Shosholoza Meyl promises that each passenger will be treated to "A Pleasant Experience" from the moment they book and buy their ticket, throughout their journey by train until they disembark at their end destination.
Anyone familiar with the history of migrant workers in South Africa will instinctively know that Shosholoza is the name of a popular traditional African song favoured particularly by hard working men whose work it was to lay railway lines. Meaning to push forward, endeavour or strive, it evokes a sense of pride. Today the song has become a favoured rallying cry of our sportsmen and women and their supporters.Altogether it reflects a sense of joy and unity.
Imeyili is an old colloquial term used to describe a long distance train. By replacing Rail with Meyl a warm sense of history is restored.

SAARP has negotiated special deals for its members.
Stores across the country offer senior citizens over 60 special discounts...
Orion Hotels give Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 40% discount on Bed and Breakfast rates per person, per night at all Orion Hotels.
The SABC gives a rebate to pensioners aged 70 and over on the annual TV Licence Fee.
Retirement Villages can negotiate special MNET subscription fees for its residents.
Greyhound offers a 5% discount to all seniors older than 60 able to produce a valid ID or Senior Citizen card. Alexander Forbes has tailor made insurance products for seniors at special rates.

South African Senior Citizens (60 years and over) until 30 February 2010: R74.00 for a return ticket(normal fare R145.00) on presentation of a valid South African ID document.
Ster Kinekor gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays.
Telkom has a special for pensioners aged 70 and over: