Winter in South Africa means hearty meals, cozy evenings, and - thanks to these July promotions - excellent savings. The RCS Shopping Network is flush with deals that keep your wallet warm. Here’s the lowdown on what’s hot (and affordable) right now.
Makro: Tech, Homeware & Everyday Essentials
Makro’s digital catalogues (valid until 16 July 2025) feature value-packed winter essentials such as:
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Nescafé Gold Frothy Instant Coffee: R104.95 – the ideal winter sip to warm your bones.
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Twinsaver Mighty Big Roller Towel: R54.95 – clean up those spills.
Additionally, Makro runs an Eiger Home & Appliance promotion (until 20 July 2025):
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Eiger Air Fryer: R749
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Eiger Electric Kettle & Toaster (R699 each).
These appliances will help you whip up winter meals quickly and easily.
Game: “Defrost the Cost” & “More 4 Less” Savings
Game’s “Defrost the Cost” campaign runs until 21 July, offering deep discounts on everyday goods.
Meanwhile, the broader “More 4 Less” sale (valid until 31 July) spans toys, homeware, and pantry staples.
Find kitchen appliances, electronic accessories, and food bundles at lower-than-usual prices.
Checkers: Monthly Winter Essentials
Checkers has some incredible deals for those winter feasts! Check out the low prices on soups, frozen seafood , delicious sauces, pasta – and if you’re brave enough, ice-cream!
You could also head to the store directory and leaflets page on the Checkers website to find current deals at stores near you.
Pick n Pay: Winter Staples You’ll Love
Pick n Pay has also frozen the prices on a number of winter meal deals. Check out massive savings, such as beef stir fry strips being discounted to R119.99/kg – a massive R30 off per kilogram!
Check out the full list of winter meal deals here to find products such as pasta, frozen vegetables, soups, casseroles, rusks and more.
Shoprite: A Sweet Treat
Winter seems to have a significant impact on most people’s hunger, and often it’s the sweet tooth that can be most demanding. Luckily, Shoprite has you covered with the Sweets Festival promo.
Get the Regal Royal selection for just R69.99 (save R10), or two slabs of glorious Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate for just R34 (save R14). There’s further deals on various chips, marshmallows (a perfect partner to your hot chocolate), and an array of baking supplies.
Babies R Us
If you’re family has welcomed a new bundle of joy to your family this winter, then you don’t want to miss out on the Babies R Us Birthyay deals, running until 3 August 2025.
You’ll find amazing discounts on everything from car seats to cots, toys and a whole lot more. Check out all of the deals in the specials in the Birthday section on the Babies R Us website now.
Maximize Your Winter Savings with the RCS Store Card
Your RCS Store Card pairs perfectly with these deals — offering you the chance to fill your pantry for the hibernation period, while paying off your purchases over the next few months.
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Stretch your budget: Buy bulk groceries and winter appliances now without having to disrupt your monthly cashflow.
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Snap up limited-time offers: Don’t miss Game’s “Defrost the Cost” specials or Makro’s Eiger promotion – you can get the goods now and pay it back at an affordable rate.
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Track it easily: Use the RCS App to view your balance and instalments, ensuring that you can check off your winter wish list without having any surprise costs down the line.
July 2025’s winter deals from the retailers lists above are just some of the deals available through the RCS Shopping Network, so make sure you shop around to find the best deals for your household. With RCS Store Card on your side, you can spread out costs without freezing your finances, so warm up to smart shopping - stack deals, use flexible payments, and enjoy a comfortable winter without the frostbite in your wallet.
If you don’t own an RCS Store Card, check out the array of benefits on the RCS website now. You can apply for your RCS Store Card online in minutes, with provisional approval in minutes. Not only can you use your RCS Store Card in over 30 000 stores around the country, various retailers also allow you to use it as a payment method online for the ultimate in shopping convenience.
