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7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- IOL News
South Africa's loyalty pioneer, Pick n Pay Smart Shopper, continues to lead the way
Unlock a world of savings with Pick n Pay's Smart Shopper rewards programme, Image: Supplied Image: Supplied In a space crowded with loyalty programmes, Pick n Pay's Smart Shopper remains a standout. It is one of South Africa's most established grocery rewards programmes and a true innovator in the space, leading to it being one of SA's most favourite loyalty programmes. Launched over a decade ago, Smart Shopper has become deeply embedded in the country's shopping culture, delivering meaningful, tangible savings to millions of customers every day. In the past year alone, it returned savings of several billion rands to its members. What truly sets Smart Shopper apart is its dual approach to value - save now and save for later. Members enjoy instant discounts, exclusive deals, and personalised vouchers tailored to their shopping habits. They also earn Smart Shopper points with every purchase, which can be used as cashback whenever they choose to redeem them. To help customers stretch their budgets even further, Smart Shopper has introduced a range of free-to-join lifestyle Clubs. Members of the Wine, Coffee, Baby, Pet, or Pick n Pay Live Well Clubs receive triple points on thousands of products, plus additional discounts. The Live Well Club, in particular, has seen impressive growth since its launch last year as it has made healthier food choices more affordable, with no joining fees or extra costs. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Download the new Pick n Pay Smart Shopper app, Image: Supplied Image: Supplied Adding to the programme's innovation, the newly launched Pick n Pay app has combined the previously separate Pick n Pay asap! and Smart Shopper app, allowing users to view their points balance, access personalised vouchers, join Clubs, and play Smart Hopper, a quick game that unlocks daily bonus vouchers for more savings. The new app also enables Smart Shoppers to earn and spend points when shopping with asap!. These continuous innovations are why Smart Shopper remains one of the country's most popular loyalty programmes. In just the past six months, the programme saw triple digit growth in new sign-ups, showing its continued popularity. Smart Shopper's creativity and impact was recognised at the MMA Smarties Award, Image: Supplied Image: Supplied Smart Shopper was also recognised at the prestigious MMA Smarties Awards, where its "Smart Shopper Price Palooza" campaign earned four accolades for creativity and impact amongst customers. More than just a rewards card, Smart Shopper reflects Pick n Pay's continued commitment to delivering value, convenience, and personalised rewards every day. In an ever-evolving retail landscape, it continues to prove that experience, innovation, and a customer-first approach are a winning combination.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Indian Express
Cancel clearance to restaurants serving liquor without licence: Excise Department to Delhi Police
Calling for strict action against restaurants selling liquor without permission, the Excise Department has urged the Delhi Police to cancel the eating house licence for such establishments. In the letter to the Joint Commissioner of Police (Licensing), Delhi Police, the Excise Department underlined, 'It is to inform you that recently the department conducted a surprise inspection and found that some of the restaurants are selling liquor without a valid excise licence…Sale of liquor without a valid excise licence is an offence under the Delhi Excise Act 2009 and rules framed there under…' 'The department has lodged FIRs against these offenders, and it is requested to take action against the owner of the said restaurant for selling liquor without valid excise licence in order to discourage such wrongdoers as well as to prevent loss of government revenue,' the letter further read, adding, '…It is requested to take necessary action for cancellation of eating house licence issued by your office considering that the licensee has indulged himself/herself in unlawful activities amounting to loss of government revenue.' A senior official explained that the Delhi Police issues an eating house licence and police clearance certificate, agencies like MCD and NDMC issue health licence, and the Fire Department issues NOC and fire safety clearance to the restaurants. The Excise Department had launched an aggressive drive against the unlicensed premises in April and conducted more than 40 raids in different parts of the city. Officials said that more than 24 restaurants and cafes were serving liquor without a valid licence. A majority of these restaurants were located in West and Northwest Delhi in locations such as Timarpur, Rajouri Garden, Rajender Nagar, Mayapuri, Punjabi Bagh, Kirti Nagar, among others. Some of the restaurants were located in South and East Delhi in locations such as Kalkaji, Hauz Khas, Laxmi Nagar, Paharganj, Preet Vihar, among others. 'The Excise Department conducts several raids and takes action like filing FIRs against the restaurant owners…But these people come out of jail on bail and start their restaurant again after some time and repeat the same offence…So to prevent this, the department has written to Delhi Police and other departments that give licences and other permissions to a restaurant,' said a senior official. Following the crackdown, officials said, the Excise Department has received at least 10 applications from restaurants seeking a licence to serve liquor on their premises. Earlier this month, the department also issued a five-day deadline to all the defaulting Hotel, Clubs, and Restaurants (HCR) licensees for submitting a police clearance certificate (PCC). It warned of strict action under the Delhi Excise Act and Rules.
