Month-End Survival Guide: How Potchefstroom Shoppers Stretch Every Rand at DisMart
- Karen Scheepers
- May 30
- 2 min read
Pay-day might land on the 25th, but for most households the real contest starts a few days later, when the fridge is low, kids’ lunch boxes are emptier and the petrol-price alert has just pinged again. Over the past few months, one address keeps surfacing as the go-to for that big “fill-up” run: DisMart, Shop 6, Silva Centre (103 Nelson Mandela Ave.).
Why it matters
Sticker rewards that pay out quickly – Every R50 dropped at the till earns a trading-stamp sticker; 100 stickers convert into R250 worth of products. Regulars report finishing a booklet in as little as two month-end sweeps.
Seven-day shopping window – Doors open daily (Public Holidays included), so families can split their stock-up over two visits to suit cash-flow.
Real-time price boards – Specials are photographed and posted to the store’s Facebook page the moment new pallets hit the floor, meaning you can browse while queuing at school pick-up.
Stand-out deals on shelf this week
Pantry & Basics | Price | Notes |
Knorr cook-in sauces – Bobotie / Savoury Mince / Tomato Bredie (48 – 65 g) | R6.50 each | Just add meat & veg |
Donna Zeina pasta 500 g | R15.90 | Assorted shapes |
MF mixed veg / peas 400 g tins | R15.90 | In brine |
MF butter beans / chick peas / tomato-&-onion mix 400 g | R17.90 | Week-night protein hack |
Snacks & Treats | Price | Bundle |
Marco crème biscuits 3 pk | R29.90 | Choc-coated tea-time favourite |
Pringles mini cans 3 pk | R49.90 | Movie-night share size |
Henro shortbread / choc-chip / ginger cookies 160 – 185 g | R17.90 each |
Home & Cleaning | Price | Size |
All-Purpose Cream cleaner (3 scents) | R89.90 | 5 L |
Thick bleach (4 scents) | R79.90 | 5 L |
Wow automatic washing powder | R49.90 | 2 kg tub |
Quick route to "Free" groceries
Local bargain-bloggers suggest dividing your month-end trolley into two zones:
Core staples – pasta, tinned veg, bulk cleaners. These pile up stickers fast.
Sticker spoils – once your booklet hits 100, cash it in on premium coffee, snacks or back-to-school treats, items that usually blow the budget.
Before you go
Trading hours: Mon–Fri 8:30-17:00 | Sat 8:30-15:00 | Sun 9:00-13:00 | Public Holidays 8:30-14:00
WhatsApp / Call: 083 995 1784 (stock checks welcomed)
Follow: “DisMart Potchefstroom” on Facebook forudated specials
Month-end doesn’t have to feel like a financial cliff-edge. A well-timed spin through DisMart, armed with the latest Facebook flyer and a half-completed sticker booklet, might just keep both cupboards and wallets comfortably stocked until next pay day.
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