Mother and daughter refilling rice at a Sisonke store
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Buy Only What You Need

Save on groceries and household essentials by buying exactly the quantity you need — from as little as R5.

  • Lower Prices
  • Less Waste
  • Quality Products
  • Community Focused
How Sisonke Works

Four simple steps. Real savings.

Refill shopping is easier than you think — and far kinder to your wallet.

Step 1

Bring Your Container

Bring your own jar or bottle — or grab one of ours.

Step 2

Choose Your Product

Food staples, cleaning products and household essentials.

Step 3

Fill What You Need

Buy from as little as R5. No more, no less.

Step 4

Pay Less

Only pay for the exact quantity you take home.

Why Sisonke

Built for South African families

Affordable. Sustainable. Community-focused. The smart way to shop for the essentials.

Lower Prices

Pay up to 40% less by skipping the packaging and brand mark-ups.

Flexible Quantities

Buy 100g or 5kg — whatever fits your budget today.

Less Packaging Waste

Refill containers and keep plastic out of landfills.

Quality Products

Trusted brands and locally-sourced essentials.

Convenient Shopping

Bright, modern stores in your community.

Community Impact

Every refill supports local jobs and family budgets.

Featured Products

Everyday essentials, by weight

From maize meal to dishwashing liquid — buy only what your family needs.

Maize Meal

Food Staples

R9/kg

Stone-ground, super-fine.

White Rice

Food Staples

R16/kg

Long grain parboiled.

Brown Sugar

Food Staples

R14/kg

Unrefined cane sugar.

Cake Flour

Food Staples

R12/kg

All-purpose baking flour.

Sugar Beans

Food Staples

R22/kg

Protein-packed dry beans.

Brown Lentils

Food Staples

R28/kg

Quick-cook lentils.

Sunflower Oil

Cooking Essentials

R25/L

Pure cooking oil.

Mixed Spices

Cooking Essentials

R65/kg

Curry, paprika, masala.

A Look Inside

Bright stores. Real people. Real savings.

A glimpse of the Sisonke experience — modern, welcoming and community-focused.

Pantry staples in glass jars
Pantry Staples
Friendly shopkeeper weighing rice
Friendly Service
Refilling cooking oil
Liquid Refills
Eco cleaning refill station
Household Cleaning
Bulk dispensers
Bulk Dispensers
Community family
Community First
Savings Calculator

See how much your family could save

Drag the sliders to see your estimated monthly and annual savings with Sisonke.

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1 person8+
Current spend
R3 000
Sisonke spend
R2 070
Monthly saving
R930
Annual saving
R11 160

Estimates based on typical Sisonke vs. traditional retail price differences. Actual savings vary by product mix and shopping habits.

Price Comparison

Same quality. Better price.

See how Sisonke prices compare to traditional retail packaging.

ProductTraditional retailSisonkeYou save
Maize Meal
R20/kgR9/kg55%
White Rice
R28/kgR16/kg43%
Brown Sugar
R24/kgR14/kg42%
Cake Flour
R22/kgR12/kg45%
Sugar Beans
R40/kgR22/kg45%
Brown Lentils
R48/kgR28/kg42%
Sunflower Oil
R40/LR25/L38%
Mixed Spices
R120/kgR65/kg46%

Indicative pricing. Visit your nearest Sisonke for live in-store prices.

Community Impact

Together, we save more than money

Every refill is a small act of community. Here's what we've achieved together so far.

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Stories From Our Communities

Families saving every day

"I used to throw away half a bag of maize meal every month. With Sisonke I buy just what I need and save R600 easily."
Thandi M.
Soweto, Gauteng
"Bringing my own bottle for cooking oil feels good. Lower price, less plastic, same quality. My family is happy."
Sipho N.
Khayelitsha, Cape Town
"The staff are friendly and the store is clean. I can stretch my grocery money to the end of the month now."
Lerato D.
Mamelodi, Pretoria
"I refill washing powder and dishwashing liquid every week. The savings add up — already over R8,000 this year."
Anele K.
Umlazi, Durban
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Ready to start saving?

Find your nearest Sisonke store today and discover how easy it is to buy only what you need.

A South African family shopping at Sisonke