News18
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- News18
FIA Reduces Penalty For Swearing By 50 Percent Following Driver Backlash
The FIA reduced the base maximum penalty from 10,000 to 5,000 euros while stewards will have the option to fully suspend a penalty if it is the first offence by a driver or a team. The maximum penalties for drivers swearing has been reduced by 50% while stewards will also be given more discretion on deciding penalties, the governing FIA said on Wednesday. World championship rally drivers had made a breakthrough in April when they reached a compromise to divide events into a controlled zone and an uncontrolled one, with the change now being implemented across all events sanctioned by the FIA. The FIA said the base maximum penalty has been reduced from 10,000 euros ($11,214) to 5,000 euros while stewards will have the option to fully suspend a penalty if it is the first offence by a driver or a team. Moreover, stewards will be able to differentiate between 'controlled and non-controlled environments". advetisement Controlled environments include press conferences while tracks or rally stages are uncontrolled environments. 'As a former rally driver, I know firsthand the range of emotions that are faced during competition," said Ben Sulayem, who is up for re-election at the end of the year. 'I have led an extensive and collaborative review with contributions from across the seven FIA World Championships, FIA Member Clubs and other motor sports organisations. 'The improvements the FIA has announced today to Appendix B will ensure we continue to promote the best of sportsmanship in motor sport, while also giving stewards effective guidelines to act against individuals who may bring the sport into disrepute." Appendix B covers stewards' penalty guidelines, setting out punishments for misconduct including words, deeds or writings that might have caused moral injury to the FIA or motorsport in general. Mitigating circumstances will also be considered while the abuse of officials will now result in sporting penalties instead of fines. Formula One Stewards Chair Garry Connelly said the new changes would give stewards guidance to 'differentiate between on- and off-track issues". 'Drivers are looked up to as role models by young fans and are rightly seen as ambassadors for the wider world of motor sport," said Ronan Morgan, president of the Drivers' Committee. 'How they act really does matter but it is important to recognise that there is a difference between what is said during a race and in a press conference." Last season, Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen was punished for his language in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in September. Meanwhile, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fined 10,000 euros for swearing at the Mexico City Grand Prix. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - Reuters) Watch CNN-News18 here. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 14, 2025, 22:19 IST
Reuters
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
FIA reduces penalty for swearing after driver backlash
May 14 (Reuters) - The maximum penalties for drivers swearing has been reduced by 50% while stewards will also be given more discretion on deciding penalties, the governing FIA said on Wednesday. Competitors in Formula One and rallying have been at loggerheads with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem over a crackdown on bad language during events. Ben Sulayem said last month that he was considering "improvements" to rules. World championship rally drivers had made a breakthrough in April when they reached a compromise to divide events into a controlled zone and an uncontrolled one, with the change now being implemented across all events sanctioned by the FIA. The FIA said the base maximum penalty has been reduced from 10,000 euros ($11,214) to 5,000 euros while stewards will have the option to fully suspend a penalty if it is the first offence by a driver or a team. Moreover, stewards will be able to differentiate between "controlled and non-controlled environments". Controlled environments include press conferences while tracks or rally stages are uncontrolled environments. "As a former rally driver, I know firsthand the range of emotions that are faced during competition," said Ben Sulayem, who is up for re-election at the end of the year. "I have led an extensive and collaborative review with contributions from across the seven FIA World Championships, FIA Member Clubs and other motor sports organisations. "The improvements the FIA has announced today to Appendix B will ensure we continue to promote the best of sportsmanship in motor sport, while also giving stewards effective guidelines to act against individuals who may bring the sport into disrepute." Appendix B covers stewards' penalty guidelines, setting out punishments for misconduct including words, deeds or writings that might have caused moral injury to the FIA or motorsport in general. Mitigating circumstances will also be considered while the abuse of officials will now result in sporting penalties instead of fines. Formula One Stewards Chair Garry Connelly said the new changes would give stewards guidance to "differentiate between on- and off-track issues". "Drivers are looked up to as role models by young fans and are rightly seen as ambassadors for the wider world of motor sport," said Ronan Morgan, president of the Drivers' Committee. "How they act really does matter but it is important to recognise that there is a difference between what is said during a race and in a press conference." Last season, Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen was punished for his language in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in September. Meanwhile, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fined 10,000 euros for swearing at the Mexico City Grand Prix. ($1 = 0.8917 euros)
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Awareness key to combat drug abuse: Collector
Ongole: Prakasam district collector A Thameem Ansariya emphasised that creating awareness among everyone is the only effective way to prevent narcotic drugs and intoxicating substances in the district. She directed the officials to not only explain the harmful effects of drug use on a large scale, but also to implement stringent measures for complete control throughout the district. The District Level Narcotics Control Coordination Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Collector Thameem Ansariya, at the collectorate on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the collector suggested that all government departments should work in coordination to completely eradicate drugs in the district. She asked the authorities to conduct awareness programmes in every educational institution. She directed that Eagle Clubs be established in all government and private educational institutions by the next academic year. The collector ordered drug control officers to jointly inspect medicine shops and recommended enhanced surveillance and more effective measures to prevent drug use and transportation. She called for widespread publicity of the toll-free number 1972, which has been set up for filing complaints. Addressing the meeting, District SP AR Damodar detailed the measures taken to curb intoxicants and narcotics in the district. He clarified that no cannabis cultivation is taking place in the district, though transportation through the district continues, which they are working to prevent. He cited the number of registered cases as evidence of their enforcement efforts. He mentioned that 283 individuals have been identified recently in connection with drug use and supply. He said Eagle Teams and drop boxes are being set up in colleges, and emphasised the need to strengthen the de-addiction centre in the district. He also called for special supervision of government and private hostels to prevent drug use, and suggested installing posters about anti-drug measures in schools, colleges, hostels, and medical institutions. Additional SP Nageswar Rao, Markapur Sub-Collector Sahadhith Venkat Trivinag, DRO Chinna Obulesu, RDO Lakshmi Prasanna, GGH Superintendent Dr Jamuna, Medical College Principal Dr Edukondalu, DD Social Welfare Lakshma Nayak, and officials from related departments participated in the meeting.
