Birthday freebies in Gauteng & beyond, health choices & homestead inspiration 🌿

Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of Pensioners Pay Less! We’ve packed it with birthday treats you can claim in Gauteng and beyond, plus some practical advice on making sure your medical wishes are respected. And in our Good Vibes corner, we’re sharing a little inspiration for greener, simpler living from the Heart & Soil homestead.

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In this edition:

1. 8 Verified birthday specials in and around Johannesburg

2. Practical advice for advance directives in South Africa

3. Hot picks this week: Birthday specials for everyone!

4. This week’s good vibes: Heart & Soil

8 Verified birthday specials and freebies to enjoy in Johannesburg and greater Gauteng! (2025 Guide)

Birthdays are the perfect excuse to spoil yourself – and in Johannesburg and greater Gauteng, there’s no shortage of places ready to celebrate with you! From free game drives and cable car rides to buffet discounts and theme park entry, we’ve rounded up 8 birthday specials and freebies that make your big day extra memorable.

How to take control of your medical choices – Advance directives in South Africa

Talking about the choices we’d like made for us when we can’t speak for ourselves isn’t easy – but it can give real peace of mind. In this week’s article, end-of-life companion Britta Rotmann explains how advance directives work in South Africa, why they matter, and how tools like DignitySA’s guide can help you make sure your wishes are respected.

Birthday perks roundup

Sticking with the birthday theme this week, here’s a roundup of all the deals we’ve found across South Africa.

Deals specific to Gauteng and North West

Good vibes this week 😊

If you love getting your hands in the soil, growing your own food, or simply want inspiration for a more sustainable lifestyle, the Heart & Soil website is well worth a look – and you can also sign up for their newsletter here.

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