosted in celebration of National Recycling Week (15–19 September). The initiative, led by the Swellendam Municipality in partnership with corporate sponsors, set out to inspire learners to embrace recycling, introduce the role of buy-back centres, and address the root causes of litter and illegal dumping. The competition highlighted the importance of turning waste into value. Throughout the week, schools collected and sorted recyclable materials, with results calculated based on the total weight of recyclables collected divided
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In honour of Heritage month, the limited-edition fashion range weaves together memories and modern craftmanship  Cape Town, 1 September 2025: In September, South Africa celebrates its rich tapestry of cultural traditions as part of Heritage Month. As a celebration of fashion’s prominent role in our country’s heritage, PnP Clothing is launching the second 2025 Futurewear clothing range on 1 September. In partnership with Alizwa Ngesipho Sibawu, founder of fashion brand Alizwa Wakwa Sibawu, this limited-edition collection is a tribute to shared heritages and the free spirit of African summers. South African garments are deeply connected and inspired by the heritage
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Springfield Farms in Limpopo is helping feed South Africa’s avo obsession – one sustainable harvest at a time Avocado season has been in full swing since March, and South Africans are scooping up the country’s favourite fruit in record volumes. With creamy texture, great health credentials, and versatile uses, it’s easy to understand the obsession. According to the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA), the country produces around 155,000 metric tonnes of avocados annually, and volumes continue to grow. Nearly 50% of this is exported primarily to the UK and EU, and the remainder meets the ever-growing demand from a South African population
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28 August 2025, Cape Town – South African consumers are becoming more deal-driven, especially as household budgets are stretched. According to an industry report from McKinsey & Company titled Consumers: Spending more to buy less, many consumers delay purchases until items go on sale as part of their cost-saving strategies. This is the same for loyalty rewards and promotional campaigns. In this climate of price sensitivity and reward-seeking behaviour, Pick n Pay Hypermarket’s Hypermania has struck a chord with shoppers, and with the campaign now past its halfway mark, the momentum continues to build. With thousands of customers walking away with prizes, and more
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28 August 2025, Cape Town – South African consumers are becoming more deal-driven, especially as household budgets are stretched. According to an industry report from McKinsey & Company titled Consumers: Spending more to buy less, many consumers delay purchases until items go on sale as part of their cost-saving strategies. This is the same for loyalty rewards and promotional campaigns. In this climate of price sensitivity and reward-seeking behaviour, Pick n Pay Hypermarket’s Hypermania has struck a chord with shoppers, and with the campaign now past its halfway mark, the momentum continues to build. With thousands of customers walking away with prizes, and more
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Annual SMME Supplier Conference Spotlights Small Business Growth, Innovation, and Stronger Partnerships Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 August 2025. Pick n Pay’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme has delivered 44% year-on-year sales growth for its SMME partners, underscoring the strong economic impact of small business integration within its supply chain. The initiative, which has grown to include 146 locally sourced suppliers with an average of 10 new SMMEs onboarded annually, is directly contributing to job creation and expanding consumer choice with innovative, high-quality local products. At its annual SMME Supplier Conference, Pick n Pay executives emphasised that small business development
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21 August 2025, Cape Town. As South African households continue to face rising living costs and make more intentional spending choices, retailers are urged to deliver meaningful value. Pick n Pay’s Price Palooza campaign supports this notion, reinforcing how loyalty programmes are helping customers stretch their budgets through discounts, rewards, and a little excitement at the till.  The campaign aligns with recent data showing growing consumer reliance on value-driven solutions. According to the latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index, sentiment has climbed from a near two-year low of -20 to -10 in Q2 2025. Yet, the economic reality remains tough. In response, more
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Pick n Pay’s extended retail banking solution is available at over 1 400 stores nationwide and one of the most cost-effective in the country 12 August 2025: From FNB to Absa, TymeBank to Standard Bank, and now Capitec, Pick n Pay continues to unite South Africa’s leading banks under one roof, giving customers unmatched convenience when managing their money while they shop. With the addition of Capitec cash deposits at Pick n Pay tills, now empowers all banked customers to deposit cash, withdraw funds, and transfer money instantly at the checkout, making Pick n Pay the most accessible banking point in
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Corporate transition means better stores, better service, and more local impact Gaborone, Botswana, 06 August 2025: Pick n Pay Botswana is excited to announce that the all of its stores are now under full corporate ownership, signalling its commitment to delivering an improved shopping experience for customers. From a previous franchise-based model, 13 Pick n Pay stores in Botswana are now fully owned and operated by the Pick n Pay Group. This transition from franchise to corporate stores means Pick n Pay can directly invest in its stores, ensuring that every customer enjoys the facilities, improved service, and a broader,
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