Stokvels

Always read the fine print

Paying attention to the terms and conditions of financial products is crucial for the success of your stokvel

Jan 2, 2020

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R44-billion is saved by 820 000 stokvels in South Africa each year, and more than 11-million South Africans are currently members of stokvels.

Win at bulk-buying

Make the planning process easier to ensure you get the best bulk deals - and savings too!

Dec 10, 2019

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Does the store offer a secure shopping environment with electronic funds transfer facilities which are safer than cash payments?

'Why we travelled with JB Train Tours'

Compliments and endorsements from happy customers

Sep 27, 2019

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A representative from JB Train Tours visited us in Soweto at one of our monthly Pensioner Group meetings and explained everything about the tour to us after listening to our travel needs.

Take your stokvel from savings to investment

Three ways to watch your money grow

Jul 31, 2019

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As a stokvel member, you want to ensure that you get the most out of your modern savings solution and that means needing to grow your money.

Travel FAQs

The top 7 questions first-time travellers ask, answered

Dec 17, 2019

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While many South Africans think they can’t afford to travel, the reality is different.

Banking options for your stokvel

Reap the rewards of being banked

Dec 12, 2019

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The benefits of banking include regular monthly statements which accurately reflect balances and interest earned.

It’s 'that' season for stokvels: bulk buying or payouts?

Palesa Lengolo, author of Stokvels, has the answers to your frequently asked questions

Dec 5, 2019

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Two-thirds of grocery stokvels make bulk purchases from various retailers and wholesalers once a year, over the last four months of the year.

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How to travel debt-free

Work, travel, save, repeat.

Sep 30, 2019

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In the same way that parents prioritise saving for their child’s education over an extended period, they can do the same for travel – and the earlier they start, the better.

Last minute tour specials for December 2019

Finalise your vacation with these specials from JB Train Tours

Sep 25, 2019

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Visit Robben Island, Table Mountain, Cape Point, the beaches, V&A Waterfront and much more.

Stokvel Community Indaba comes to Rustenburg this weekend

An afternoon filled with advice, knowledge, dance and recipes for stokvel groups

Aug 15, 2019

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Entrance to the Pick n Pay Stokvel Community Indaba is free and attendees are guaranteed lunch and competition giveaways. Stokvel groups are required to wear their uniforms.