Bread remains one of the highest weekly costs for SASSA grant recipients, and this week’s catalogue specials show real differences between retailers. Boxer’s Brown Bread (Unsliced) is priced at R10.99, the cheapest loaf found across five major retailers this week, but the special is limited to Gauteng stores only, valid 23 July to 10 August. Boxer’s and Shoprite other bread dealsWhite Bread (Unsliced) – 2 for R24.00Raisin Bread (Unsliced) – 2 for R28.00Mbakho White Bread 350g + Mama’s Polony 250g bundle – R18.00Albany Superior Sliced Brown Bread multipack – 3 for R42.00Shoprite – Sasko Premium Slices Brown Bread 700g – R14.99 (valid 23 July–10 August)White bread costs more everywhereCheckers – Albany Superior/Thick Slice White Bread – R16.99 (valid 20 July–10 August)(valid 20 July–10 August) Shoprite – Sunbake Everyday/Farmstyle White Bread 700g – R16.99 (same window)(same window) Pick n Pay – Sasko Premium Slices White Bread 700g – R17.49 (Hypermarket catalogue)White bread pricing is fairly consistent across the three chains, so location and loyalty programmes may matter more than the sticker price here. ADVERTISEMENTFor pensioners without access to a Boxer branch, Shoprite and Pick n Pay remain the most reliable value on brown bread this week. Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant surveyIf you receive a SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you.